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Nightmares On Wax - A Word Of Science
Review by Eelco Rommes
Nightmares On Wax's debut album "A Word Of Science" is a masterpiece of electronic music that has stood the test of time. Released in 1991, the album features a mix of hip-hop, funk, and soul, all tied together with the signature sound of Nightmares On Wax.
The album opens with "Nights Introlude," a short but powerful track that sets the tone for what's to come. From there, the album takes the listener on a journey through different moods and styles, from the upbeat "Biofeedback" to the more mellow "A Case Of Funk."
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Dextrous," which features a catchy beat and a memorable vocal sample. Another highlight is "Aftermath," a haunting track that showcases Nightmares On Wax's ability to create a mood with just a few well-placed sounds.
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Download
Filename: nightmares-on-wax-a-word-of-science.rar- MP3 size: 128.8 mb
- FLAC size: 761.3 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| How Ya Doin' | 03:13 | |
| Stop (Crack) | 0:44 | |
| A Case of Funk | 5:19 | |
| Mega Donutz | 5:11 | |
| E.A.S.E. | 2:59 | |
| How Ya Doin | 3:13 | |
| Back into Time | 04:39 | |
| Sal Batardes | 6:3 | |
| Dextrous | 4:4 | |
| Biofeedback | 5:21 | |
| Aftermath | 3:22 | |
| A Case Of Funk | 5:19 | |
| How Ya Doin' | 3:12 | |
| Coming Down | 5:15 | |
| Sal | 6:03 | |
| Back Into Time | 4:39 | |
| How Ya Doin? | 3:12 | |
| Bwtm | 2:19 | |
| B.W.T.M. | 2:19 | |
| Playtime | 4:26 | |
| Back In Time | 4:39 | |
| Fun | 4:13 | |
| Nights Interlude | 3:25 |
Video
Nightmares on Wax - Aftermath
Nightmares on wax - mega donutz
Images
Catalog Numbers
- WARP CD4
- WARP MC 4
- 592222
- WARP LP4
- warp lp4
- RTD 126.1227.1
Labels
- Warp Records
- Fnac Music Dance Division
- Rough Trade
Listen online
- ascolta in linea
- kuunnella verkossa
- online luisteren
- escuchar en línea
- lytte på nettet
- online anhören
- écouter en ligne
- ouvir online
- lyssna på nätet
Formats
- CD
- Album
- Cassette
- Repress
- Vinyl
- LP
- 12"
- 33 ⅓ RPM
- Reissue
- White Label
- Stereo
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Warp Records |
| Copyright (c) | Warp Records |
| Published By | Copyright Control |
| Licensed To | Warp Records |
| Distributed By | WMD |
| Made By | MPO |
| Licensed From | Warp Records |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Artwork | The Designers Republic |
| Photography | Luke |
| Producer | Nightmares On Wax |
| Written-By | Evelyn, Harper |
| Design | The Designers Republic |
| Cover | The Designers Republic |
| Sleeve | The Designers Republic |
Notes
- Early copies came with cigarette rolling papers and a sticker.
- Tozz 180 appears courtesy of E.A.S.E. Productions
- Tozz 180 appears courtesy of E.A.S.E. Productions.
- ℗ 1991 Warp Records © 1991 Warp Records.
- Cover image © 1991 The Designers Republic under exclusive license to Warp Records.
- Issued in a standard black tray jewel case with 8-page fold-out insert (4 pages printed) with artwork, photo, and credits.
- Subtitle on front: "The 1st & Final Chapter"
- ℗ 1991 Warp Records - © 1991 Fnac Music
- Cover Image © 1991 The Designers Republic Under Exclusive License to Warp Records
- Total Running Time 59.55
- Made in France by MPO
- Tozz 180 appears cortesy of E.A.S.E. Productions
- ℗ 1991 Warp Records © 1991 Warp Records. Made in England.
- Cover Image © 1991 The Designers Republic under exclusive license to Warp Records
Barcodes
- Barcode (Printed): 5 021603 040021
- Barcode (String): 5021603040021
- Matrix / Runout: WARPCD4 10160611 03 % MADE IN U.K.
- Barcode (Text): 5 021603 040021
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L032
- Mould SID Code: none
- Matrix / Runout: WARPCD4 @@ 20020001 1427 @@ 4
- Barcode: 3 383005 922223
- Matrix / Runout: FNAC 592222 MPO 01 @
- Price Code: WM 332
- Matrix / Runout (Etching A): WARPLP-4-A₁ * DMM MAXI
- Matrix / Runout (Etching B): WARPLP-4-B₁ * DMM MAXI
- Barcode: 8 01061 00042 4
- Matrix / Runout: WARPCD4 99646 01
- Mould SID Code: IFPI KA01
About Nightmares On Wax
The longest serving artist on the Warp Records roster. Originally founded in 1988 by George "DJ E.A.S.E." Evelyn and Kevin "Boywonder" Harper. Harper left before the release of Smokers Delight. When playing live they were also joined by MC Toz 180 and guitarist Chris Dawkins.
Real Name
- George Evelyn
Name Vars
- N O W
- N.O.W
- N.O.W.
- NOW
- Naw
- Night Mares On Wax
- Nightares on Wax
- Nightmare On Wax
- Nights On Wax
- NoW
Members
- Robin Taylor-Firth
- Kevin Harper
- George Evelyn
Summary by Eelco Rommes
Comments
Man, I'm Canadian and I love this shit. I think I still have my 12" around here somewhere of this track. When I first heard bleep, like many people I was like "what the fuck is this?" Man, wish I could tell you the imagery this stuff evoked in my mind. It was something like synesthesia. It was stuff I'd never heard before and it was like my consciousness what blown wide open in this paradigm-busting sort of music. Warp's other offspring, Sweet Exorcist and Tricky Disco, did the same to me.
Their is something going around inside my head .Warp rulez
WARP Are Top Notch Sheffield at its best yet again concerning good electronic music going back to Human League years
Reminds me of RIcky's nightclub, Leeds, 1990 - when this track came on the whole club seemed to explode. There was definitely a lot of local pride for N.O.W. and this banger always blew the place up. A seminal & unique tune that still does the business 30 years later.
Video is creepy ?
Jarvis Cocker of Pulp directed this music video? Huh?
Warp Records in its heyday, when it was such a kickass record label!
Absolutely great finest classico.
A classic from warp records
truly evergreen
I was a kid when this came out. Got it on a Deep Heat compilation on vinyl (which I still have!) This riddim amazed me! All the early Warp releases were on fucking point! Middle aged now and still love it. Absolute classic!
U 96 - DER Kommander
I bought this on vinyl. Still got it somewhere.
Americans knew about this tune and 90’s hardcore dance music yes? Yes U.S! ???
WARP AT ITS BEST GOING BACK IN THOSE DAYS WHEN IT WAS KNOWN
50 year's old
That’s better!
WARP at it's best
Loving the bass and the vibes are just classical ???LONG LIVE WARP REC from Sheffield the power house ?️ of electronic music!!!
30 years old this september
Acid man.....bad tune
Look up the main ingredient..... Happiness is around the bend original track
Still got this on a deep heat 1990 cassette ??
timeless
too good
THEIR SOMETHING GOING AROUND INSIDE MY HEAD I THINK ITS UNREAL
A touch of sadness always hits me whenever I hear these classics, Here in Toronto back in the day after leaving the big clubs at 3 -4 in the AM you then head off to Afterhours over at some warehouse that went on till 11am, then we get up and do it all over again the following nite.
THIS IS A TECHNO GEM ON WARP RECORDS