One of our favorite artists from our electronic music/rave days is 808 State. Heck the guys did amazing work with Bernard Sumner, Bjork and UB40. Anybody check out the insane re-issues yet? All the info here. Anyway, the point of this post is to tell you that the guys have put up a new free download of the track Star Chamber. A demo version recorded back in 2000. It sure sounds like the
More >
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...
More >
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(...
More >
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~~
More >
...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...
More >
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(...
More >
I had the good fortune to be record shopping in L.A. recently. My mates and I hit Amoeba in Hollywood and Dr. Freecloud's in Fountain Valley. I must say, that is a great combination for crate diggers/vinyl junkies like myself! At Amoeba, I found:808 State - 90which features the tune "808080808": Doormouse / Subjex - Say, Is That A Pickle In Your Pocket?I couldn't find audio for this record, ...
More >
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...
More >
Enter your email address to get email notifications any time someone posts about 808 State.
Subscribe to all posts about 808 State.
| Title | Lyrics | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Automatic |
|
|
| 2 Ride |
|
|
| 3 Johnnycab |
|
|
| 4 Massagerama |
|
|
| 5 Clonezone |
|
|
© 2006-2009 Mog Inc. All Rights Reserved
