Propellerheads – Dive EP
| Genre: | Electronic |
|---|---|
| Style: | Breakbeat, Breaks, Downtempo, Big Beat |
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Tracklist
| Dive! | |||
| Ron’s Theory | |||
| Lethal Cut | |||
| Go Faster |
Credits (8)
- Peter Barrett (3)Design [Sleeve]
Mike's*Lacquer Cut By- Mike*Mastered By
Alex GiffordPerformer [Propellerheads Aircrew]
Will WhitePerformer [Propellerheads Aircrew]
Chris ClunnPhotography By [Portrait of Propellerheads]
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7 versions
| Image | , | – | In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory | Version Details | Data Quality | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Dive EP 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | Wall Of Sound – WALLT 016 | UK | 1996 | UK — 1996 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Dive EP CD, EP | Wall Of Sound – WALLD 016 | Europe | 1996 | Europe — 1996 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Dive EP CD, EP, Slimline Jewel Case | Wall Of Sound – WALLD 016, Wall Of Sound – WallD 016 | UK | 1996 | UK — 1996 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Dive EP CD, EP | Wall Of Sound – WALLD 016, Wall Of Sound – WallD 016 | Australia & New Zealand | 1996 | Australia & New Zealand — 1996 | New Submission | |||
 | Dive EP 12", EP, White Label, Promo, Stamped | Wall Of Sound – WALL T 016 | UK | 1996 | UK — 1996 | New Submission | |||
 | Dive CD, Single | Wall Of Sound – WALL D 016 S | UK | 1997 | UK — 1997 | Recently Edited | |||
 | Dive CD, Single, Cardboard Sleeve | Wall Of Sound – WallD 016 S, Wall Of Sound – WALLD 016 S | Europe | 1997 | Europe — 1997 | New Submission |
Recommendations
Released1996 — UKVinyl —12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Released1997 — UKVinyl —12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Released1996 — UKVinyl —LP, Compilation, Stereo
Vinyl —12", 45 RPM
Released1996 — UK & EuropeVinyl —LP, Album
Released1995 — UK & EuropeVinyl —LP, Album
Released1997 — UKVinyl —LP, Album, Stereo
Released1996 — UK & EuropeVinyl —12", Album
Released1998 — FranceVinyl —12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Single, Etched
Released1997 — UKVinyl —12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
Reviews
Edited 5 months agoreferencing Dive EP (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP) WALLT 016
With its funky break-beats, infectious bassline and hip hop turntablism, "Dive!" set the template for the Propellerheads' distinctive brand of dancefloor-oriented big beat. Unlike the majority of big beat artists, the Propellerheads performed a lot of their own drums and bass, giving their music a more organic, tighter sound than their sampling peers. One of the Propellerheads' finest works, yet it was strangely left off their album in favour of weaker tracks. ★★★★★
"Lethal Cut" continued the template set by "Dive!" with its blistering uptempo break-beats and catchy riff. Uses the staccato sound of an Australian crossing walk signal as opening percussion (likely borrowed from Orbital's 1993 "Walk Now..."). At over 7 minutes in length, it was however in need of a cut of its own. ★★★★☆
"Go Faster" bridges the gap between trip hop and big beat, its downbeat, bittersweet string melody juxtaposed with prominent break-beats (from Carleen & The Groovers' 1971 "Can We Rap") and scratching. ★★★★☆
"Ron's Theory" showcases the quirky, sedate brand of big beat that would go on to characterise much of the Props' debut album. ★★★☆☆
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