On February 20, 1989, Meat Beat Manifesto released their groundbreaking debut album Storm the Studio, a record that helped shape the industrial, electronic, and trip hop scenes of the late 80s and early 90s. Led by Jack Dangers, the UK based group blended elements of hip-hop, dub, and industrial with heavy sampling and experimental production, creating a sound that was ahead of its time.
Unlike traditional albums, Storm the Studio was structured more like a remix project, with its four tracks God O.D., Re-Animator, Strap Down, and I Got the Fear. Each appearing in multiple variations and extended mixes. This approach was highly influential in the evolution of electronic music, setting the stage for future acts in the breakbeat and trip hop genres.
While it wasn’t a commercial hit, Storm the Studio became a cult classic, earning praise for its innovative production and aggressive, genre defying sound. It remains one of the most influential underground electronic albums of the late 80s.
80s insight: Meat Beat Manifesto’s use of heavy sampling and breakbeats helped inspire artists in big beat and trip hop, including acts like The Prodigy, Chemical Brothers, and Massive Attack.
Unlike traditional albums, Storm the Studio was structured more like a remix project, with its four tracks God O.D., Re-Animator, Strap Down, and I Got the Fear. Each appearing in multiple variations and extended mixes. This approach was highly influential in the evolution of electronic music, setting the stage for future acts in the breakbeat and trip hop genres.
While it wasn’t a commercial hit, Storm the Studio became a cult classic, earning praise for its innovative production and aggressive, genre defying sound. It remains one of the most influential underground electronic albums of the late 80s.
80s insight: Meat Beat Manifesto’s use of heavy sampling and breakbeats helped inspire artists in big beat and trip hop, including acts like The Prodigy, Chemical Brothers, and Massive Attack.
