1989 studio album by 808 State From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
90 is the second studio album by British electronic music group 808 State, released on 4 December 1989 as their first album on ZTT Records.[3] The album features the single "Pacific State", which reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart in November 1989.[4] 90 was released in the United States as Utd. State 90, without "The Fat Shadow (Pointy Head Mix)", but with other bonus tracks.[5]
| 90 | ||||
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| Released | 4 December 1989 | |||
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| Length | 39:14 | |||
| Label | ZTT | |||
| Producer | 808 State | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music |  [6] |
| Drowned in Sound | 8/10[7] |
| NME | 10/10[8] |
| Q | [9] |
| Record Collector | [10] |
| Record Mirror | 4.8080808/5[11] |
| Sounds | [12] |
Slant Magazine listed the album at number 54 on its list of the "Best Albums of the 1980s", calling it a "thrilling expansion of the possibilities for acid house and arguably the best LP ever produced in the style".[13] The album was also included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.[14]
In September 2008, 90 was re-released as a "deluxe edition", the original album remastered by Graham Massey, and Ian Peel and Graham Massey compiled a bonus disc of remixes and tracks, of which were previously exclusive to Utd. State 90, which included:[15]
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