90

This would be perfectly adequate if I were on ecstasy in an abandoned warehouse or condemned townhouse and wanting to dance while some dude who brought his dog, who is very chill, keeps trying to talk to me about like, deep stuff.

This album has some of the most complex and beautiful drum programming you are likely to ever hear. Makes you wonder what happened to not just these guys but to the scene as a whole. After a masterpiece like this which is truly blueprint for that big sound that everybody attempted to immitate. Check out 'Cobra Bora'. Just when you think it has done it's thing, it takes off to another level. Pure techno jazz of the very highest order. An absolute masterpiece from start to finish. This is more apparent now than ever before and although to the untrained ear (or novice) this may sound dated, its only because of those big stadium sounds (as used on ie. Cubik) that will make people think this. Unaware to them, It was these guys and more to the point, this LP that came above all, first in line with that sound. Think again. This is a classic of monumental proportion and defines that year not just by title alone but to hear it, is to go back to the finest techno music of that that year, 90

God so much of this is cliche now but they invented it

like Tubular Bells on speed

very weird it is actually pretty entertaining

5.0 - When it comes to enjoying electronic dance records, I generally have a spotty history. I'm not sure what constitutes excellence within this genre but for me it has a lot to do with balance between a handful of variables. First is tone: is there a balance between light and dark, heavy and floating elements? Second, is there the right amount of surprise, familiar and unfamiliar? Third involves the beat: how well does it come together? Does the beat sound canned and cheap? Does it sound cool and tasteful? I realize as I'm writing this that there's a certain alchemy to dance music that I can't presently articulate. And I can't pinpoint exactly why this particular album puts me in a joyful trance where other electronic dance albums I've listened to have failed, sometimes miserably (see "Fat of the Land", "You've Come A Long Way Baby", "Darkdancer", "Exit Planet Dust"). But I do know that I'm fully engrossed and my brain is happy.

The thing about, Revolver (for example) is it doesn’t matter what year it is or what drugs you’re on, there’s just good music on there. Yeah, they were on acid, yeah it was ground breaking for the time but I can listen to it today and simply enjoy the songs. I feel like without the context of the year and the drugs, 90 by 808 State isn’t very engaging to me.

I listened to this album for 39 minutes and now I'm clinically insane. I worry for the people who seek this out voluntarily. Best track: Magical Dream

I’m at a very happy 5. My brain is obviously already predisposed to video game music, so the second I saw this was “acid house”, I got a little bit of hope for something around that general soundscape. The year though, 1989, gave me pause – acid house, this early, even for December 1989, still feels a few years behind when house as an entire genre really found and hit its commercial stride. The optimism was there, but much shakier. This could’ve been really, really bad. Thank goodness that this is really, really good. This is CRAZY for 1989 – what’s here is so deeply entrenched in the Roland MIDI soundscapes that would define some of the prime Redbook CD audio quality of early 90s gaming, and most of it could easily pass as video game music. Pacific 202 is just a Sonic CD cut, and you can’t convince me otherwise. These are full compositions, mixed really well in the ear to give a lot of the instruments their shine & room to breathe (save, oddly, for the first track). There’s not a dull moment anywhere on this album, at least for my ears (save, oddly, for the last track, but that barely counts). The fact that it's a full setlist with transitions helps a lot to keep the flow of the album going too. If you’re not into video game music (or house as a genre), this probably won’t click at all, and I find that a little disappointing. Obviously, taste is subjective, but to deny this from being in one’s musical diet is like refusing to watch game shows because they’re too happy-go-lucky. This is a fantastic example of acid house, house music in general, and a great showcase of the Roland soundscape (and presumably MIDI by extension) for 1989. This feels far ahead of its time, and I have to imagine this really did act as a point of inspiration for other artists in the genre moving forward. It’s perfectly attuned to my tastes, and genuinely one of the best discoveries I’ve had throughout this album experience. Super easy 5.

as far as dated dance music goes this was pretty good

I generally like this as it stirs up a fair amount nostalgia for this aesthetic. The fact that this came out in 1989 simply blows my mind. I can't think of any electronic music from that year that is as sonically dense as this, balancing samples, synths, and drum sequencers so fluidly. I have newfound respect for their place in the evolution of electronic music. Kinda prefer the Utd. State 90 version that starts off with Pacific 202.

Pacific 202 and 808080808 are just banging, but the rest just get a head nod here and there. Solid, but nothing outstanding or timeless.

If a crappy C-movie was made music. First one I can't finish.

although highly unlikely, it is possible for someone to get - in one week - the albums 21, 25, 90, 1984, 1989, 1999 and 2112. and i think that would be a really funny thing to happen to someone. anyways shoutout to the fish on the album cover

You threw enough British electronic albums at me, I was bound to like one of them eventually.

When I put it on the dog left the room.

Simply just some damn good techno that still sounds fresh despite its' release date. Solid 5 Stars. (Also, it's kinda wild my group got this kind of album after getting Dead Kennedys yesterday, no?)

This is the reason why I signed up for this project - to discover albums like this.

Oh snap haven’t heard this in ages. Had a cd single off this one. I am transported back in time from the first few beats. Wow this is a trip. It’s still so good. It’s the Hacienda, the Limelight. It’s old Broadway, the subway, the street hustle, the art, the rent parties. It’s the world before the internet. Before electronic and club music went mainstream. I can smell the steam from the smoke machine on the dance floor at the Palladium. When the rest of the world was listening to New Kids on the Block, this was happening in the club. It’s still so good.

Got aware of Graham Massey and his electronic band 808 State through Björk, since the man co-wrote the music of "Army Of Me" and "The Modern Things" on *Post*. *90* was released six years before that, and listening to it, it's not hard to understand how groundbreaking this record was for the whole acid-house genre. Lush textures and adventurous forays abound, and 808 State rarely dig the same groove twice. Which, in this particular genre based on *repetition* is rather commendable. So just like what LFO (another act harbouring a Björk collaborator) did to darker, more minimalistic strands of "house music" when they released their debut *Frequencies*, Graham Massey and co. accomplished something extremely valuable in the field of electronic music. They made it sound vital AND digestible in an album format at the same time. And that's quite a feat when you're playinng those styles. The highlights on 808 State's subsequent albums (*ex:el*, *Gorgeous* and the criminally underrated *Don Solaris*) are even *more* impressive, by the way. Unfortunately, the tracklisting on those later records is also admittedly bumpy--always with a few outlier cuts that are far from matching said highlights. In comparison, *90* is a much more cohesive and *tight* listen. Each track perfectly flows into the next, even if *all of them* explore very different moods--you're never quite sure of what you can expect, and yet the left turns still make a lot of sense. So yeah, why shouldn't we select this one? I still think that compared to *90*, the first half of *Don Solaris* is near-perfect, though. Give it a listen if you're interested in electronic music in the broadest sense of the term. For that last LP 808 State released during the nineties (not counting B-Sides and remixes compilations), the band went far beyond acid-house--they also successfully tampered with abstract hip-hop, pop-rock, drum'n'bass, big beat, steel drums and steel guitar samples, among many other things. The second half of that 1996 album loses the stellar momentum built up in the first, hence why you can't call this other LP *cohesive*. Yet the sounds on it aged a little better than the ones on *90*, I think. *90* still had one foot in the eighties, you see (it's sort of implied in the title, right?--this record references the decade to come, yet it was still released in *1989*, mind you). It's nice that 808 State pointed the way forward, yet they couldn't *fully* get rid of a few "clichés" here and there. At least, the album sounds less "dated" than New Order's *Technique* or Johnny Marr and Bernard Sumner's *Electronic* project. When referencing that particular British "genre" (and the years said genre thrived), anthology lists always quote those two albums. *90* is rarely quoted, though, and honestly, it is clearly a notch above both of those records. Which is why I'm glad Björk made me know this album and the band that released it. You can always count on her and her insatiable quench for interesting collaborators to discover other great artists. 3.5/5 for the purposes of this list of essential album, rounded up to 4. Which translates to a 8.5/10 grade for more general purposes (5 + 3.5). Number of albums left to review: 287 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 315 Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 175 (including this one) Albums from the list I won't include in mine (many other records are more important to me): 231

Except for the parts that sounded like the alarm on my phone, I very much enjoyed this. Fun dance grooves with tiny melodic surprises.

I remember listening to Pacific 202 and Cubik in the mix on Dave’s Dance music (CKLN) while we were unpacking & hanging pictures after moving to Toronto in 89. Compared to the so-called techno and acid-house that was all the rage (in the UK anyway) at that time, 808 State was more melodic. More songs verses tracks. The album gets off to a great start, but fades a bit at the end. The song Cubik was included on the North American release of this LP so I'll add 1 point for that banger.

A seminal album that I haven't listened to until now. Absolutely ahead of its time and has so much soul for a record that is completely electronic.

Overall I really like it. There are some groovy beats and the drum machine work is exceptional. I’ll say that the music gets a bit ambitious and not all of the concepts land. As a whole this is very genre defining for the time and holds up today as a period piece of electronic house/trance.

This might be one of my favourite work focusing albums. Has a lot of great sounds and beats.

A fun album! I think overall, it makes good passive/background music, but not something I'd reach for to sit down and listen to. That said, I really enjoyed it for what it is. 'Pacific 202' was my fave.

great discovery. It was engaging from beginning to end and feed curiosity for more in the same style

groovy electronic instrumental

I loved this! Good stuff. I'm listening to it again for the third time.

Techno classic

I think that because these guys fall into a hole somewhere between pop, new wave, dance, and electronic, that they’re often overlooked. It’s so,e of the liveliest, most fun music I know! Perfect for partying or chilling. I’m a huge fan in general, and I think this is their masterpiece.

6/18/24. Great discovery today! Not sure why, this gives me a Daft Punk feel where a certain electronic album resonates with me, and a lot of time I cannot explain why. The grooves are infectious!

This was sick. Easy listening during the work day. Would prob put it at 4.5 but fuck it I'm going 5!

9/10 - Absolute banger of an album. I enjoyed almost every song on this. This is exactly the pre-edm electronic music that I love. Every song had something new and it changed as the songs went on which was so cool. I loved the way that the songs evolved. Overall a great album that I will listen to more.

I absolutely love this album. It's a nostalgic trip back to a time when electronic music was truly unique, with each artist having their own distinctive sound. Unlike today's EDM scene where many tracks sound alike, the artists of this era, including 808 State, maximized the potential of their equipment, often limited by what they could afford. This album showcases the creativity and ingenuity of that time. While I understand why some may give these old-school electronic albums low ratings, to truly appreciate them, you had to have been part of that era and understand the cultural context of the time, as well as what was happening in the music scene.

Banging electronic music

Almost worth it for Pacific 202 on its own, but there are other great tracks here. I like.

Exhaustively polished dance music, especially for a record that came out pre-1990. There are hints of electronic music to come everywhere, and the sound design still blows a lot of modern projects out of the water.

This album is a great lesson on the importance of song selection and sequencing. I was linked to the US version Utd. State 90, which is significantly different than the UK version. The US version is missing one forgettable track (The Fat Shadow) and it includes 5 additional tracks. The UK version starts off with two of the weakest tracks (Magical Dream and Acodia) while the US version opens with one of the strongest (Pacific 202). All 5 additional tracks on the US version (Boneyween, Kinky National, Cübik, Revenge of the Girlie Men, and State to State) elevate this album. I’m rating the US version, which is at least a 1 star boost from the UK version.

Quirky, catchy, and solid beats, especially for the time.

90 Pacific, in its many remixes, is a superb track, probably the strongest one on here, although I enjoyed the overall late 80s synthy house and techno vibes. It’s a fun listen and you can hear a lot of what came after this, like the Chemical Brothers and the other mid 90s dance bands and acts. Magical Dream has a very Italia 90 highlight video feel, which is a good thing, there’s a bit of New Order to it and some fun squelches. Ancodia carries on the upbeat vibe, maybe taking some of Soul II Soul and adding a bit more house, as well as a nice synth hook. I like how Cobra Bora ups the tempo, although some of the orchestra synth hits sound a bit dated with modern ears. Pacific really is fantastic, the wailing sax pairs brilliantly with the propulsive bass and rhythm pattern. It slightly tails off in the 2nd half, although I like the riff in the middle of Donkey Doctor, and 808080808 has a nicely manic Mario Bros feel to it. Sunrise feels like an attempt at another Pacific without quite getting there and The Fat Shadow also feels like a bit of a retread of what’s come before. Still, it’s a fun album with some great rhythms and hooks, and it doesn’t outstay its welcome with its 39 minute run time, and it has clearly been influential on a lot of bands I like. Not sure it’s quite a 4, so a high 3 it is. 🌊🌊🌊 Playlist submission: Pacific 202

I’ve been thinking about why the 90’s electronic records on this list don’t really resonate with me. It’s not because I think the music is bad or uninteresting, necessarily. It’s because most of them have not been very dynamic. I get it, it’s dance music designed for a night of dancing and drugs and fun. No problem with that. It’s that there’s no real ebb and flow in the songs. They kind of start, keep the same tempo, the different parts of the instrumentation always repeat at the same volume and are played at the same velocity. It feels mechanical, but not a good way. I don’t know… This ended up being a lot of words just for me to say, “this album is alright.”

I have a soft spot for a lot of these sounds. People like Aphex Twin would take this and iterate on it. So I see this album as important, but not necessary amazing. Probably very cool if you were into this when it came out tho

Nr. 45/1001 Magical Dream 3/5 Ancodia 2/5 Cobra Bora 2/5 Pacific 202 3/5 Donkey Doctor 2/5 808080808 2/5 Sunrise 2/5 The Fat Shadow NR Average: 2,29 Not my Kind of music

> leftism shit

Definitely not. Would not include this on a top 5000 album.

That was nothing more, or less, than I expected. Boring enough to be a lullaby, but just too irritating to let you sleep..... except I did go to sleep.

one of the albums of all time

I’ll be real by saying I expected bad music when I started this challenge. This is the first and I’m pleasantly surprised that I liked this so much. It’s music, what I think music should be, but appealing to the masses, but making music feel and sound good. I can tell the band? The artist is a master of their craft. No lyrics, sometimes it’s weird, but in a way that you love it and wanna listen again. This was fun.

This was a good one for me. Trancey, but not like current trance. Felt like what was going to be trance. Not a lot of vocals to get into, but 808 was always good for being light on vocals, and heavy on getting you into the dance vibe.

"90" by 808 State is widely regarded as a landmark album that successfully translated the energy of the late-80s acid house scene into a cohesive and innovative long-player format. The review below synthesizes these critiques, focusing on your requested areas. ### 📀 Album Overview **90** is the second studio album by the British electronic group 808 State, released on December 4, 1989, through ZTT Records . It arrived on the crest of the UK's acid house wave, propelled by the success of the single **"Pacific State"** (appearing on the album as "Pacific 202"), which reached number 10 in the UK charts . The album was praised for proving that dance music could be more than a collection of 12-inch singles and hold its own as a full-length artistic statement . ### 🎵 Musical Style & Production The music on "90" is primarily instrumental, built on the deep, piston-like rhythms of house music . However, 808 State distinguished itself by topping these rhythms with a highly imaginative and eclectic sonic palette. * **Sound and Texture**: The album is described as a blend of **surgically manipulated samples and unassailable grooves** . Tracks are densely packed with fast, hypnotic percussion, multiple layers of synthesisers, and clever world-beat samples, creating a sound that is both **stylish and engulfing** . The synth sounds and samples are noted for their textural quality, possessing a **tonal warmth and sheen** that avoids a cold, industrial feel . * **Instrumentation and Influences**: The sound is an odd mixture of **disco, electronica, and jazz** . The band members drew inspiration from jazz fusion artists like Herbie Hancock, which is evident in the cool pop-jazz melodies and the iconic soprano saxophone solo on "Pacific 202" . The percussion, a hallmark of their sound, came courtesy of a Roland TR-909 drum machine . * **Production Techniques**: The album was a product of its time technologically. It was constructed using basic digital samplers like the Akai S900 and Casio FZ1, which were new and exciting tools that allowed the group to experiment with stored-up creative potential . The album was mastered to a 16-bit, 48kHz DAT tape, and while it may not be considered a premium audiophile recording, the complexity of its rhythms becomes clear on higher-quality systems . ### 🧠 Themes and Lyrics Thematic analysis of "90" focuses on its overall vibe rather than narrative content. * **Lyrics**: The album features almost **no traditional lyrics** . Vocals are used sparingly, such as the vocal snippets in "Ancodia" or the vocals from Vanessa Sherrington on "Magical Dream," and are employed more to create a mood or act as an additional instrument rather than to convey a story . * **Instrumental Themes**: As an instrumental work, the themes are conveyed through atmosphere and sound. The album captures the **euphoria and hedonism** of the age, coinciding with the end of the Cold War and a sense of optimism . Tracks like "Pacific 202" aim for a **tropical warmth** and an "alien other world," creating a sense of utopian escape that was central to the rave culture it soundtracked . ### 💡 Influence and Legacy "90" had a significant impact on the electronic music landscape. * **Album Format for Dance Music**: It is often cited as one of the **first valid full-length dance albums**, setting a benchmark for how acid house could be presented as a cohesive album experience rather than just a series of 12-inch singles . * **Critical Acclaim**: The album has been included in the book **1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die** . *Slant Magazine* listed it at number 54 on its "Best Albums of the 1980s," calling it a **"thrilling expansion of the possibilities for acid house and arguably the best LP ever produced in the style"** . * **Blueprint for Sound**: The album's complex drum programming and adventurous, idea-rich compositions served as a **blueprint for the big sound of early 90s electronic music**, influencing many artists who followed . ### ⚖️ Pros and Cons | Evaluation | Key Points | | :--- | :--- | | **Pros** | - **Groundbreaking Format**: Successfully proved dance music's viability as an album genre .<br>- **Inventive Sound**: A unique and influential blend of house, jazz, and ambient textures .<br>- **Cohesive Flow**: Tracks are structured to create a compelling listening journey with distinct peaks .<br>- **Historical Importance**: A definitive document of the UK's acid house and rave scene at its peak . | | **Cons** | - **Dated Sound**: Some production elements may sound of their time to modern listeners, a result of the technology available .<br>- **Less Immediate Tracks**: While containing anthems, some album tracks might be less engaging for those seeking the immediacy of singles .<br>- **Niche Appeal**: The instrumental, rhythm-focused nature may not resonate with listeners who prefer traditional song structures and lyrics . | ### 💎 Conclusion **90** by 808 State is an essential piece of electronic music history. Its strengths lie in its inventive production, cohesive album-length vision, and its capture of a specific cultural zeitgeist. While some aspects of its sound are unmistakably tied to the era of its creation, its creativity, influence, and energy remain potent. If you are interested in the foundations of acid house and appreciate instrumental, rhythm-driven music, this album is a highly rewarding listen.

This album fucking ruled

Fantastische vroege house-plaat. Bijzonder om een Moodymann-sampletje te horen in "Cobra Bora", wat sowieso een uitstekende track is die ook nu nog goed klinkt. "Pacific 202" is mogelijk de mooiste old-school houseplaat die ik ken.

215/1089 - Strange and cool. I wonder if anyone at Sega or Namco listened to this, some tracks would work in Super Monkey Ball or Ridge Racer.

Groovy electronic that screams 1989.

Listened to before: No Yes! This is what I came for. I knew the name 808 state but probably never would have checked them out, without this project. I don't do drugs, so I am still figuring out how to get the best effect from this album: By taking a run through the forest at dawn? By lying in the gras and starring blankly into the sky? While not being an ambient album, I still feel 90 has the ability of resonating with your surroundings. And even though I have not found the best way to listen, I still think this album is great. Might sound a little dated on the first listen, but for me this weared of after a few listens. The combination of electronics and more organic sounds works really well and the flow and pacing are just immaculate.

I enjoyed it. I'll have to check out more in this genre.

Throw that REM Document album from 2 or 3 weeks ago into the bin because this is the only actual document you need… of late 80s acid house! First track gets off to an almighty blissed, dizzying, utopian start - “it’s a fantasy taking over your mind so let it roll let it roll with ease it will take control of the rest of your soul and explode in a magical dream” - and outside of that there are some choice squiggly acid-drenched dance workouts like Cobra Bora and 808080808. Pick of the pops however is Pacific 202 which is basically exotic pop perfection with the most iconic synth pads and loon bird calls and sees band member Graham Massey plucking a soprano sax for the first time and pulling all the best notes from high heaven. Album is only a 4.5 because Sunrise is too much of a cool down and last track Fat Shadow even if a minute long does legitimately suck.

Has there ever been so compelling an eruption of musical talents as Manchester in the 80s? 808 State – just about squeezing into the decade in November 1989; this album’s lead single was charting in the U.K. the day I was born – here give the blueprint for an entire generation (at least) of bedroom musicians and big room aspirants alike to follow. Bass out, break in, vocals hover, beat syncopates, all stop, bass splash back in solo, and then all back in together on the beat. (If they ever lost an ostinsto, you’d suspect it’s because it was already making its way to the Balearics.) As to the quality of the songs, I just find this record so intractably cool that it hardly matters. I’m confident they’re good songs, maybe ever great … but when, for example, the glassy synths in “Ancodia” meet that sampled, swirled guitar lick and then combine with the house beat I’m totally disarmed of any critical faculty (anything capable of more sophisticated phrasings than “fuck that’s cool”, anyway). Luckily, this is a record full of “fuck that’s cool.” The crunchy, video game drawl and rhythmic contortions of “Cobra Bora”; “Pacific 202” and its era-presaging call to arms; the multilayered textures of “Donkey Doctor” working the beat up and down simultaneously; “Magical Dream” – a truly transportive piece of sound design – being exactly as lush and oneiric as its title promises. Whether it’s the futurism of the synths or the fact I’m personally anchored in time by virtue of this record’s release date, I’m put in mind of Mark Fisher’s reading of “hauntology”. Fisher’s spooky sounding concept describes a feeling that we’re being haunted by the ghosts of futures that never came to pass. The ghosts in the drum machines here still feel ready to pounce though; and while the party might have been over for a while … you wouldn’t bet against the repressed returning one day. Fuck, that’d be cool.

Pioneering UK techno, still sounds good nowadays due to the idiosyncratic nature of 808’s sound. Very melodic and full of quirks. It also has one of THE acid house anthems ‘Pacific’, though my personal favourite track is ‘Donkey Doctor’. I’d be happy if it had more tracks on it, the last track is just a soundscape so it is only about 38 minutes long but so are lots of 5 star older albums. So 5 stars it is

This is the 137th album I’m rating. I only know them because Björk made some music with them. I've never listened to a song though. Adding to my Playlist - Magical Dream, Ancodia, Cobra Bora, Pacific 202, Donkey Doctor, 808080808, Sunrise, and The Fat Shadow (Pointy Head Mix). Not Adding to my Playlist - Nothing. Magical Dream - Björk has some good taste. This shit is really really good. All in all I liked 8/8 songs. In 1989 music started to get good again and I'm not talking about Taylor Swift because this shit is amazing. This and The Stones Roses and everything else was a great way to end one of the worst decades in music history.

Didn’t expect to like this as much as I did. It’s a record that I want played in every sci-fi action movie and every classic video game boss. Never dull and always energetic. 9/10

I can see how this influenced a lot of electronic music in the 90s.... bringing a light nature into things while still having a dance beat.

ACIDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome. High quality electronic dance music. 1st time listening to 808 State and really enjoying it. Definitely better than the low ratings suggest.

This music fucks

Fantastic

still holds up really well today

Very cool, amazing for working

naama täysin jäykkänä.. aivvan kivenkova naama tärisee värisee niinmaan VITUSTI!!! lazer ääniä = 5... vittu jähmettynyt kroppa heiluu m-mitä vitttataua on tämä===??? hirveä naama hirvittävä naamavärkki kauhuinen ilme .. kaikki jäykkää paitsi kädet.. kädet riivattu... riivatut kädet... levottomat kädet levottomat kädet ota kiri ota kiri loppukiri harakiri kiri kiri kiri kiri.... tarvitsee manaajan lempeät otteet.... persaukko niin pieni kun vittu MAHDOLLISTA... world record puckered asshole...... paska ei voi edes HARKITA ulostuloa.... pysytään visusti anusaukon lämpimämmällä puolella eikö vaan... cozy vibes... chill vibes (for piece of shit) cobra bora

Conditional 5: be in a french laundromat on a rainy day. This album hit the spot in a really cool and weird way

great

4.5/5

Dritfett! aldri hørt om

Instant tech house banger 5/5

Right up my street - excellent album

Classic beats.

Really great and clearly very influential

This era of electronic music is still refreshing in 2023. In fact, it's amazing what 808 State could do with much less technology. This album is a classic of the state of the art in 1990.

Awesome, the influence on a lot of electronic albums in the 90s is obvious.

Now THIS I can really jam to. 808080808 goes hard af, "Sunrise" is pure bliss, and "Cobra Bora" sounds like a 90's Sonic stage. That's good stuff right there.

I just always thought of 808 State as the Pacific 202 band, and little more. But this is a great album, and Pacific 202 actually proves to be one of the weaker tracks.

This album is basically the musical equivalent of the frutiger aero aesthetic. It feels way ahead of its time. If someone told me this came out in 2004, I would not have been surprised. An album wayyyy ahead of its time with some profound influence on techno, edm, and even hip hop. On top of everything, the music in Neon White completely copies everything good from this album. Best Songs: Magical Dream, Cobra Bora, Pacific 202, 808080808 Worst Songs: Donkey Doctor

Takes me back to listening to the House music radio station with Hans on GTA san andreas

Not as good as Underworld but not far off. Early 90's Manchester Techno? Yes please

Never heard of this group or album before and really loved it.

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2/18 Can't wait till I get a car. Standout Tracks: Cobra Obra, Pacific 202, Donkey Doctor, 808080808

for some reason, works for me. Npce subtle sampling

This is cool.

Roland really is responsible for every good electronic genre. These guys named themselves after the Roland TR-808 Drum Machine. Anyways, this album is great. I love the really distinct TB-303 synth sound in house music, makes it sound goofier. The music goes pretty hard, too. I especially like the more aggressive parts of the album like Cobra Bora and Donkey Doctor. They sound like music for an old Flash game that I would've randomly found on NotDoppler like 12 years ago.

Pacific is a certified 5 star classic that turns up on so many mixes. Rest of the album's a good bop.

Pretty straightforward house music. It’s very good but most significantly, the album is from 1989. The album does not sound like it’s from the 80s, seems like lots of house music from the 90s and 2000s were derived from this album.

I liked it. So much so that when it was over, I searched out more of their music. I spent the morning listening and working to their music. Very nice.

Its really good fun, obviously not something you'd listen to every day, but its great to nod your head to, and this is also in my opinion when 'dance' music had quite a lot of substance and I guess in that way, this is very ahead of its time. The acid funky, bloopy basslines are really good and something which I think was lost in later more mainstream dance stuff, for the worse in my opinion. Also the angelic pads are quite something, and makes this especially ahead of its time, as in my opinion they are more characteristic of 90s stuff. I also quite like how messy parts are in the sense that it feels quite on the spot, notably on some of the lead parts. Also certain songs, like the donkey doctor one feel very Kraftwerk-esque and definitely like somewhat of a natural continuation from them, it also feels like sort of a continuation from 80s synth pop like New Order, just a bit heavier and more trippy. The sampling is also really great. Favourite songs: all. Overall around 8/10 (actually quite close to 9 surprisingly)

a barrage of dense, factory bashing soundscapes. actually says something in the way it sounds

Weird weird but still good, hard to believe it was an album in 1989

Very cool. Not something I'd normally listen to but I really enjoyed it

Patiko, gera muzika galvojimui.

I only knew Pacific from this album and while that's the standout track, the rest of the record was an interesting listen. I got Fatboy Slim's debut a couple of days ago and found all of the tracks repetitive and predictable, in contrast these pieces don't necessary do what you would expect them to do, whether it's the samples, the vocals or the programmed drums.