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craiger · Post by **craiger** » 23 Jan 2005 17:53

I'm new to 808 State and would appreciate some suggestions.

First, what might be the "definitive/best" version of the single "Pacific State" to buy, and what CD is it on?

Second, what's a good CD(s) with the heavy input of Gerald Simpson?

Third, what might be a good CD(s) with strong input of Bjork?

My own taste runs toward fabulous rhythm combined with haunting voice on top.
Thanx everybody.
Craiger, Wash DC USA
brick99@prodigy.net

Post by **markus** » 23 Jan 2005 19:55

First, what might be the "definitive/best" version of the single "Pacific State" to buy, and what CD is it on?

That depends on personal taste, but if you haven't got the CD 'Utd. State 90' yet, that would be recommended as it features three versions of Pacific. Other from that the definitive Pacific CD is the US Tommy Boy promo with six versions, hard to find, see posting http://www.808state.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=1095.

Second, what's a good CD(s) with the heavy input of Gerald Simpson?

The Prebuild and Newbuild CDs. But don't expect any vocals on these

Third, what might be a good CD(s) with strong input of Bjork?

The ex:el CD.

craiger · Post by **craiger** » 24 Jan 2005 01:00

Thanks, Markus, for your personal recommendations. I'll take a listen and let you know what I think.

Post by **markus** » 26 Jan 2005 21:24

Oh and you should also get the Oooops US CD single, that's not too hard to find.
By the way, how did you find out about 808 and which releases have you got so far if any?

craiger · Post by **craiger** » 28 Jan 2005 15:20

Although I like good music of all genres, techno in general never made much of an impression on me. That is, not until about a year ago when I discovered the music of Gerald Simpson--and liked it so much I bought all the GCG CDs I could find. From the Net I learned he started in 808 State. So in other words, I kind of backed into 808 by accident. I'm also intrigued that 808 was apparently in the vanguard of techno; pioneers so to speak.
Thanks for your very specific suggestions about where to start listening.
The only 808 I have at this point is a CD called "Cubik," which I find good but not great. But I'm ordering more stuff from the Net, since there's nothing in my favorite (and very well-stocked) indie record shop in DC.