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En-Tact

The Shamen · 1990

67 min · 15 tracks · psychedelic rock · techno

A kaleidoscopic blend of techno beats and psychedelic rock that pulses with vibrant energy.

Why this album works

'En-Tact' was pivotal in placing The Shamen at the forefront of the acid house movement, achieving significant commercial success with its single 'Move Any Mountain'. The album reached number 1 on the UK Albums Chart, and its innovative fusion of genres influenced many artists within the techno and alternative scenes.
Best for
dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing
Context
Released in January 1990, 'En-Tact' marked The Shamen's transition from underground rave culture to mainstream recognition. This album followed their previous work, 'In Gorbachev We Trust', and is often credited with catapulting them into the UK charts, solidifying their place in the burgeoning electronic and alternative music scenes.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Move Any Mountain: Progen 91 (Beatmasters edit) Standout 3:29
  • 2 Human NRG (Massey) Standout 4:39
  • 3 Possible Worlds: Deep Psi Standout 5:37
  • 4 Omega Amigo 4:44
  • 5 Evil is Even (edit) 4:22
  • 6 Hyperreal (Orbit) 5:22
  • 7 Lightspan (Ben Chapman mix) 4:38
  • 8 Make it Mine (v1.3 Lenny D Vox edit) 3:32
  • 9 Oxygen Restriction 3:49
  • 10 Hear Me 5:12
  • 11 Move Any Mountain (666 Edit) 4:48
  • 12 Make it Mine (v2.1 Make it Minimal) 3:19
  • 13 Hyperreal (Selector) 4:03
  • 14 Lightspan Soundwave 4:19
  • 15 Progen 91 (I.R.P. in the Land of Oz) 5:21

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