808 State - "Bombadin"/"Marathon" CD5 (Tommy Boy TBXCD 629)
Disc Running Time: 36:08
1) Bombadin (Barta Mix)
2) Bombadin (Original Quica)
3) Marathon (Club 12" Mix)
4) Marathon (Drumpella)
5) Bombadin (Bombapella)
6) Bombadin (Wakacherwaka Mix)
7) Marathon (Original 2 Four Pub Mix)
It's out finally - the new CD5 from 808 State. I have no idea if a new
album is in the works.
"Bombadin" is a latin flavored track reminiscent of their recent remix of
Jon Hassell's "Voiceprint". A very swingy house rhythm, with live latin
percussion by Colin Seddon. However, the track fails because of the
extremely annoying sample Mssrs. Massey and company use. Two or three male
voices chant "Bombadin Ba Ba Bombadin....." over and over. I don't have a
BPM register, but I guestimate the track is around 150-160 BPM. The
"Original Quica" mix is the best of all the versions.
"Marathon" is another house track, but without the latin flavor, or
annoying sample. The drums echo their earlier "Repo Reaper" track, and run
about 150BPM. This track kicks hard, and is worth the purchase price of this
CD5.
Overall, if you enjoyed the bonus 12" that came with their _Gorgeous_
album in 1993, then you'll enjoy this.
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