Gorgeous by 808 State is a defining chapter in the group's pioneering electronic legacy, blending breakbeat-house energy with adventurous soundscapes. Originally released in 1993 and revisited here by ZTT, it finds the Manchester outfit connecting Detroit techno and Chicago house with elements of New Wave through collaborations with prominent artists like Ian McCulloch of Echo & the Bunnymen.
This renowned album features expressive, genre-blurring tracks—such as the dark, hypnotic "Black Morpheus" and outsider-assisted standouts like "Moses" and "Europa." With its swirling synth textures, inventive sampling (drawing from artists like Joy Division and The Jam), and lush, evocative production, Gorgeous is a must-hear exploration of '90s electronic music's possibilities.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: ZTT
- Genre: Electronic
- Release Date: 06/02/2017
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TRACKS
A1. Plan 9
A2. Moses
A3. Contrique
A4. 10 x 10
A5. Timebomb
A6. One In Ten
B1. Europa
B2. Orbit
B3. Black Morpheus
B4. Southern Cross
B5. Nimbus
B6. Colony
C1. Stormin Norman
C2. Lemon
C3. Sexy Synthesizer
C4. Purple Dust
C5. Femme Deluxe
D1. Sexy Dancer
D2. Mondonet
D3. Bombadin (Unreleased Edit)
D4. Timebomb (Oldham Mix)
D5. Plan 9 (Memory Moog Mix)
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