Plastikman – Sheet One (2xLP)

"Sheet One," the 1993 release by Plastikman, aka Richie Hawtin, stands as a seminal work in the acid techno genre. Celebrated for its masterful use of the Roland TB-303 synthesizer, the album is often regarded as one of the most definitive examples of the instrument's capabilities in an album format. It's noted for turning the 303 acid box from a glorious high to an isolationist low, focusing on laser-precise minimalist rhythms and echo-box acid lines that gradually intensify across the album's lengthy tracks, such as "Drp," "Glob," and "Plasticine"​​​​.

Critics and fans alike appreciate the album's cohesiveness and its ability to set the stage for the subsequent evolution of techno music. Its tracks are described as solid and perfectly fitted for club play, indicating Hawtin's acute awareness of the genre's roots and his innovative contributions to it​​. Richie Hawtin himself aimed to create something "beautiful, soulful, and trippy" reminiscent of the music from the 60s and 70s. This influence is evident in the soulful and trippy strain of Detroit techno he cultivated, especially under his Plastikman persona​​.