Were the 90’s better?

Yes. They were.  These are the singles from a single issue of Select in magazine May 1992.  Loads more scans from Select here – http://selectmagazinescans.monkeon.co.uk/?cat=675 See our previous post here about Select mag, it was never really a dance mag, but sometimes it covered certain artists Here are the tunes being reviewed

Is 140BPM fast or not?

The track in question http://youtu.be/Xa9HFV5z1p4 – Make sure you get a copy of Selected Ambient Works as well, stone cold classic We reckon not, check out our post on the 140BPM+ gabba Scan from – http://selectmagazinescans.monkeon.co.uk/?cat=675 – Lots of great scans there.

The Most Mis-sold Compilation Album In The World Ever Part 1

Various – Steamin’ Hardcore! ’92 at Discogs. Is this the least hardcore tracklist you’ve ever seen on a Hardcore CD? Justified Ancients Of Mu Mu, The – It’s Grim Up North (Part 1) THIS ISN’T HARDCORE!! 2 Unlimited – Get Ready For This NOT THE BEST EXAMPLE SL2 – DJ’s Take Control AT LAST! Rozalla… Continue reading The Most Mis-sold Compilation Album In The World Ever Part 1

Leeds University As A Venue

There may be more famous venues in the country, but not many can have hosted such a variety of events. Lucky students. From this – The Who Live In Leeds 1970 http://youtu.be/sanAHVITCDY to this Utah Saints Something Good at Ark 1992 http://youtu.be/eUxhNWDlGts to this in The Drums Live 2011  

The Shamen Boss Drum

Original Post here – http://www.pushstuff.co.uk/mmalbums/shamen120992.html Melody Maker | Album | 12 September 1992 THE SHAMEN BOSS DRUM – One Little Indian Records There are times when I can’t help thinking this is the biggest pile of shite I’ve ever heard in my life. There are also times when I’m of almost the opposite opinion. Confused? Man, you… Continue reading The Shamen Boss Drum

Shut Up and Dance

Original post here http://www.pushstuff.co.uk/mmfeatures/shutupanddance060692.html Melody Maker | Feature | 6 June 1992 | Photo: Stephen Sweet SHUT UP AND DANCE RAVING MAD “It’s fucking crazy. It’s completely fucking mad. We can’t stop celebrating. We’ve been off our fucking heads since Thursday.” Thursday was when Shut Up And Dance learnt that their new single, “Raving I’m… Continue reading Shut Up and Dance