Propellerheads – Dive EP
Label: | Wall Of Sound – WALLT 016 |
|---|---|
Format: | Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
Country: | UK |
Released: | |
Genre: | Electronic |
Style: | Breakbeat, Breaks, Downtempo, Big Beat |
Tracklist
| A1 | Dive! | |
| A2 | Ron’s Theory | |
| B1 | Lethal Cut | |
| B2 | Go Faster |
Companies, etc.
- Produced At – The Würx
- Mastered At – The Exchange
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Wall Of Sound Recordings
- Copyright © – Wall Of Sound Recordings
- Published By – Copyright Control
- Pressed By – P.R. Records Limited
- Lacquer Cut At – The Exchange
Credits
- Design [Sleeve] – Peter Barrett (3)
- Lacquer Cut By – Mike's*
- Mastered By – Mike*
- Performer [Propellerheads Aircrew] – Alex Gifford, Will White
- Photography By [Portrait of Propellerheads] – Chris Clunn
- Plated By – E (59)
- Written-By, Producer – Alex Gifford
Notes
Propellerheads airbase: The Hub Club, Bath, UK.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 5 028589 002562 >
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): WALLT 016 A1 MIKE'S-THE EXCHANGE
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): WALLT 016 B1 MIKE'S-THE EXCHANGE PR E - P2
Other Versions (5 of 7)
View All| Title (Format) | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |||
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Recently Edited | Dive EP (CD, EP) | Wall Of Sound | WALLD 016 | Europe | 1996 | ||
Recently Edited | Dive EP (CD, EP, Slimline Jewel Case) | Wall Of Sound, Wall Of Sound | WALLD 016, WallD 016 | UK | 1996 | ||
New Submission | Dive EP (CD, EP) | Wall Of Sound, Wall Of Sound | WALLD 016, WallD 016 | Australia & New Zealand | 1996 | ||
New Submission | Dive EP (12", EP, White Label, Promo, Stamped) | Wall Of Sound | WALL T 016 | UK | 1996 | ||
Recently Edited | Dive (CD, Single) | Wall Of Sound | WALL D 016 S | UK | 1997 |
Recommendations
1997 UKVinyl —12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
Reviews
Edited 3 days agoWith its funky break-beats, infectious bassline and hip hop turntablism, the Propellerheads' debut release opened the floodgates for their distinctive brand of dancefloor-oriented big beat. Unlike the majority of big beat artists, the Props performed a lot of their own drums and bass, giving their music a more organic, vibrant and tighter sound than their sampling peers. One of their finest works, it was strangely left off their first album in favour of weaker tracks. (9)
"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 "Walk Now..."). But at over 7 minutes in length, it may have benefited from a cut of its own. (7)
"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' "Can We Rap") and scratching. (7)
"Ron's Theory" showcases the quirky, downtempo brand of breaks that would characterise much of the Props' debut album. (6)
Release
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