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| 1. A1 Expander (5:38)\x{2028} |
| 2. A2 Stolen Documents (5:10)\x{2028} |
| 3. A3 While Others Cry (4:14)\x{2028} |
| 4. A4 Calcium (6:47)\x{2028} |
| 5. A5 It's Not My Problem (3:45)\x{2028}\x{2028} |
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Before signing to Virgin and releasing such plaudit-defying works as ISDN and Lifeforms, Brian Dougans and Gary Cobain spent the first couple of years of the 1990s operating undercover. The pair turned out an array of EPs under a fistful of pseudonyms including Mental Cube, Semi Real, Yage, Intelligent Communication, Smart Systems and Indo Tribe - all of which are long since deleted. Originally released in 1991, Accelerator acted to collate the more memorable moments from this period with a scattering of exclusive tracks and although the straight-up techno orientation of the album is perhaps not as experimental as their later output, the material is well constructed with occasional interludes, clinical production and a fastidious attention to the finer details a pointer for what was to come. The inclusion of "Papua New Guinea" accepted by many as one of dance music's finest moments, ensures the recommendation. --Kingsley Marshall
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Format : LP 180 gram / Sleeve : 3mm
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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is simply fantastic. If your looking to listen to music by FSOL this is probably the best place to start. Compared to later work this album has a more user-friendly appeal and could be said to be more dance-floor orientated and up-tempo than their other albums which veer towards a more ambient state. The single "papua new guinea" is widely regarded as one of the greatest dance records of all time, and is worth the price of the CD alone, and the entire album is in a similar vain. There is an overall rainforesty theme throughout and the tracks flow seemlessly between each other, fused together with incredible skill using samples that are bursting with life creating a fantastic listening experience. Euphoric in places, melancholy in others FSOL again take on an incredible journey where the standards never drop. Although the album sounds a little dated it is still deserves the accolades of a classic.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Sorry, but I've got to stick up for this album, it's an absolutely timeless classic....
I'm frankly surprised to see words like 'nothing special' used to describe this album... It set a benchmark upon release and is a classic example of Nineties cerebral techno. There are plenty of deep rhythms and vibes to get into on this album, and it contains the organic blueprint of future FSOL releases to come...
Rather than lightweight, this album is accessible, up tempo and very listener friendly. You don't need to sit in a room and think seriously about the concepts at work to enjoy it (as with some FSOL albums). It's far more immediate than that whilst retaining a good degree of intelligence...
This record's like a favourite pair of trainers. You forgot how good they were until you dug em out the wardrobe and gave em a run out...
I won't even delve into the second PNG remix disc, the album stands up far too well on its own!
An absolutely ESSENTIAL purchase for any fan of Electronic music (and it's many sub-genres)...
I'm frankly surprised to see words like 'nothing special' used to describe this album... It set a benchmark upon release and is a classic example of Nineties cerebral techno. There are plenty of deep rhythms and vibes to get into on this album, and it contains the organic blueprint of future FSOL releases to come...
Rather than lightweight, this album is accessible, up tempo and very listener friendly. You don't need to sit in a room and think seriously about the concepts at work to enjoy it (as with some FSOL albums). It's far more immediate than that whilst retaining a good degree of intelligence...
This record's like a favourite pair of trainers. You forgot how good they were until you dug em out the wardrobe and gave em a run out...
I won't even delve into the second PNG remix disc, the album stands up far too well on its own!
An absolutely ESSENTIAL purchase for any fan of Electronic music (and it's many sub-genres)...
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is comprised of very early 90s techno, at a time when rave was the key dance style. Most of the tracks are very ambient, some more progressive and none really driving.
Standout tracks include Expander (and its furious remix), the very tropical Calcium, Pulse State and several others, including of course the album version of Papua New Guinea. The downfall is that some of the tracks sound cheesily dated, almost like the backing music to Streets of Rage or some 90s 16 bit beat-em up.
Then there's the bonus disc, which is essential if you want to own Papua New Guinea on CD, as there are some cracking remixes that almost top the original. At the end of the day this is the real reason to buy the album, as its hard to dish out for several tracks which don't quite cut the mustard any more. Still its essential for ambient dance fans.
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An absolute gem of an album
I am seriously perplexed by some of the reviews on this one! Are you people mad?!
This was and still is a stone cold classic from the golden age of dance music back in the... Read more
This was and still is a stone cold classic from the golden age of dance music back in the... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Phatcamp
Dated in parts but a strong album
On this early Future Sound Of London album, "Papua New Guinea" is one of only a handful of tracks that have that real sonic depth that FSOL later developed into such rich... Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2008 by Mr. Stuart Bruce
Ok for its genre, but nothing special
It's unusual for me to listen to an album with no lyrics, but not unheard of, and although I dont go clubbing anymore I sometimes reminisce, so I had hoped for great things from... Read more
Published on 28 April 2003 by F. W. Bristow
Brought us Papua New Giunea, but little else
I bought this album on the strength of the track featured on the second disk Papua New Giunea, which is truely tremendous, it has stood the test of time better than almost any... Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2002 by C. Pybus
Lively but disjointed
I persisted with this album, but I just can't get into it. Being a fan of the whole ambient/electronica/trance scene I had high hopes for FSOL, but these just weren't... Read more
Published on 26 May 2001
Classic Late 80's/Early 90's Dance Tracks.
I'm going to be biased as I think the FSOL are a talented couple of guys. This is the best album that I enjoyed from the FSOL- their other albums can be a little hard to get into. Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2000
Essential album
This is one great album. Driving from the 1st track - containing ambience, trance, dance and techno vibes. Papua New Guinea is a stunning track - check out that low bass line.... Read more
Published on 4 Nov 1999
Nice effort
A solid example of tecno-ambience from the early nineties. Essential driving music for then and now. Contains Papua New Guinea which is possibly the greatest track ever recorded. Read more
Published on 4 Oct 1999
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