1987

New Release: Front 424 – Quite Unusual by Grandmaster O and Jan Kous

Front 242: 'Quite Unusual' (2" RRE, imported from Belgium). A group that has rarely performed here but still enjoys significant popularity (at least in the discotheques where their "Funkahdafi" is a real floor-filler) is Front 242. The expectations for their new record were therefore high. Unfortunately, "Quite Unusual" on side A doesn't sound very Front-like. It is less intense and compelling than their previous work. The vocals even sound melodious, […]

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Disco Dance Magazine

New Release: The Klinik – Pain And Pleasure by Grandmaster O & Jan Kous

The Klinik: 'Pain and Pleasure' BPM 146 (12" Antler, imported from Belgium). Our southern neighbors continue to delight us with their robust electronic products. This time, they come from Front 242 and The Klinik. The latter are particularly known in the circles of Industrial Music enthusiasts; raw and experimental sounds that often resemble machine noises. Their two LPs are, therefore, quite challenging. 'Pain and Pleasure' is their first 12", filled with […]

January 10, 2024 12

Disco Dance Magazine

New Release: Ciccone Youth – Into The Groovey, Disco Dance 1987

Ciccone Youth: 'Into the Groovey' BPM 120 (12" Blast First, UK). Since this record emerged a few months ago as an obscure American 7", it has been a favorite of mine. Now, it is also available as a 12" (in the same version) and, therefore, a bit more accessible. For true Madonna fans, this rendition of 'Into the Groove' will be downright tormenting. Siccone Youth (the New York group Sonic […]

January 10, 2024 12

Disco Dance Magazine

Brit Hop by Grandmaster O, Disco Dance1 1987

BRIT HOPGenerally, America is considered the paradise of Hip Hop. However, nowadays it seems that our neighbors on the other side of the North Sea also have a thriving rap scene. People like Faze One, DJ Chad Jackson, Hardrock Soul Movement, Marley Marl, and The Three Wize Men are at the forefront of the Brit Hop wave with their recently released records.By Grandmaster OAt first listen, there seems to be […]

January 10, 2024 18

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From The Editorial Team, Disco Dance1 1987

"Once again, a new year; it seems as if 1986 has flown by at 180 BPM. Disco/Dance is entering its eighth year, and who knows how far the magazine will grow this year. The team of contributors is becoming more impressive, the layout is improving, and the circulation is increasing. There also seems to be more happening in disco/dance circles. New trends in dance music are emerging, without the old […]

January 10, 2024 14

Disco Dance Magazine

Product Review: DBX150 X

DBX 150 X Type I Noise Reduction System by Peter Vos, Disco Dance 1987 The well-known DBX 150 Type I noise reduction unit is now available in a new and even more affordable version: the DBX 150 X. It belongs to the new series of "compact cabinets" from DBX, as these are 2x 19" wide. With a simple coupling system, you can combine two units into one 19" cabinet. Noise […]

December 15, 2023 19

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New Release: Fatback – So Delicious

FATBACK: ”So Delicious” (Atlantic LP 90253-1 USA import) Various BPM After a long period of silence, Fatback is back at full strength. Changing from Spring to the Atlantic label has only benefited the group. Bill Curtis and Gerry Thomas handled the production, delivering their strongest album to date. Despite the beats of the nine tracks ranging from 98-128 BPM this time, the groove in the music remains characteristic of the […]

December 13, 2023 12

Coverstory

Coverstory: Lili and Sussie Conquer the Netherlands

Lili and Sussie Conquer the Netherlands by Anthon van der Neut, 1987 Disco Dance1 The Swedes are considered cool, distant, and closed-off. This commonly held belief was recently even scientifically substantiated. How deceptive such a generalization can be was experienced by hundreds of nightclub-goers in the Netherlands during the fifteen performances of the Swedish sisters Lili (20) and Sussie (22). They vigorously exert themselves during their lively stage act with […]

December 12, 2023 25

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New Release: Tracy Spencer – Love is Like a Game by Jan Huisman, Disco Dance 1987

Tracy Spencer: "Love is Like a Game" BPM 117 (12" Import Italy). For incomprehensible reasons, her enormous global hit "Run to Me" didn't break through in the Netherlands. However, with this remake of the 12" from Hot Cold two years ago, she will undoubtedly make it here. Solid Italian beat, good vocals, but above all, the fantastic synthesizer parts together make a record that we can confidently label as one […]

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