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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
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
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
The Green Album – Orbital – Released 30th September 1991, FFRR Commonly referred to as the Green Album due to its distinctive lime green cover, the debut album from Orbital was first released on Pete Tong’s FFRR label back in 1991. Though clearly showing its age in places, its rendered timeless thanks to the inclusion … Read more
Classics – The Aphex Twin – Released January 30th, 1995 R&S Records Classics is a compilation album of vintage Aphex Twin tracks from his pre-Warp era. It was released by R&S Records in 1995 under the alias The Aphex Twin. The Aphex Twin was the original name Richard D Hames used on the earliest Aphex … Read more