Electro Glide In Blue - Apollo Four Forty

One of those acts who seem to have been completely forgotten and condemnded to the vaults of time. A shame, as this lot knocked out some fine hits in their shortlived chart spell. Who were they: Apollo 440 are from the UK and made instrumental music with minimal vocal snatches, fusing drum and bass, rock and pop. On this album: 'Krupa' was never as big as it should have been, a frantic breakbeat affair with brassy riffs, tight vocal samples and sum intricate drum rolls to propell it along. 'Ain't Talkin' Bout Dub' was rockier still, electric guitar riffs fused with a reggae tinged vocal, this one cracked the top ten. I also ...  Read the complete review

Well not many people will know, that many of their classic dance favourites, were created by this group. "Ain’t talki’n bout dub" anyone? "Krupa"? you probably don’t recognise the name, but any dance guru who here’s the tune will instantly recognise it. This album is available at your nearest music bargain bin around the £5 mark. For any person who likes dance classics or any dance you might want to take a look. This whole album has got a jungle, dance era about it, it really is an old dance style, that has been forgotten. I would only recommend this to a friend if I was sure they would be into it. ...  Read the complete review