This opening salvo tries to recreate the vibe of the era through our shared distant memories of warehouse and squat parties, all-nighters at the Rocket and Robey, the lovelabs of evolution and all its cultural trimmings. It was the summer of the Orb playing space-chess on Top of the Pops, the Criminal Justice Bill and Zippies. It felt like the underground was taking the mainstream by stealth. It was great to be alive.
Part two will feature the original versions of the songs that sparked these diversions. They are steeped in the English way but informed by the genius of Derrick May, Juan Atkins and Kevin Saunderson. There won't be a cover of Strings Of Life – but there will be strings. In the meantime, get a free download of Belleville Space here.
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