808state - Azura
Review by Mostafa Yasser El Monayer
The album Azura by 808state is a genre-defying journey that takes listeners on a sonic adventure. The Manchester-based electronic group has been active since the late 80s and has consistently pushed the boundaries of what electronic music can be. Azura, their latest offering, is no exception.
The album opens with "Tokyo Tokyo," a track that sets the tone for what's to come. It's a pulsing, upbeat tune that immediately grabs the listener's attention. From there, the album takes a turn towards more experimental territory. "The Ludwig Question" is a moody, atmospheric track that features haunting vocals and a sparse beat. "Ujala" is a dreamy, psychedelic tune that's reminiscent of early Pink Floyd.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Pulsum." It's a driving, hypnotic tune that's sure to get bodies moving on the dancefloor. "Trinity" is another highlight, featuring a catchy melody and a thumping beat that's impossible to resist.
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Download
Filename: 808state-azura.rar- MP3 size: 25.2 mb
- FLAC size: 218 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Azura (A Mix From Don Solaris) | 5:47 | |
| Azura (A Radio Edit By Eat Me) | 3:51 | |
| Goa (A Mix) | 4:09 | |
| Joyrider (A Mix By 808state) | 7:02 |
Video
808 State - Azura (A Mix From Don Solaris)
808 state - Azura (Dillinja Mix)
Images
Catalog Numbers
- ZANG84CD2, 0630-15786-2
- ZANG84CDDJ
Labels
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Formats
- CD
- Single
- CD2
- Minimax
- Promo
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | ZTT Records Ltd. |
| Copyright (c) | ZTT Records Ltd. |
| Licensed To | Warner Music UK Ltd. |
| Mixed At | Olympic Studios |
| Recorded At | Fon Studios |
| Engineered At | The Wool Hall |
| Remixed At | Bunk Junk & Genius |
| Glass Mastered At | Mayking |
| Manufactured By | Mayking |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Design | M@ Maitland, Zang Tumm Tumb |
| Engineer | Phil Jones |
| Mixed By | Al Stone |
| Producer | 808state |
| Edited By | Bill Padley, Eat Me |
| Written-By | 808 State |
| Vocals | L. Rhodes |
Notes
- In spined card wallet with inner wallet.
- "File under: the love thoughts of Don Solaris"
- Engineered by Phil Jones and mixed by Al Stone for SSO at Olympic Studios (London). Tracks 2 and 3 recorded at Fon Studios (Sheffield). Track 2 engineered and mixed by Al Stone at Wool Hall, Bath. Track 3 remixed at Bunk Junk and Genius, London, engineered by Jim Abiss.
- Comes in cardboard picturesleeve.
Barcodes
- Barcode (Text): 7 0630-15786-2 9
- Barcode (String): 706301578629
- Label Code: LC 4281
- Matrix / Runout (Mirrored): ZANG.84CD2 · ·MASTERED BY MAYKING·
- Rights Society: Gema
- Matrix / Runout (Mirrored): MASTERED BY MAYKING ZANG84CDDJ :·
About 808state
Manchesters techno pioneers were formed in 1988 when Martin Price, owner of the citys Eastern Bloc underground record store, teamed up with Graham Massey, formerly of Factory Records Biting Tongues and more recently known as a producer. The debut album, Newbuild, was cut in collaboration with fellow Mancunian Gerald Simpson. The trio were also responsible for mixing tracks for local artists, including Inspiral Carpets. In 1989 Simpson departed to launch his own vehicle, A Guy Called Gerald, and DJ duo the Spinmasters (Andrew Barker and Darren Partington) were drafted into 808 State.
The new quartet cut the Quadrastate EP, a club hit, and the single Pacific which crossed over into the national top ten at the tail end of 1989. The timing of their rise worked in their favour, as the Madchester explosion began dominating the UK music and style press. 808 State were cast alongside the likes of the Stone Roses and Happy Mondays which aroused interest from the rock world and broke down barriers between the indie and dance factions. 808 State signed to ZTT in 1990 and delivered the album 808:90, which was adopted by the rave generation as a soundtrack to post-gig chill out sessions, as well as becoming popular with DJs and rock concert audiences.
Additionally, a single, The Only Rhyme That Bites, cut with rapper MC Tunes made the UK top ten in June. Ex:El followed in 1991, and included collaborations with Björk, (then of Sugarcubes) and New Order vocalist Bernard Sumner. In October of that year a US tour was arranged, but Price decided against making the trip, preferring to stay in Manchester to encourage and manage local talent, (including Rochdale rappers The Kaliphz) and developing his own musical ideas. 808 State pressed on, recording Gorgeous, which featured Echo and the Bunnymen singer Ian McCulloch and samples from sources such as The Jam, UB40 and sound bites from Star Wars. The band also delivered a string of remixes for other artists including David Bowie, Soundgarden and Primal Scream.
In 1996, 808 State re-emerged with a new album, the experimental Don Solaris. The records currency was informed by acid-house and trip-hop, occasionally veering into the in-vogue sounds of jungle and garage, the music du jour of UK clubland. Once more guest vocalists were employed to add colour to the familiar layered sonic textures - James Dean Bradfield (Manic Street Preachers) and Lambs Louise Rhodes amongst them and paved the way for a homecoming concert to close the commonwealth games, in front of 40,000 people.
They also hosted radio shows on Sunset FM & Kiss FM (Manchester).
In January 2015 Darren Partington received an 18-month jail sentence for dealing heroin and crack cocaine; this ended his tenure with 808 State. From this point Massey and Barker continued as a duo. After a short illness, Andy Barker died on 6 November 2021.
Real Name
- Graham Massey
- Andrew Barker
- Darren Partington
Name Vars
- 808
- 808 Stage
- 808 State ('88 Team)
- 808State
- 808_State
- 808state
- State 808
Aliases
- Lounge Jays
- Two Fat Ladies And A Duck
- MacMillan & Wife
Members
- Graham Massey
- Andy Barker
- Gerald Simpson
- Martin Price
- Darren Partington
Summary by Mostafa Yasser El Monayer
Comments
I can't understand why nobody commented on this one yet. It was a killer and still is. Thanks for uploading
2020-2021??????
What an absolute classic dillinja is the number one don end of story
Razor sharp. Deadly
This tune "inspired" Weapons of Mass Destruction, the first track off of Hive's album Devious Methods
gracias por esta joya
"Rollin' Rollin"
this is bog standard certified drum and bass .
old skool was the muts nutz.
Temòn¡
Dangerously good
you can call it hardstep drum & bass... circa 95 96
not jump up.... not jungle....
not jump up.... not jungle....
love this jam, nice bass in there hehe
This remix is what really made me give drum'n'bass a 2nd chance. I went from hating it to loving it. I would argue that "Don Solaris" is really an underappreciated LP. And don't even get me started on how this is my favorite cut from "Thermo Kings."
bad ass roller
No Reggae sample so its not ragga, it has got basic loops so its not breakcore, its pure drum and bass alright
there are lots if you know where to look and what labels. just search long and hard, cross linking from other drum and bass tunes on youtube and you will find plenty. try a label called No U-turn for some other hard, would be a good(if not totally similar) start. good luck
MASSIVE DRUMS
Yeah but this isnt ragga jungle at all, there is not one single ragga sample in it for a start, for it to be ragga jungle it would have to be loaded with samples, not usually just a few and definitely more than none. In fact i wouldn't even call this jungle tbh. The only thing similar between this and jungle is a well chopped Amen(if you know what that is) the tune itself(in arrangement) is more like a good sold piece of late hardstep/or early techstep(if i pigeon-hole heavily)