Category Archives: Electronic

Great gigs of Camp Crystal Lake

So I’ve covered the story behind Crystal Lake (here) but what about the gigs themselves?! Here are some which have us singing “MMMEEMMOORRIIEES” ala Ziltoid. Rammstein – MEN Arena 2010. Where it all began. What’s not to like about Germans … Continue reading

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The curious case of Camp Crystal Lake

“If you get on with me and my sense of humour, you’ll get on with them fine” Fred explained to me as we headed to the MEN Arena to watch Rammstein. I’d not known Fred for long and we’d met … Continue reading

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1 – Massive Attack – Mezzanine (1998)

The amount of times I turned to this album and continued to play it long after first hearing it would be impossible for me to count. This album floored me when I first heard it and still does a little … Continue reading

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2 – Portishead – Dummy (1994)

I still remember the first time I heard this. I was at my friend Pinky’s house (who also plays a starring role in the White Pony review a bit or so back) and we were on the beer (as usual). … Continue reading

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7 – Massive Attack – Blue Lines (1991)

My new job as an Reprographics Operator requires a lot of concentration. It’s my responsibility to prepare digital artworks to the best of my ability so they look good on the shelf and are printable on an industrial scale. Sometimes … Continue reading

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4 – Leftfield – Leftism (1995)

When I say the words “dance music” followed by the words “dub” I imagine some of you will cringe as you imagine almost endless “wub wub wubs” in the form of dubstep battering down your ear drums. Some of you … Continue reading

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5 – Dub War – Pain (1995)

If there ever was a hidden gem for metal heads who like something a bit different, this is it. This album effortlessly combines metal, reggae and touches of electronic & hip hop to create a completely unique fusion of music. … Continue reading

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10 – Death Grips – The Money Store (2012)

Sick of the bland, over-produced Hip Hop / R n’ B that commercial radio swims in? Well, here’s the perfect tonic. I owe my discovery of this to a friend who goes by the nickname of ‘Whitey’ and frankly he’s … Continue reading

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