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At the turn of the ‘90s, British dance music gave birth to two interconnected styles that put heavy sub-bass front and centre: bleep techno and breakbeat hardcore. Such was their popularity that the styles inspired countless imitations and mutations, both within the UK and far beyond.
This is the story told in a major new retrospective from Musique Pour La Danse, Bleeps, Breaks + Bass, a carefully curated and well-informed collection of rare and sought-after tracks from the early ‘90s selected by label founders Olivier Ducret and Bunkerheadz. Available on two limited-edition double LPs (each presented in heavy cardboard gatefold sleeves on 180g, half speed-mastered vinyl), compact disc and digital download, Bleeps, Breaks + Bass features artwork by legendary graphic designer Trevor Jackson and extensive liner notes from dance music historian Matt Anniss, author of the acclaimed book Join The Future: Bleep Techno and the Birth of British Bass Music.
A quick glance at the track listing will confirm the depth and variety of Bunkerheadz and Ducret’s selections, which largely sidestep celebrated anthems in favour of overlooked gems, deeper cuts and genuine rarities – all of which have been re-mastered by legendary bleep producer and engineer Rob Gordon (Forgemasters, Xon, co-founder of Warp Records) and half-speed mastered/cut by Sidney Meier at Emil Berliner.
Tracklist
A1 Terra Incognita - Alien Element (UK Mix) 04:26
A2 Tek 9 - Space 91 03:12
A3 Boneshakers - Don't Go Away (Original Dub Mix) 03:38
B1 Ubik - Bass Generation 06:08
B2 Break The Limits - Drums Of Freedom 05:06*
C1 Techno Excursion - Come With Me 06:01
C2 Trak 1 - For This II 04:32
D1 Three Sons - First Step 04:03
D2 KLF - What Time Is Love? (Moody Boys vs KLF Mix) 07:38