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Thermo Kings
Electronic · 1996 · 10 tracks

Thermo Kings

A high-octane 1996 remix album, Thermo Kings delivers propulsive techno, drum and bass, and big beat. Expect intricate, energetic 90s electronic sounds.

December 28, 1996 · ZTT

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Thermo Kings is a potent distillation of mid-90s electronic music, presenting 808 State's signature sound through a lens of contemporary club remixes. This album pulsates with an undeniable energy, driven by the era's cutting-edge production techniques and a relentless commitment to the dancefloor. It's a journey through the intricate rhythms of techno, the breakneck speed of drum and bass, and the chunky grooves of big beat, all filtered through the distinct sonic identity of one of electronic music's most influential acts. The remixes here aren't just rehashes, but often bold reinterpretations that push the original tracks into new, exhilarating territories.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks
01
Joyrider (A Natural mix by 808state)
7:01
02
Balboa (A Paranormal mix by 808state)
6:17
03
Azura (An Ultramarine mix by 808state)
5:52
04
Azura (A Fiendish mix by Dillinja)
6:20
05
Lopez (A Metamorphic mix by Brian Eno)
6:25
06
Lopez (Hard On)
6:47
07
Paradan (A Paranoid mix by 808state)
5:03
08
Spanish Marching (A Gala mix by 808state)
5:46
09
Goa (A Pagan mix by 808state)
4:08
10
Pump (A Mesmer mix by 808state)
3:22
Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden, sharp drop into a relentless drum and bass rhythm on what feels like track 3, after a synth-heavy build-up.
The way a classic acid house bassline unexpectedly re-emerges on track 5, completely recontextualized by new breakbeats.
The intricate, almost dizzying synth arpeggios that take center stage around the midpoint of track 7, creating a sense of controlled chaos.
The explosive, layered percussion breakdown on track 9, where multiple drum machine patterns interlock before a massive synth chord resolves the tension.

How does Thermo Kings sound next to the rest of 808 State's catalogue?

Absent+3.6σ

The vocals lean far further into absent than the rest of the catalogue.

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