808 State – Ex:El
(ZTT Records 1991 ZTT6D)
Matrix No’s: A1/B1/C1/D1
Double Vinyl in Nr MINT condition
Sleeve in Excellent+ condition
– some light marks/rubbing
808 State are an English electronic music group formed in 1987 in Manchester by Graham Massey, Martin Price and Gerald Simpson. Taking their name from the Roland TR-808 drum machine and the “state of mind” the members shared, they released their debut album Newbuild in September 1988 and secured commercial success in 1989, when their song “Pacific State” was picked up by BBC Radio 1 DJ Gary Davies and charted for 11 weeks in the UK.
ex:el is the third studio album by 808 State, released on 4 March 1991 by ZTT Records. In contrast to the band’s previous work, the album features more catchy melodies and heavier acid techno beats and percussion, “embracing earlier flirtations with hip-hopand industrial music”.
The album also features the guest vocals of Bernard Sumner of Joy Division and New Order, who sings on “Spanish Heart”. In addition, Björk sings on “Qmart” and “Ooops”, and is credited with co-writing both; this album marked the start of a long-running working relationship between Björk and Graham Massey.
UK track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | “San Francisco” | 4:56 |
| 2. | “Spanish Heart” (featuring Bernard Sumner) | 3:51 |
| 3. | “Leo Leo” | 4:01 |
| 4. | “Qmart” (featuring Björk) | 4:58 |
| 5. | “Nephatiti” | 4:50 |
| 6. | “Lift” | 5:12 |
| 7. | “Ooops” (featuring Björk) | 4:41 |
| 8. | “Empire” | 4:20 |
| 9. | “In Yer Face” | 4:54 |
| 10. | “Cubik” | 3:44 |
| 11. | “Lambrusco Cowboy” | 4:05 |
| 12. | “Techno Bell” | 4:56 |
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