808 STATE EX:EL

Title: ex:el
Artist: 808 State
Label: ZTT
Genre: Breakbeat, House, Techno, Downtempo
Catalog number: ZTT6D
Format: 2×12″
Condition: Media: Very Good+ / Sleeve: Very Good+

The album also features the guest vocals of Bernard Sumner of Joy Division and New Order fame, who sings on “Spanish Heart”. In addition, Bjrk sings on “Qmart” and “Ooops” and is credited with co-writing the two songs, establishing a partnership with 808 State’s Graham Massey that would result in his working on many of her solo projects.

Add to all this two of the best techno singles from the early ’90s — “In Yer Face,” a subtly politicized anti-American slammer, and the almighty “Cubik”; and Ex:El stands out all the more strongly. A true masterpiece.