David Joseph - Joys Of Life 1984

Island Records 12IS 153

When David Joseph left Hi Tension for a crack at a solo career, he pretty much ended the groups career. Harsh but true, David's voice was what made Hi Tension connect. Without him they were just another damn fine rhythm section.

For David, all the stops were pulled in an effort to launch him into the collective consciousness of the record buying public. Three singles and an album within the year of 1983 alone. This is the 12" release of the album title track, Joys Of Life, which was released in 1984. It's specially remixed by Godwin Logie & Froggy. A bit of a shame that the B-Side is another album track and there's no Instrumental or Dubs but its still a good release. Enjoy!

• Joys Of Life (Special Remix)
• Baby Won't You Take My Love

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Filename: Joys Of Life 12.rar Size: 20.34 MB

Hi Tension - Hi Tension 1978

Island Records ILPS 9564

A defining moment in the history of UK Dance. Amongst the Disco dross that was stagnating on the dancefloors across Britain there arose a new sound. 'Hi-Tension' battered its way through the crowd with its "Bless The Funk" chant, nobodys feet were still. A few months later the 'British Hustle' shimmied onto the floor with its incessant guitar and percussion. New life was injected into the artery of the dance scene, albeit short lived.

Pioneering Brit Funk group Hi Tension evolved from NW London band Hot Waxx (which included Phil Fearon, later of Galaxy). They created a big buzz in a short period of time and certainly left their mark. The band split in the early '80's with David Joseph pursuing a solo career. They enjoyed much airplay on the 90's Rare Groove scene via the resurrection of their 1979 release 'There's A Reason'. After David's solo career lost its impetus, the group reformed for a short spell covering the Surface classic 'Happy'.

• You're My Girl
• Searchin'
• Autumn Love
• Power And Lightning
• Unspoken
• British Hustle
• If It Moves You
• Hi-Tension
• Peace On Earth

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Filename: Hi Tension 1978.rar Filesize: 70.22 MB