Transmission Suite
Transmission Suite - the highly anticipated new album from acid-house pioneers and electronic music legends 808 State is out now: a record that remains true to the forward-thinking ethos of this remarkable band three decades after they first formed. 808 State are without doubt one of the most important bands in electronic music. From their 1988 album debut LP Newbuild, (that won them notable early fans including Aphex Twin: “It was the next step after Chicago acid, and as much as I loved that, I could relate much better to 808 State. It seemed colder and more human at the same time”), through collaborations with Bjork and New Order, to the definitive Pacific State, their legacy and influence cannot be overstated. Their new album Transmission Suite reflects the rich backstory of electronic music, but with 808 State being 808 State, they also deliver an innovative and forward-thinking vision. Put simply, Transmission Suite – their seventh album – effortlessly evokes the past, present and future. PRAISE FOR TRANSMISSION SUITE: "As accomplished as anyone else around" 8/10, Mixmag “Timeless… enduring music that still sounds relevant and fun” 8.5/10, DJ Mag “One of the most exciting electronic albums in years” Blow Up Magazine “Wanders confidently around a dystopian cityscape that is all its own” The Arts Desk “focused, confident and delightfully wistful” Exclaim!
In the late '80s and early '90s, 808 State helped pioneer British electronica with a trio of LPs, influencing pioneering artists like Aphex...