A true contender for the most exciting label from the last decade, New York dance label DFA created an amazing scene; introducing the cowbell to the masses and having one hell of an impressive roaster of bands. Like other great labels such as Creation, DFA were able to change the way people wore clothes, what drugs they took, and the way budding musicians wrote music. This was all thanks to having bands influential, ground-breaking acts like LCD Soundsystem, The Rapture, Arcade Fire and Hot Chip signed to the label.

Enigmatic trio Factory Floor have been around for the last three years, last releasing an untitled EP in 2010. And finally after much industry finger tapping, they are releasing their self-titled debut album which opens with Turn It Up, starting with a drone-like vocal from Nik Colk that seems to be all over the place; yet still fitting in nicely with this head bobbing track.

Here Again relentlessly moves back and forward from speaker to speaker, leaving you wondering what kind of piece of music you are going to get. The drum machine kicks in creating a scattered beat before the higher tones make it more solid and dance-friendly. With a simple melody, the song progresses and is overlapped by more and more synth parts. Halfway through the track sees the drum machine in full flow.

Repetitive lyrics begins track One making this the shortest track of the album at only 46 seconds. It acts as a nice opener for next track Fall Back – this track more than making up for the short comings of One. A massive pounding kick drum beat and fazer moves up and down creating a tremendous background drive. And for the first time in this album the introduction of live drums bring the first of the disco feel. This track has a lot of drive and energy.

Guitars cutting in and out of the music create a strange sound for track Two – similar to One- it doesn’t make a lot of sense. Although, right away, proceeding track How You Say catches your attention. With a very catchy beat, How You Say is infectious and dead on with its simple lyrics. The synth melody draws you in, driving the sound into your soul.

Two Different Ways is an instant hit. There’s something about this track that causes it to stand out, way above the rest. Mesmeric, gutless and a great mash of house and techno.

Three …… I’m seeing a pattern here…

Work out is a build up track, magically progressing. A softer synth starts us off and a good tempo drum machine meets its noise. Although there are no real vocals, there is a ghostly sound that dwells in the back ground of the song. As this backing track becomes more prominent throughout the track, it makes for a mysterious dance track.

Disco techno beats open up the finale of the album Breathe In. This song starts as if its the last chance to a dance, and DFA’s favourite use of instrument makes its first appearance. The cow bell! The drum machine’s kick sounds a lot less in your face in this track; which is refreshing to hear. It’s dampened even, and the synth that is playing the melody is more delicious.

For experimental fans of Joy Division and Throbbing Gristle; Factory Floor have proved to many they can turn it up in the studio and the stage.

Factory floor play Stereo in Glasgow on 6th December 2013.