Joey Beltdrives’ Bumpy Backspins: Music For The Jilted Generation – The Prodigy – 1994

Jilted Generation - Prodigy 1994

Music For The Jilted Generation – The Prodigy – Released July 4th, 1994, XL Recordings Music For The Jilted Generation is the second album from UK electronic supergroup, The Prodigy. It’s the follow-up album to 1992’s Experience and was the first Prodigy album to incorporate live instruments, including drumming and rock guitar sounds. The 1994 … Read more

Joey Beltdrives’ Bumpy Backspins: Dreamscape 4 – Proof Of The Pudding (Tape) 1992

Dreamscape IV - Proof Of The Pudding. LTJ Bukem, MC Conrad, DJ Phantasy, MC Longjohn, Milton Keynes 1992

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

Joey Beltdrives’ Bumpy Backspins: Storm EP – The 4th Dimension – 1994

4th-dimension-storm-ep-1994

Storm EP – The 4th Dimension – Released Liquid Records, April 6th 1994 The Storm EP is a four track debut release from the 4th Dimension, one of the earliest pioneers of Irish electronic music. The group consisted of four brothers from Kerry in the west of Ireland who began putting on rave events and … Read more

Release Roundup – November 2023

November 2023 releases

November 2023 was an exciting month for electronic music releases with some slick techno bangers, a compelling new release from Woodleigh Research Facility plus some ingenious acid, electro and jungle. Album Of The Month November 2023 My album of the month for November 2023 is Phonox Nights by Woodleigh Research Facility. Hard to believe we’re … Read more

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- Full On Mask Hysteria (Released July 1992)

Altern 8 - Full On Mask Hysteria - released July 1992

Ireland at the end of the 1980s felt like being chained up in the leaky basement of Bob’s country bunker. Dance music meant either showband geriatrics or parish hall discos where they always played the national anthem at the end of the night. Though if you were really lucky you might get to hear the … Read more

Joey Beltdrives’ Bumpy Backspins: Experience – The Prodigy – 1992

The Prodigy Experience - 1992 XL Recordings

Experience – The Prodigy – Released September 28th, 1992, XL Recordings Experience, also known as The Prodigy Experience, is the 1992 debut album by British electronica group, The Prodigy. Prior to Experience, XL Recordings already had a string of rave hits under its belt including EPs from Ellis D, John & Julie, Cubic 22 and … Read more