Various Artists (C&M Connection / Nexus 21 / Mark Archer) - Bio Rhythm 3 (re-indulge)

Network Records

£25.18

CAT NO.: BIO3LP
FORMAT: 2 x 12" Vinyl
RELEASE DATE: 06 Dec 2021
TERRITORY: Worldwide
BARCODE: 5060870478700
GENRE: Acid House / Electro / House / Techno

TRACK LISTING
A1. Neal Howard - Indulge (Discomedments Homage Re-edit)
A2. minimalArchiv - Seduced By Theory
B1. Nexus 21 - Silicon (Don't Need The Bleep Mix)
B2. Discomendments - Herd Immunity
C1. Doggy - Neurosilence (Unreleased)
C2. Mark Archer - The Presence of Beauty
D1. mg - 2 Sensual
D2. C&M Connection - Bio Rhythms

It’s not normal to take 31 years to release a follow up album. But then Network was never a normal sort of record label, and often opted for the quirky rather than the quick buck. The logo was launched in 1990 and that year, along with a slew of startlingly good singles, created and issued two bio-rhythm compilations, each of which showcased cutting edge USA techno rubbing shoulders alongside its’ sparse UK bleep counterpart.

At the time the words quality and dance music compilations were not phrases shared that much. bio-rhythm 1 and it’s almost instant follow up bio-rhythm 2 bucked the trend with groundbreaking exclusive tracks, iconic minimal artwork and surreal sleeve notes.

Each of the albums have been hailed by many as piece de resistance primers to electronica music.

As well as capturing the zitgeist of a blurry everything of that moment experimental time, they have endured to be acclaimed as all time iconic classics. So why was there no follow up? One reason was that things were moving so bewilderingly fast at the time for Network that the emphasis was always on the next thing, not regurgitating repetitive beat ideas.

Another was that the opportunity arose to direct the acumen gained from the bio-rhythm experience at the release of two (now equally acclaimed) compilations from Frank and Karen Mendez’s cult Nu-Groove label.

The current Network reconstruction meant an opportunity to re-indulge and finally release bio-rhythm 3. Matt Anniss’s splendid sleeve notes are reproduced below and tell you all you need to know about the carefully selected (and mostly exclusive to this collection) tracks on 2 x 12 vinyl for increased sonic joy. Network. We continue.