Bandulu - Guidance

Review by Edwin Schouten

Guidance, the latest album by Bandulu, is a true masterpiece of electronic music. The album is a perfect blend of techno, dub, and ambient, creating a unique sound that is both hypnotic and ethereal. The tracks are expertly crafted, with intricate rhythms and layered melodies that build and evolve throughout each song. The album is full of surprises, with unexpected twists and turns that keep the listener engaged and enthralled. The production quality is exceptional, with each sound and beat perfectly balanced and placed in the mix. The album has a cohesive flow, with each track seamlessly transitioning into the next. The standout tracks include "Mantra", "Phosphor", and "Repercussions". Guidance is a must-listen for fans of electronic music, and a testament to Bandulu's talent and creativity.

Artist: Bandulu
Album: Guidance

Electronic

1993

Rating: 4.32

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Better Nation (Carl Craig Innerzone Mix)	5:32
Invaders	11:14
Messenger	5:16
Amaranth - Love Lies Bleeding	7:38
Guidance	8:20
Flex	5:36
Gravity Pull	8:58
Revelation	10:54
Tribal Reign	7:11
Lifestyle	4:56
Better Nation	05:36
Pacekeeper	5:41
Earth 6	7:27
Better Nation (Innerzone Mix)

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Catalog Numbers

INF 003LP
COCY-75456
NR 2011
INF 003T
INF 003CDP
INFCD 3, 474185 2, SCR 474185 2, INF 003CD
INF 003CD

Labels

Infonet
Creation Records
Creation Records, Infonet
Never Records
Infonet, Creation Records

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lyssna på nätet
online luisteren
kuunnella verkossa
escuchar en línea
écouter en ligne
lytte på nettet
online anhören
ouvir online
ascolta in linea

Formats

2 × Vinyl
LP
Album
Limited Edition
Clear
CD
Promo
Vinyl
12"
33 ⅓ RPM
45 RPM
White Label

Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Creation Records Ltd.
Copyright (c)	Creation Records Ltd.
Record Company	Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd.
Pressed By	MPO
Distributed By	Sony Music
Published By	Copyright Control
Glass Mastered At	Nimbus

Credits

Role	Credit
Engineer	Oisin
Sleeve	New Language Design
Written-By	Bissmire, O'Connell, Thompson
Design	New Language Design
Artwork	New Language Design
Liner Notes	Nobby Style
Producer	Bissmire, O'Connell, Thompson
Lacquer Cut By	Porky
Arranged By	J. Bissmire, J O'Connell, L. Keogh, L. Thompson
Mixed By	J. Bissmire, J O'Connell, L. Keogh, L. Thompson
Mastered By	Porky

Notes

Respect to Chris Abbot and all those who have been involved in Bandulu projects. Many thanks to Oisin our engineer.
Special thanks to Jeff, Natalie, Saskia, Bridie, Rob, Ben, Nick, Lewis, Toby, Cracks, Davey D, Michael T, The Bunker Boys, Carl Craig, Juan and Eddie.
Infonet Electronic Recordings
℗&© 1993 Creation Records Limited / 8 Westgate Street London e8 3rn / Made in England
Has a small sticker on cover that advertises the clear vinyl.
Also available as a black vinyl edition with the same catalog number.
Durations do not appear on the release.
There is also a clear vinyl edition that has the same catalog number.
Japanese release with obi strip and liner notes
A:45 RPM, B:33 ⅓ RPM.
A Bandulu Production.
Special thanks to Morgan King and FM Inc.
ONE LOVE NICKY.
℗+© 1992 Creation Records.
All tracks unpublished.
Made in France (on label).
Made in England (on rear cover).
Samples:
"Guidance" contains a vocal sample of D.F.X. - Relax Your Body on Full Time Records.
"Amaranth - Love Lies Bleeding" contains a sample of My Mine - Hypnotic Tango on Progress Record.
"Lifestyle" contains a vocal sample of Vision - Other Side Of Life on Interface Records.
“Lifestyle” contans samples from “daddy” by Sylvia Plath - “daddy, daddy you bastard” and “they’re dancing and stamping”.
Comes in a transparent jewel case without inlay.
Spine: INFCD 3 / 474185 2
Rear cover as well as CD: SCR 474185 2 / 01-474185-10
Back of leaflet: INF 003CD
© 1993 Creation Records Limited/Distribution Sony Music.
℗ + © 1993 Creation Records Limited/Infonet Electronic Recordings 1993.
Released in a standard jewel case with 4 page booklet.
Durations are not listed on release.
INFONET ELECTRIC RECORDINGS ℗ & © 1993 Creations Records Limited
Made in England
Made in France.
"Guidance" contains a vocal sample of D.F.X. - Relax Your Body on Full Time Records.
"Amaranth - Love Lies Bleeding" contains a sample of My Mine - Hypnotic Tango on Progress Record.
"Lifestyle" contains a vocal sample of Vision - Other Side Of Life on Interface Records.

Barcodes

Barcode: 5025006360038
Matrix / Runout (Side A): INF03LP-A-1
Matrix / Runout (Side B): INF003LP-B-1
Matrix / Runout (Side C): INF03LP-C-1
Matrix / Runout (Side D): INF03LP-D1
Other (Etched on side A of record): GUIDANCE AND PROTECTION.
Other (Etched on record): BC2487
Barcode: 4988001370772
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): GUIDANCE AND PROTECTION.
Barcode (Text): 5 017556 280034
Barcode (String): 5017556280034
Matrix / Runout (Side A): INFONET 003 T A1 GUIDANCE AND PROTECTION. A PORKY PRIME CUT. MPO
Matrix / Runout (Side B): INFONET 003 T B1 PORKY FAST LANE TO THE FUTURE. LIVE FROM THE THUNDERGROUND. MPO
Label Code: LC 6306
Matrix / Runout (Side A): Infonet 003 T A1
Other (Side A): A PORKY PRIME CUT
Matrix / Runout (Side B): Infonet 003 T B1
Other (Side B): FAST LANE TO THE FUTURE
Other (Side B): LIVE FROM THE THUNDERGROUND
Barcode (Text): 5 099747 418525
Barcode (Scanned): 5099747418525
Matrix / Runout (Mirrored): 01-474185-10 22 A1 [DADC Austria Logo]
Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
Price Code: CB 791
Other: CDC
Pressing Plant ID: 01-474185-10
Barcode (Printed): 5 025006 660039
Barcode: 5025006660039
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 - mirrored): :MASTERED: :BY NIMBUS: INFO 3 CD · 1:3
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 - mirrored): :MASTERED: :BY NIMBUS: INFO 3 CD · 1:4
Barcode: 5 017556 280034
Label Code: 6306
Other (Side A): GUIDANCE AND PROTECTION

About Bandulu

Bandulu was a British electronic music group from north London consisting of Jamie Bissmire, John O'Connell & Lucien Thompson. Along with Chris Abbot, Bandulu started the Creation records sub-label Infonet. The music often relied heavily on techno and dub elements. They owned the label and were also signed to Warners/Blanco Y Negro & Music Man.