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Dreamscape 4 – Proof Of The Pudding – LTJ Bukem & DJ Phantasy – 1992 Dreamscape 4 (Proof Of The Pudding) is a live recording from the 1992 Dreamscape 4 rave held at The Sanctuary in Milton Keys. For the purposes of this review, I’ll be listening back to the original tape version which features … Read more
Challengers Original Soundtrack – Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross – Released April 26th, Milan/Sony Challengers is the latest soundtrack album by Academy Award-winning duo, Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross. The album is notable for its predominantly high-energy techno-influenced music which serves as the beating pulse of the movie. The movie itself is a tennis-themed movie … Read more
Phorward – The Shamen – Released May 1989, Moksha Records Phorward is the third full-length release by psychedelic indie kids-turned rave geezers, The Shamen. Initially released on 10” vinyl, Phorward is not considered a full album but rather a “mini album”. Phorward was released just a few months after their second album, In Gorbachev We … Read more
It’s A Bitch – Olympic Runners – Released May 1979, Polydor Records It’s A Bitch is the final album by the British funk, soul and disco band Olympic Runners. The band already had six albums under their belt when they released this gem, which has just turned 45 this May. Their seventh album kicks off … Read more
Breakin’ – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack – Various – Released May 1984, Polydor Records Breakin’ is the soundtrack album for the 1984 movie of the same name (also known as Breakdance). The movie was directed by Joel Silberg, who also directed another dance-related cash-in, Lambada, both released by Cannon Pictures. Breakin’ was the brainchild of … Read more
The Harlequin The Robot And The Ballet-Dancer – Sven Vath – May 15th, 1994, Eye Q Records, The Harlequin The Robot And The Ballet-Dancer is the second album from Sven Vath, released on Eye Q Records in 1994. This nine track release ranges from ambient to more traditional Frankfurt-style trance and is the follow up … Read more
The Special AKA — Gangsters / The Selecter – The Selecter – Released May 4th 1979, 2 Tone Records This iconic 7” was the first 2 Tone Records release which introduced the world to two of the most iconic British bands of all time. The first being The Specials, or The Special AKA as they … Read more
F Jam – Adam F – Released 1996, F Jams/Positiva F Jam is a 1996 single from drum ‘n’ bass producer Adam F featuring vocals by the late MC Conrad. It was released on the artist’s own F Jams label though enjoyed broader distribution via Positiva, as was Adam F’s debut album Colours which came … Read more
Hills Of Katmandu – Tantra – Released 1979, DDD Recordings Hills Of Katmandu is the 1979 long-play debut from Tantra, a project from Italian composer/producer Celso Valli. It consists of two extended disco tracks, the title track on the A side and Wishbone on the B side. So yeah. It’s Italian. And it’s disco. And … Read more
Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik – Outkast – Released April 26th 1994, Arista/La Face Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik is the 1994 debut album from Atlanta hiphop duo Outkast, the album widely credited with putting Southern hiphop on the map. Outkast consists of Big Boi and André 3000, two dope boys from jawjah who started the group back in the early 90s. Their … Read more