Jack the Tab/Tekno Acid Beat
Psychic TV · 1990
133 min · 26 tracks · techno
A kaleidoscopic blend of acid house rhythms and experimental soundscapes that transports listeners to a euphoric dancefloor.
Top tracks — play these first
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Psyche Out Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Tune In (Turn On Thee Acid House) — This track encapsulates the ethos of acid house, featuring hypnotic beats and a playful vocal mantra that invites listeners into a collective experience.
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Liquid Eyeliner — With its infectious groove and psychedelic lyrics, this track exemplifies Psychic TV's ability to blend danceable rhythms with abstract storytelling.
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Jump Thee Gun — The extended duration allows for immersive exploration of sonic textures, making it a prime example of the album's experimental foundation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's seamless flow and innovative sound design mark it as a notable entry in the acid house genre.
What we noticed
- Many tracks utilize repetitive acid house motifs layered with experimental sound effects, enhancing the hypnotic quality of the music.
- Several pieces incorporate unconventional structures, often eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of evolving soundscapes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive auditory journey experience
- wave-like pacing for exploration
- dynamic soundscapes to get lost
- for extended listening sessions
- experimental beats for open-minded listeners
Maybe skip if you
- prefer structured song formats
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album popularized acid house in the UK, establishing wider recognition for the band.
- Themes
- acid house manifesto· psychedelic dancefloor· experimental soundscapes
- Career context
- By 1990, Psychic TV had established themselves as pioneers in the industrial and electronic scenes. This album followed their previous works, showcasing a creative shift towards acid house influences while continuing to push the boundaries of genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aphex Twin· The Black Dog· Boards of Canada
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Psyche Out Start here 3:53
- 2 Rapid Bliss 4:07
- 3 Aquarius Rising 1:36
- 4 Last Night 1:07
- 5 Blue Heart 5:54
- 6 Oxygen 3:46
- 7 Jump Thee Gun 8:29
- 8 Terminate 5:52
- 9 Youth 1:31
- 10 Only Human 6:15
- 11 Balkan Red Alert 4:59
- 12 Meet Every Situation Head On 5:25
- 13 Your Body 9:14
- 14 Abstract Reality 3:44
Disc 2
- 1 Blue Pyramid 5:21
- 2 Groove To Get Down 4:52
- 3 Wicked 6:32
- 4 Scared To Live 4:52
- 5 Liquid Eyeliner 5:57
- 6 Sandoz Tabman 5:25
- 7 Tune In (Turn On Thee Acid House) 5:33
- 8 Joy 5:22
- 9 Discomen 9:30
- 10 Tune In (remix) 4:32
- 11 Love-War-Riot (Vocoder mix) 6:56
- 12 Neuropolitiks 2:30
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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