Joey Beltdrives’ Bumpy Backspins: Move EP – Moby – 1993 

Moby Move EP - 1993

Move EP – Moby – released on Mute Records August 31st, 1993.  Moby inspired a whole generation of ravers with his early releases and was one of the very first artists I discovered when I started my electronic music journey.  30 years ago, while still very much a goofy teenager, I picked up a copy … Read more

Joey Beltdrives’ Bumpy Backspins: Ambient – Moby – 1993

Moby Ambient 1993

Ambient – Mobile – Released August 17th, 1992 – Instinct Records 1993 Alright, let’s talk about Moby then.  He’s quite a slippery aquatic mammal, Moby, especially where genres are concerned.  But I guess that’s why I admire the guy. He’s not the type to pick a musical lane and just stick to it and has … Read more

Joey Beltdrives’ Bumpy Backspins: Narcosis Compilation – Guerilla Records 1993

Narcosis - A Journey Through The Outs And Ins Of Underground – Guerilla Records, Released August 2nd, 1993

Narcosis – A Journey Through The Outs And Ins Of Underground – Guerilla Records, Released August 2nd, 1993 1993 was the year I decided I had to go underground. Bootleg mixtapes from UK raves had become the de-facto schoolyard currency, followed later by German trance. But every so often, in hushed and reverential whispers, I’d … Read more

Joey Beltdrives’ Bumpy Backspins: Black Sunday – Cypress Hill – July 1993

Black Sunday - Cypress Hill 1993

Black Sunday – Cypress Hill – Ruffhouse/Columbia Records – Released July 20th 1993 Black Sunday is the multi-platinum selling second album from LA hiphop trio Cypress Hill. The group was formed in the late 80s and released their eponymous debut in 1991. This first album was well received in the hiphop community, with the single … Read more

Joey Beltdrives’ Bumpy Backspins- Bjork, Debut (Released 5th July 1993)

Bjork, Debut - released July 1993

Thirty years ago this month, Bjork’s Debut struck our jaded grey planet like a kaleidoscopic meteor, shattering the concrete edifices of the musical mainstream and shrouding us all in symphonic clouds of post-acid house glitter.  Forget desert island discs, Bjork’s Debut is my Voyager space probe disc, the one and only album I would choose … Read more

EP Review: 20HZ (Remixes) – Capricorn – R&S Records

20HZ Remixes - Capricorn - R&S Records 2023

20HZ Remixes EP – Capricorn. Released June 16th 2023 on R&S Records 20HZ by Capricorn is a 90s anthem which has once again been given the remix treatment on this 30th anniversary release from R&S Records.  The track was first recorded in 1992 by Dutch engineer/producer Hans Weekhout, making the track now 31 years old. … Read more

Joey Beltdrives’ Bumpy Backspins: The Orb – Orb Live 93

The Orb Live 93

The Orb – Live 93 – Released November 22nd 1993 (Island Records) With the release of the new Orb album Prism, I reckon there’s no better time to rewind 30 years to the first ever Orb album I ever bought, Orb Live 93. It’s difficult to put into words how much I love The Orb, but … Read more