808 State - Outpost Transmission

UK 2002 CDR; Circus Records; FLYL012/PROMO CD23 [Promo - in a variety of sleeves]
UK 2002 CD; Circus Records; CIRCUS CD012
UK 2002 2xLP; Simply Vinyl; S160005

04:58 606 [Vocals: Simon Lord]
05:18 Chopsumwong
04:54 Wheatstraw
04:40 Boogieman
03:44 Roundbum Mary
03:20 Lemonsoul [Vocals: Guy Garvey]
05:56 Suntower
05:53 Dissadis
04:59 Bent
04:58 Souflex
02:58 Crossword [with Alabama 3]
04:29 Lungfoo
05:16 Slowboat
06:58 YoYo

Released:

CD: 13th November 2002 [was delayed from 7th October 2002]
2xLP: 2nd December 2002

News page on Outpost Transmission

Credits:

Recorded @ testa rossa studios, Longsight Mcr Summer 2001
Produced by 808state Graham Massey, Darren Partington, Andrew Barker.
Engineering and pro tool operation Andy Rossa/Graham Massey.
All tracks written by 808state except
606 by 808state/Simian
Simian appear courtesy of-Source-De La Bel Publishing
Lemonsoul by 808state/G. Garvey
Guy Garvey appears courtesy of Elbow-V2-Warner Chappell Publishing
Crossword by 808state/Rev. D. Wayne Love and Larry Love
The Rev. D Wayne Love and Larry Love appear courtesy of Alabama 3

Press Release:

808 STATE
closed the Commonwealth Games
on Saturday 3rd August
New album - 7th October 2002
Outpost Transmission
Circus FYL012

808 State drew a crowd of 40,000 people to one of Europe's biggest free music events last weekend when they headlined a concert in Manchester to close the Commonwealth Games. This concert heralded the return to form of one of Manchester's most pivotal acts. Accompanied by a stunning light and laser display which lit up the night sky in Manchester's city centre, the band performed all their classic tracks along with previewing tunes from their amazing new album Outpost Transmission. 808 State were joined by members of Elbow and Simian. As the band came on stage the crowd erupted and the police had to seal off the centre to stop overcrowding and beg the local radio station to stop advertising the event.

The new album was recorded earlier this year at Testa Rossa Studios in Manchester and features collaborations with Elbow vocalist Guy Garvey on the atmospheric 'Lemonsoul', Simon Lord the singer from Simian on the angular '606' and The Reverend D.Wayne Love and Larry Love the vocalists from Alabama 3 on the brooding 'Crossword'. The Full track listing is: 606 / Chopsumwong Wheatstraw / Boogieman I Fat German / Lemonsoul / Roundbum Mary / Dissadis / Bent / Box 0 Cream / Crossword / Afrodark / Slowboat / Yoyo.

808 State were formed in 1988 by Graham Massey, Martin Price and Gerald Simpson. They recorded the legendary Newbuild for their own label Creed that is often sited as one of the greatest dance albums of all time. The line-up changed to Massey, Andy Barker and Darren Partington who went onto enjoy huge global success with albums like Excel, 808:90 and Gorgeous. They were recently cited by the two leading UK music publications Q and NME as being one of the five most important bands from Manchester. They are without doubt one of the most influential UK dance acts ever and their legendary tracks 'Pacific State' and 'Cübik' are ground breaking musical landmarks that have inspired a legion of acolytes.

This album consolidates all their musical strengths and is a reminder of how important this group's influence has been on the UK music scene. 808 State will be putting together a full UK tour for November.

808 State - Outpost Transmission

JP 2002 CD; Bad News Records; BACY-20 [+ Promo] [7th November 2002]

04:58 606 [Vocals: Simon Lord]
05:18 Chopsumwong
04:54 Wheatstraw
04:40 Boogieman
03:44 Roundbum Mary
03:20 Lemonsoul [Vocals: Guy Garvey]
05:56 Suntower
05:53 Dissadis
04:59 Bent
04:58 Souflex
02:58 Crossword [with Alabama 3]
04:29 Lungfoo
05:16 Slowboat
06:58 YoYo
05:02 Quincy's Lunch

Released:

7th November 2002

Credits:

Written by 808 State.

Remarks:

Available to purchase at HMV Japan.

More info on the Bad News site (in English) here and (in Japanese) here.

808 State - Outpost Transmission

US 2003 CD; Shadow Records; SDW156-P [Promo, no cover - CD has "SDW156-2" cat number]
US 2003 CD; Shadow Records; SDW156-2 [1st April 2003]

04:58 606 [Vocals: Simon Lord]
05:18 Chopsumwong
04:54 Wheatstraw
03:20 Lemonsoul [Vocals: Guy Garvey]
05:56 Suntower
04:59 Bent
04:58 Souflex
02:58 Crossword [with Alabama 3]
04:29 Lungfoo
05:02 Quincy's Lunch [mislabelled "Qunicy's Lunch]
05:53 Dissadis
06:39 Doctors & Nurses [US Bonus Track]
05:33 Brown Sauce [US Bonus Track]
05:00 Long Orange (Testa) [US Bonus Track]

Released:

1st April 2003.

Credits:

Written by 808 State.

Remarks:

TBD