Dimension Intrusion
1993 studio album by F.U.S.E.
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Dimension Intrusion is the debut studio album by Canadian electronic music producer Richie Hawtin, credited under the alias F.U.S.E. It was released in June 1993 by Plus 8 and Warp, serving as the fifth album in Warp's Artificial Intelligence series.
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| Released | June 7, 1993 | |||
| Recorded | 1991–1993 | |||
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| Length | 76:26 | |||
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| Producer | Richie Hawtin | |||
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According to music writer Margy Holland, Dimension Intrusion is "widely considered one of the greatest electronic albums ever".[3]
Critical reception
Fact described Dimension Intrusion as "a record which really demonstrates Hawtin's range as a producer" and "one of his most melodic, immediate works".[6] AllMusic stated that the album alternates between "minimalist stompers [and] more melodic, contemplative material," which made Hawtin "a perfect match for the other producers in Warp's Artificial Intelligence series."[4]
In 2012, Fact placed it at number 38 on its list of the "100 Best Albums of the 1990s".[1]
The album is listed in the book 501 Essential Albums of the 90s (2024); contributor Margy Holland writes that "Hawtin set out to create something in between the futurism of Detroit techno and the hypnosis of Chicago house music. The result was a variety of thumping, acid-tinged floor stompers; hypnotic songs, and minimal techno gems for the ages."[3]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Richie Hawtin.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "A New Day" | 3:53 |
| 2. | "F.U." | 7:45 |
| 3. | "Slac" | 3:17 |
| 4. | "Dimension Intrusion" | 4:03 |
| 5. | "Substance Abuse" | 5:09 |
| 6. | "Train-Trac.1" | 6:42 |
| 7. | "Another Time (Revisited)" | 6:21 |
| 8. | "Theychx" | 13:27 |
| 9. | "Uva" | 8:05 |
| 10. | "Mantrax" | 8:00 |
| 11. | "Nitedrive" | 3:28 |
| 12. | "Into the Space" | 5:02 |
| 13. | "Logikal Nonsense" | 1:14 |
Personnel
- Richie Hawtin – production, editing
- Matthew Hawtin – artwork