by 808 STATE
Release Date: 24 August 2021
Format: LP Double Vinyl
Label: Music On Vinyl
£34.99
8080 State Don Solaris Limited Numbered Gold 180gram Vinyl 2LP Set
Overview:
In the late 1980s, 808 State was at the forefront of England's still developing electronic music scene. 'Don Solaris', the group's first widely available album in more than four years, is something of a return for the group. The music on this album is diverse, exploring many formats and styles. This album may upon first listen sound too much like a techno-rock crossover. But it is far from that, it is foremost moody, deep and full of risks. An ambient piece begins the album, and runs into the industrial and heavy sounds of 'Bond'. Vocals are featured on this track, as well as a string bass and harmonica, bell sounds and chimes. 'Bird' and 'Azura' throw the listener into a more bass heavy and danceable space. Vocal samples and somewhat eerie sounds give 'Bird' a very moody feel, while jamming drums assault the mind. Steel drums from the Caribbean soothe the ears, when drum and bass rhythms break in through the serenity, accompanied by the tense and beautiful vocals of Louise Rhodes from Lamb. A bass line ricochets between the steel drums and kick-drum punches, bouncing off the walls and the trees of this far-out hot jungle. 808 State continue their journey into pop dynamics, dance, jazz and electronic breathing with 'Black Dartangnon' and 'Joyrider'. 'Balboa' brings in tons of bass, perfect for those who love to feel it coming up from below, or like a wall of sound from speakers. If you love music, you'll enjoy 'Don Solaris'. It was experimental in the right ways and well ahead of its time. This expanded edition includes 6 bonus tracks including 'Goa', 'Lopez' remix by Brian Eno and 'Baton Roug', a remix by Cajun. Also available on 180 gm vinyl: GORGEOUS (EXPANDED) / 808:90 (EXPANDED) / EX:EL
Featured Tracks:
A1 Intro
A2 Bond
A3 Bird
A4 Azura
A5 Black Dartangnon
B1 Joyrider
B2 Lopez
B3 Balboa
B4 Kohoutek
B5 Mooz
C1 Jerusahat
C2 Banacheq
C3 Goa
C4 Chisler
D1 Lopez (Brian Eno Mix)
D2 Joyrider (A Natural Mix)
D3 Baton Rouge (Cajun Mix)
D4 Bonded
Release Date: 14 October 2023
Format: LP Double Vinyl
Label: UMC
£37.99
Release Date: 24 August 2021
Format: LP Double Vinyl
Label: Music On Vinyl
£29.99
