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From:
Derek Jordan
To:
Chris.Hilker
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Date:
Tue, 6 Feb 1996 18:12:19 -0700 (MST)
Subject:
Re: (idm) Questions About New Buys
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quoted 4 lines It's not just you. I have no idea why people are calling Octagon Man an> It's not just you. I have no idea why people are calling Octagon Man an > electro project, based on the LP. Maybe the singles are different. Of > course, considering just how wretched some of the electro revival is (like > the uninspired and tedious Elecktroids LP), perhaps it's better that way.
If I could just interject for a moment...I lived through "american electro-boogie:the breakdancing years", and this shit coming out lately has nothing to do with electro, it's too watered down. Early 80's electro consisted of BOOOMbastic 808's, mad computer game rhythms, and spacey melodies. Where the hell are these elements in this revival? Drexciya and UR exemplify this style. 'bass camp 808' or 'the final frontier' are excellent examples. That's why I can't wait to hear this Elektroids LP...Hell, I cracked many a rib trying to pop to 'soul sonic force', and 'buffalo boys'!!! I'd think I should know a little about electro!!! Derek