The Force Dimension

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Originally started as a trio with effect-generator Armin ELMENSDORP at the beginning of 1987, a demo was sent all over the world which resulted in a collaboration with the industrial label "De Fabriek". The first 7" saw the light with a heavy experimental but melodic participation.

During the course of 1988 the band appears on several compilations and develops more and more towards Electronic Body Music, though never losing themselves in clichés, always giving the music their very own touch, like atmospheric ingredients.

At last by chance, tapes got in hands of KK Records which offered them a record deal. The first album is given into hands of Luc VAN ACKER who wanted to enlarge the audience by adding a PET SHOP BOYS-like production. By lack of time and budget, the result is rather disapointing. The label owner takes then the unique decision to record a second version - the red one - from the same album, produced by the band itself and sounding rougher and harder.

After their tenth anniversary in 1997, the band fell apart. In 2011, an attempt was made to a reunion, but this failed. In 2013, however, another attempt to restart was undertaken, now with a different line-up: René van Dijck (synthesizers, vocals) and Betty Correa (vocals, guitar, percussion).
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KK 020 R The Force Dimension — The Force Dimension The Force Dimension The Force Dimension (Album) KK Records KK 020 R Belgium 1989 Sell This Version
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KK 020 The Force Dimension — The Force Dimension The Force Dimension The Force Dimension (Album) KK Records KK 020 Belgium 1989 Sell This Version
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KK049 Deus Ex Machina — The Force Dimension Force Dimension* Deus Ex Machina (Album) KK Records KK049 Belgium 1990 Sell This Version
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none Machinesex — The Force Dimension The Force Dimension Machinesex (Album) Daft Records, Noise Democracy Records none Netherlands 2017 Sell This Version
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none Sorcery Pigs — The Force Dimension The Force Dimension Sorcery Pigs(10xFile, FLAC, Album) Not On Label (The Force Dimension Self-released) none Netherlands 2018
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SGXLP04 Mortal Cable — The Force Dimension The Force Dimension Mortal Cable (Album) Sonic Groove Experiments SGXLP04 Germany 2021 Sell This Version
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OM ARCHIV 01 Feel The Tension — The Force Dimension The Force Dimension Feel The Tension (MiniAlbum, EP) Optimo Music Archiv OM ARCHIV 01 UK 2021 Sell This Version
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Singles & EPs

FABPROD 12 Fabrieksforce — The Force Dimension The Force Dimension / De Fabriek The Force Dimension / De Fabriek - Fabrieksforce(7") De Fabriek FABPROD 12 Netherlands 1988 Sell This Version
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KK 027 Dust — The Force Dimension The Force Dimension Dust (Single) KK Records KK 027 Belgium 1989 Sell This Version
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15563-406 Tension — The Force Dimension The Force Dimension Tension (Maxi) KK Records, KK Records UK 15563-406 Germany 1989 Sell This Version
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KK 048 Algorythm — The Force Dimension The Force Dimension Algorythm (Single) KK Records KK 048 UK & Europe 1990 Sell This Version
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KK 063 New Funk — The Force Dimension Force Dimension* New Funk (Single) KK Records KK 063 US 1991 Sell This Version
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Compilations

KK 067 CD 12 Inch Singles — The Force Dimension Force Dimension* 12 Inch Singles(CD, Comp) KK Records KK 067 CD Belgium 1992 Sell This Version
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SUB 048 Kitty Hawk — The Force Dimension Force Dimension* Kitty Hawk(CD, Comp) Subtronic Records SUB 048 Europe 1996 Sell This Version
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MM020 MM020 — The Force Dimension The Force Dimension MM020(LP, Comp + CD, Comp + Ltd, Num) Minimal Maximal MM020 Belgium 2015 Sell This Version
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Miscellaneous

none Crushed By The Chips — The Force Dimension The Force Dimension Crushed By The Chips(File, FLAC) Not On Label (The Force Dimension Self-Released) none Netherlands 2015
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none Sunna — The Force Dimension The Force Dimension Sunna(File, AAC) Not On Label (The Force Dimension Self-Released) none Netherlands 2017
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none Dead Friends — The Force Dimension The Force Dimension Dead Friends(File, FLAC) Not On Label (The Force Dimension Self-Released) none Netherlands 2018
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none Up Or Down — The Force Dimension The Force Dimension Up Or Down(File, FLAC) Not On Label (The Force Dimension Self-Released) none Netherlands 2018
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none Escape From Medusa — The Force Dimension The Force Dimension Escape From Medusa(File, FLAC) Not On Label (The Force Dimension Self-Released) none Netherlands 2019
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none Scanners — The Force Dimension The Force Dimension Scanners(File, FLAC) Not On Label (The Force Dimension Self-Released) none Netherlands 2019
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none Skim\ — The Force Dimension The Force Dimension Skim\(File, FLAC) Not On Label (The Force Dimension Self-Released) none Netherlands 2021

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June 8, 2019
I want to stand up for Luc van Acker. Every mention of the first FD album suggests that the blue original release produced by LVA is somehow watered down and too commercial with the line "more like the pet shop boys" being mentioned in the blurb. Firstly, what's wrong with the pet shop boys production? I'm not a fan but weren't they just named the most successful pop duo of all time. Maybe due to their alleged inferior production? Secondly, you only have to listen to the FD album 'kittyhawk' to fully understand why they needed help with their production. It is overindulgent nonsense that should never have been released and in my opinion was an insult to all FD fans. I wasted a tenner on that piece of crap so I feel qualified to comment. Apparently they didn't like the blue version of 'The Force Dimension" so re-made a red version with Klinik legend Dirk Ivens as producer. Fair enough. But I thought Dirk Ivens was more of a frontman/songwriter at the time. His best stuff with Klinik was as a vocalist and although I'm sure he knows his way round a studio, in '89 I'm not sure he was the right choice. The red album sounds grainy and undefined, I feel this is what the band wanted so I don't entirely blame Ivens (I'm a big fan of Klinik) but it's almost like a demo version (and not in a good way). I think that Force dimension should personally apologise to LVA and make a public announcement retracting any negative comments they made and also thanking him for helping them make what turned out to be their best and in fact their defining BLUE album. In my opinion one of the best underground synth pop albums of all time. P.S. I have owned both versions on vinyl since 1990 and wouldn't sell them for the world. I love FD but I think they should say sorry to LVA.
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