DIN (or D.I.N.) was a music project founded by Ontario-based composer Jean-Claude Cutz of Digital Poodle. Under his moniker Cutz released two albums for DOVe, ''

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'', and a re-recorded version of his debut titled '' Fantastic Planet Revisited'' for Hypnotic Records.

History

DIN was founded in 1992 out of Canada as a solo outlet for Jean-Claude Cutz of Digital Poodle. Cutz used to say "din" as a way of imitating the

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''. Thematically the music is about escapism and fantasy and makes reference to horror and

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soundtracks. The EP ''

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'' was released in 1993 and was followed by ''

'' in 1994, both released by DOVe. These releases were recognized for Cutz's esoteric combination of

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. DIN re-recorded ''Fantastic Planet'' and released the sessions on '' Fantastic Planet Revisited'' in 1996 for Hypnotic Records.

Discography

Studio albums * ''

'' (1992, DOVe) * ''

'' (1994, DOVe) * '' Fantastic Planet Revisited'' (1996,

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) Extended plays * ''

'' (1993, DOVe)

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* * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:DIN Musicians from Toronto Canadian techno musicians Electronic body music musicians Cleopatra Records artists Hypnotic Records artists