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STEVE POINDEXTER - WORK THAT MUTHA FUCKA

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Steve Poindexter - Work That Mutha Fucker

Label:
Catalog#:
MR-001
Format:
Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress
Country:
US
Released:
1989
Genre:
Electronic
Style:
House, Techno, Acid House

Tracklist

A1   Work That Mutha Fucker
    Mixed By - Steve Poindexter
A2   Computer Madness
    Mixed By - Mike Dunn
B1   Chillin' With The "P"
    Mixed By - Mike Dunn
B2   Born To Freak
    Mixed By - Steve Poindexter
  Performer [Acid Line By] - Mike Dunn

Notes

Mastered at: B.A.D. studio.

Original press has red/white label.

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Review by Apr 01, 2003
Work That Mutha Fucker was made using just a Casio RZ-1 drum machine! As well as providing all the drum sounds on the track it had a little sampler built in with only a 1.6s memory. Just enough time to say...

Again, originals red, represses black. Fantastic EP, every track a winner.
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Rated 5/5
Review by presuminged Jul 18, 2005 (edited over 4 years ago)
Although I love the simplicity of 'Work That Muthafucka', my track of choice on this EP is 'Computer Madness', as it shows how massive a Filtered Synth line can sound, fed through a reverb effect - simple, but POWERFUL!!
Review by jonarmst Nov 30, 2004 (edited over 4 years ago)
Back in 1994 I was able to order this "Beyond Ultra Rare" (per Under One Sky 'zine description) record from Gramaphone Records in Chicago!

I got it in the mail and - you guessed it - it sounded like (literally) someone had taken sandpaper and rubbed both sides for a few minutes. Completely unplayable. But at any rate, this was a classic track, one that I used to play out at every college house party back then. "Computer Madness" is a very nice spooky acidic techno track - great for long segueways - "Born to Freak" is a nice little 303 number.
Rated 5/5
Review by djfrankiebones Jun 06, 2004
Work That Mutha Fucker - The prototype ghetto track has long been a favorite amongst the underground track-heads. Too count the remixes, bootlegs, remakes and mash-ups would be impossible. 15 years later, this track captures the pure essence of minimal track work. A simplistic 4/4 Casio RZ-1, all by itself with a repetitive vocal sample...play this and presto...instant party.
Rated 5/5
Review by eiskristall Mar 18, 2002
"Work That Mutha Fucker" had the hardest bassline until 1989. After The Fall of Chicago House one of rare successful releases in techno-house aera from the "Windy City". Also "Computer Madness" was a very progressively experimental acid production which is an influence to build innovative labels like "Warp Records". These tracks are now immortal and they will be it in the future too.