Newbuild

808 State

Newbuild

RELEASED: September 01, 1988
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Sync/Swim Meaning 6:20 2. Flow Coma 6:01 3. Dr. Lowfruit (4 A.M. mix) 7:36 4. Headhunters Meaning 5:02 5. Narcossa 5:17 6. E Talk 4:01 7. Compulsion Meaning 5:22
Newbuild is the debut album by British electronic music group 808 State, released in 1988. The album is characterized by its innovative use of sampling, synthesizers, and drum machines, showcasing the band's pioneering sound that blends acid house, techno, and ambient music. The album's tracks are known for their intricate rhythms and layered textures, which influenced the evolution of electronic music in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Newbuild is often recognized for its role in establishing 808 State as a key player in the Manchester music scene and the broader acid house movement, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of electronic music.