The seminal 2011 debut album from the ubqiuitous tech-house producer is released on vinyl for the first time ever, pressed on white vinyl.
Estornel's probably best known for his work as Maetrik, the pseudonym he uses for heavy, cavernous, occasionally ominous techno that would likely fit right in on the soundtrack of some particularly dark and esoteric sci-fi flick. There's little gloominess to be found on Life Index, though; the album is devoted to the relatively simple pleasures of straight-up house. While it may be more immediately pleasing and easier to get one's head around than the average Maetrik track, it's not exactly Top 40 material either, as Estornel's slow-burn version of house is rubbery, super deep and, very often, beautiful. It's also steeped in something else—soul.
| A1 | Gravy Train |
| A2 | Sleazy E |
| B1 | The Feelin' |
| B2 | Silo |
| C1 | You & Me |
| C2 | Arise |
| D1 | Dexter's Flight |
| D2 | Bring It Back |
