808 STATE – Ex:el (NAD 2023) – 2LP – Blue Vinyl

2LP – Limited National Album Day 2023 Edition on Blue Vinyl

National Album Dayreturns on October 14th 2023, and this year the theme is ‘90s‘!

Ex:el is the third studio album by 808 State, originally released on 4 March 1991 by ZTT Records. In contrast to the band’s previous work, the album features more catchy melodies and heavier acid techno beats and percussion, embracing earlier flirtations with hip-hop and industrial music.

The album also features the guest vocals of Bernard Sumner of Joy Division and New Order, who sings on “Spanish Heart“. In addition, Bjrk sings on “Qmart” and “Ooops“, and is credited with co-writing both; this album marked the start of a long-running working relationship between Bjrk and Graham Massey.

Tracklist:

Side A
San Francisco
Spanish Heart
Leo Leo

Side B
Smart
Nephatiti
Lift

Side C
Ooops
Empire
In Yer Face

Side D
Cbik
Lambrusco Cowboy
Techno Bell
Olympic