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808 State

SMD Open For Techno Pioneers 808 State In London
about 1 year ago

London, once again, rules supreme with the unbelievable dance parties. One of the first electronic music outfits I ever listened to, who began my love affair with UK electronica in the form of Orb, Orbital, Eat Static etc., was the legendary 808 State. The founding members of the acid techno band - Gerald 'A Guy Called Gerald' Simpson and Graham Massey - have not played live together since 19...

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You Sexy Dancer, You Sexy, Sexy Dancer or ISENIH #20
over 2 years ago

Ok, this just won't do. Only one post on the great 808 State & these guys deserve better. 808 State became well known through the whole Manchester rave scene putting out electronic based dance music starting in '88."Gorgeous" is there '93 effort which, as usual, showcases collaborations with other English artists(mostly). On this cd there is one song each with Ian McCulloch("Moses"), New Order(...

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808 State in town tonight, announce deluxe reissues
11 months ago

Coinciding with their performance this evening at Nitefreq, with Arthur Baker, I-f and DMX Krew at Jacks in London Bridge, Manchester acid pioneers 808 State have announced the deluxe reissue of four of their seminal releases~~

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808 on 08/08/08
11 months ago

If we can't celebrate Manchester's wonderful 808 State on today's date, then when can we? Get yourself some chilled acid house right here.~~

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Press Play: 808 State - "Cubik"
about 1 year ago
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    Cubik (Pan American Excursion)
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...I was looking for a video for 808 State's "Moses" and I stumbled on this jam from an EP that dropped back in the 90s instead...the euro mix of a pretty phat track that's right in the pocket when you're editing bits 'n bytes...keep your hands away from the stylus, you tosser...just listen...it's a jam...

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You Sexy Dancer, You Sexy, Sexy Dancer or ISENIH #20
over 2 years ago

Ok, this just won't do. Only one post on the great 808 State & these guys deserve better. 808 State became well known through the whole Manchester rave scene putting out electronic based dance music starting in '88."Gorgeous" is there '93 effort which, as usual, showcases collaborations with other English artists(mostly). On this cd there is one song each with Ian McCulloch("Moses"), New Order(...

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" I feel so good when I look at you..."
about 1 month ago

I dug this retro treasure from the archives of myeverpresentpast. Spanish Heart reminds me of driving around in my Jeep Cherokee Laredo after high school, with the windows rolled down and the Texas sun in my eyes while I listened to my cassette of 808 State's Ex:El. This was around the time when I imagined Bernard Sumner's lyrics were a reflection of my own life. His words still resonate inside...

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