A pop and experimental journey woven with a variety of electronic sounds.
This is a work by Manchester electronic unit 808 State. It is an ambitious work that fuses techno and pop, and also shows the band approach of works such as "Plan 9" and "Timebomb."
Melodic synths intertwine over hard beats, creating a coexistence of cold and warmth. Tracks like "Plan 9" and "Europa" blur the boundaries between electronica and pop, creating a band-like dynamism. 808 State's distinctive layered sound design is now more refined, making this album enjoyable to listen to beyond the context of the club scene. While retaining the experimental spirit cultivated since the dawn of techno, this album sees the blossoming of a '90s sense of melody, marking an important evolutionary point in electro-pop.
