PropellerheadsDive EP

Label:

Wall Of Sound – WALLT 016

Format:

Vinyl , 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP

Country:

UK

Released:

Genre:

Electronic

Style:

Big Beat

Tracklist

A1 Dive!
A2 Ron’s Theory
B1 Lethal Cut
B2 Go Faster

Companies, etc.

  • Produced AtThe Würx
  • Mastered AtThe Exchange
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Wall Of Sound Recordings
  • Copyright ©Wall Of Sound Recordings
  • Published ByCopyright Control
  • Pressed ByP.R. Records Limited
  • Lacquer Cut AtThe Exchange

Credits

  • Design [Sleeve]Peter Barrett (3)
  • Lacquer Cut ByMike's*
  • Mastered ByMike*
  • Performer [Propellerheads Aircrew]Will White
  • Photography By [Portrait of Propellerheads]Chris Clunn
  • Plated ByE (59)
  • Written-By, ProducerAlex Gifford

Notes

Propellerheads airbase: The Hub Club, Bath, UK.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 5 028589 002562 >
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): WALLT 016 A1 MIKE'S-THE EXCHANGE
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): WALLT 016 B1 MIKE'S-THE EXCHANGE PR E - P2

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
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Dive EP (CD, EP) Wall Of Sound WALLD 016 Europe 1996
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Dive EP (CD, EP, Slimline Jewel Case) Wall Of Sound WALLD 016, WallD 016 UK 1996
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Dive EP (CD, EP) Wall Of Sound WALLD 016, WallD 016 Australia & New Zealand 1996
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Dive EP (12", EP, White Label, Promo, Stamped) Wall Of Sound WALL T 016 UK 1996
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Dive (CD, Single) Wall Of Sound WALL D 016 S UK 1997

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Reviews

  • Big-Beat-Beddy's avatar
    Big-Beat-Beddy
    Edited 2 months ago
    With its funky break-beats, infectious bassline and hip hop turntablism, the Propellerheads' debut release opened the floodgates for their distinctive brand of dancefloor-oriented big beat. Unlike the majority of big beat artists, the Props performed a lot of their own drums and bass, giving their music a more organic, vibrant and tighter sound than their sampling peers. One of their finest works, but it was strangely left off their album in favour of weaker tracks. (8)

    "Lethal Cut" continued the template set by "Dive!" with its blistering uptempo break-beats and catchy riff. Uses the staccato sound of an Australian crossing walk signal as opening percussion (likely borrowed from Orbital's "Walk Now..."). But at over 7 minutes in length, it might have benefited from a cut of its own. (7)

    "Go Faster" bridges the gap between trip hop and big beat, its downbeat, bittersweet string melody and classical piano chords juxtaposed with prominent break-beats (from Carleen & The Groovers' "Can We Rap") and stylish scratching. (7)

    "Ron's Theory" showcases the quirky, downtempo brand of breaks that would characterise much of the Props' debut album. (6)

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