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Sunday 8PM / Saturday 3AM

Faithless · 1999

54 min · 10 tracks · house · techno · trip hop

A vibrant blend of house, techno, and trip hop that immerses listeners in a euphoric nighttime journey.

Why this album works

The album features the hit single 'God Is a DJ,' which became an anthem for electronic music fans, showcasing the group's ability to blend catchy hooks with meaningful themes. It received critical acclaim and contributed to Faithless's reputation as pioneers in the UK electronic scene during the late '90s.
Career context
When 'Sunday 8PM / Saturday 3AM' was released in January 1999, Faithless was solidifying their presence in electronic music following their breakthrough album 'Reverence' from 1996. This album represented their evolution into deeper and more complex soundscapes while building on the success of their previous work.
Stylistic neighbors
Moby· Cabaret Voltaire· William Orbit

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 The Garden (End of Summer intro) 1:30
  • 2 Killer’s Lullaby (Nightmares on Wax mix) Standout 5:24
  • 3 Take the Long Way Home (End of the Road mix) 6:32
  • 4 Bring My Family Back (Paul Van Dyk mix) Standout 7:54
  • 5 Sunday 8pm (A Time for Lovin’ mix) 3:32

Disc 2

  • 1 Hour of Need (Skinny mix) 3:47
  • 2 Postcards (Rewritten mix) 3:29
  • 3 God Is a DJ (Yes He Is) Standout 8:51
  • 4 Thank You 9:17
  • 5 Why Go? (radio mix) 3:47

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata