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4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Audio CD (1 Dec 1996)
Number of Discs: 1
Label: ZTT
ASIN: B000026OBC
Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | Vinyl | MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 51,820 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. San Francisco

2. Spanish Heart

3. Leo Leo

4. Qmart

5. Nephatiti

6. Lift

7. Ooops

8. Empire

9. In Yer Face

10. Cubik

11. Lambrusco

12. Techno Bell

13. Olympic

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5.0 out of 5 stars 'Must have' album for serious electronica fans, 12 Feb 2001

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This review is from: Ex:El (Audio CD)

Having bought this album shortly after it was released ten years ago, I can safely say that it has survived the test of time. Although characteristically 'primitive' in its sounds compared to more modern synth usage, the tunes themselves are very well crafted. There aren't really any wholly duff 'filler' tracks either which is unusual a 13 track album today.

Listen out for some vocal contributions from Bjork who sang and wrote the lyrics for Qmart and Ooops.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Paving the way for the electronic invasion, 1 Jun 2002

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A much more complete and consistent album than the previous '90'. It contains guest appearances from Bernard Sumner of New Order and Bjork.

Made in the early 90's so you've got to remember before buying that this was made at a time when dance music was sweeping through the UK and this Manchester group contributed to it. It may sound slightly dated compared to today's dance music but the effort that was put into this album makes it much more 'real'.

It's a mix of soft techno numbers and aggressive rave tracks. The opener 'San Francisco' is a melodic mix of techno and hip-hop while 'Lion' is a reggae-ish techno track. 'Lambrusco Cowboy' is one of the most abrasive beginning tracks 'the state' have ever produced, yet ultimately it turns into a melodic rave track.

But this album is much, much more because it contains three gems of tracks. 'Cubik', 'In Yer Face' both contributed vastly to the early, quality UK rave scene before it lost its way, and are very influential tracks. While 'Olympic' is a melodic techno number that sounds so unlike anyone else.

A testament to the way British dance music sounded when it made an effort.

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5.0 out of 5 stars essential electronica from 1990, 24 Jun 2009

By	simon mack "simon mack a.k.a. clutter-funkk" (Liverpool UK) - See all my reviews

the other two reviews have it yes- this is an album of emotive/acid/techno listening again to this cd after so many years is a joy. many different styles but all have a quality and depth that elevates this to classic status. what i love about this cd is that it stirs the emotions, has layers of different sounds AND moves yr feet with some dirty acid sounds in there. thats quite a rarity. includes my faves : lift (although i prefer the remixes versions on the single EP) in yer face, empire and olympic feature amongst other fine tracks. Bjork features also on two tracks so whats not to like? and all from "sunny" manchester uk who would have thought ?

for any fans of warp, aphex twin, post-rave,idm OR just great music.

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