En-Tact
En-Tact is the fourth studio album by Scottish band the Shamen, released in 1990. It was the first Shamen album to feature Mr C, and the last to feature Will Sinnott (who died on 23 May 1991). It fused the band's past psychedelic rock sounds with the rave act it became, developing a style that represented multicultural dance music.
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1 November 1990 | |||
| Recorded | 1989–1990 | |||
| Genre | Electronic | |||
| Length | 69:33 (UK version) 65:18 (US version) | |||
| Label | One Little Indian | |||
| Producer | The Shamen | |||
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Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |  [1] |
| Encyclopedia of Popular Music |  [2] |
| Entertainment Weekly | B+[3] |
| NME | 7/10[4] |
The album was included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.[5]
Track listing
Original UK 1990 release
| No. | Title | mix/remix | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Human Nrg" | 3:22 | |
| 2. | "Progen (Land of Oz)" (Edit) | Paul Oakenfold | 4:07 |
| 3. | "Possible Worlds" | 3:45 | |
| 4. | "Omega Amigo" | Steve Osbourne | 4:44 |
| 5. | "Hyperreal" | 4:32 | |
| 6. | "Lightspan" | Irresistible Force | 5:48 |
| 7. | "Make It Mine v2.5" (Evil Ed) | 'Evil' Ed Richards | 3:57 |
| 8. | "Oxygen Restriction" | 3:48 | |
| 9. | "Evil Is Even" | 13:16 | |
| 10. | "Human Nrg (Massey)" | Graham Massey of 808 State | 4:36 |
| 11. | "Make It Mine v1.3 (Pirate Radio)" | 4:54 | |
| 12. | "Oxygen Reprise v2.0" | 5:20 | |
| 13. | "Hear Me O My People (Orbital - Delays Expected)" | Orbital | 7:24 |
| No. | Title | mix/remix | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Human Nrg" | 3:22 | |
| 2. | "Progen" (Land of Oz Edit) | Paul Oakenfold | 4:07 |
| 3. | "Possible Worlds" | 3:45 | |
| 4. | "Omega Amigo" | Steve Osbourne | 4:44 |
| 5. | "Evil Is Even (Edit)" | 4:20 | |
| 6. | "Hyperreal" | 4:32 | |
| 7. | "Lightspan" | Irresistible Force | 5:48 |
| 8. | "Make It Mine" (v2.5 Evil Ed) | 'Evil' Ed Richards | 3:57 |
| 9. | "Oxygen Restriction" | 3:48 | |
| 10. | "Hear Me O My People (Edit)" | Orbital | 5:11 |
US 1991 issue
The version of En-tact released in the US, and in the UK from 1991 onwards, had a different track listing:
| No. | Title | Mix/remix | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Move Any Mountain" (Progen - Beatmasters 7") | Beatmasters | 3:28 |
| 2. | "Human Nrg (Massey)" | Graham Massey of 808 State | 4:39 |
| 3. | "Possible Worlds: Deep PSI" | 3:44 | |
| 4. | "Omega Amigo" | Steve Osbourne | 4:44 |
| 5. | "Evil Is Even [Edit]" | 4:23 | |
| 6. | "Hyperreal Orbit" (Early Fade) | William Orbit | 5:22 |
| 7. | "Lightspan" | Ben Chapman | 4:39 |
| 8. | "Make It Mine" (v1.3 Lenny D Vox) | Lenny Dee | 3:32 |
| 9. | "Oxygen Restriction" | 3:49 | |
| 10. | "Hear Me" (O My People) (Edit) | Orbital | 5:11 |
| 11. | "666 Edit" (Move Any Mountain) | 'Evil' Ed Richards | 4:48 |
| 12. | "Make It Minimal" | 3:18 | |
| 13. | "Hyperreal Selector" (Edit) | Jack Dangers of Meat Beat Manifesto | 4:01 |
| 14. | "Lightspan Soundwave" (Edit) | Renegade Soundwave | 4:19 |
| 15. | "Progen 91 [I.R.P. in the Land of Oz]" | Paul Oakenfold | 5:21 |
Charts
| Chart (1990–1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums (OCC)[6] | 31 |
| US Billboard 200[7] | 138 |
References
- Bush, John. "En-Tact – The Shamen". AllMusic. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
- Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press.
- Fox, Marisa (17 January 1992). "En-Tact". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
- Williams, Simon (20 October 1990). "Long Play". NME. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- Robert Dimery; Michael Lydon (23 March 2010). 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: Revised and Updated Edition. Universe. ISBN 978-0-7893-2074-2.
- "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- "The Billboard 200: Week of March 7, 1992". Billboard. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
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