Jesus Jones – Zeroes & Ones

30 plus years since this was released, and only now am I being floored by the Prodigy remix which was brought to my attention courtesy of a DJ Producer old skool set.

As soon as I heard it I knew it had to be The Prodigy. It's not just that the production levels are off the scale, it's something about the way Liam could sit different elements on top of each other in such a coherent way. Like when that dark grinding bass synth is enhanced by the strings and playful bleeps. No-one else sounded like that at the time.

This would have sounded easily at home as one of the tracks on The Experience album, but at the same time you can also hear the future direction they where about to take with whole electronic/indie crossover thing. I can see this mixing well with the '93 output of artists like Njoi and Sub Love, who incidentally where also nearing the point of breaking away from the Hardcore scene to explore other musical avenues too.

Question: Does anyone's Prodigy mix skip, like as though it's not pressed deeply enough or something? Mine's in good condition but does this (and has since the 90s)....

EDIT/UPDATE: Upgrading to Concorde Elites solved this issue as it turns out. Nightclub E's apparently insufficient for this (pressing/copy at least).

I also got a copy on Record Store Day. A quality clear vinyl pressing in a clear plastic sleeve (with a built in retaining strap for the flap on the sleeve).

I was always a fan of the Prodigy remix - which is the main nostalgia track I bought it and knew it for to be honest - but I have to admit that I love the "Hype (Zeroes + Ones Original Instrumental Demo)" bonus track. It's raw, it's bold, it's noisy, it kicks ass. It appears to be pretty much the instrumental of the main release, but, seeing as it has no vocals, it seems to have a different feel to it.

Although quite good, I don't particularly find myself all that attached to the Aphex mixes, but that's probably because I've never really been that big a fan of that kind of sound. I'm pretty sure those who are aficionados of their work will like those mixes though. Horses for courses.

Awesome version! Nice heavy record, hand numbered, loud and clear pressing. Great way to get these beautiful and classic era Aphex remixes . SOLID!!

Scored a copy on RSD. Nice weight to the record, perfectly flat, sounds great!!!...now Air's Sexy boy on the other hand....😓

sit and listen.
beautiful production.
recommended tracks:B1 Zeroes & Ones (Aphex Twin Reconstruction # 1 Mix) Remix – Aphex Twin, The
B2 Zeroes & Ones (Aphex Twin Reconstruction # 2 Mix) Remix – Aphex Twin, The

It's all about the Aphex Twin reconstructions..... silk purse/sow's ear.

Coming from someone who owns this release in both CD and Vinyl format; I much prefer the latter. The CD I found hard to get into (even The Prodigy Versus Jesus Jones Mix), which personally was the reason for buying it. However, listening to the vinyl release; after adding a little extra treble it produces a much warmer, more pleasant sound (firstly from the bass and secondly from the analogue technology - it's old yeah, but tried and tested technology!!). I even got into the Central Nervous System Mix, which took me back to my childhood musical roots: INDIE! This Prodigy remix grows on me the more I listen to it, but it is certainly not the strongest of Liam’s work.

I have heard Liam didn’t think much of his remix for The Time Frequency on their release "EP". "Retribution 93" (The Prodigy Meets TTF) was the mix he apparently disliked, but personally I rate it higher than this release because I love the faster pounding techno and hardcore breaks!

The Prodigy / Liam Howlett has astonishing rhythm and production skills that are hard, near impossible to rival. The rest of the gang help give the group an image and wicked live vibe! You simply can’t beat it!