Phuture 303 - Thunder

Review by Matt Ballance

Thunder by Phuture 303: A Wild Ride Through Acid and Techno Vibes If you’re a fan of raw, unfiltered electronic music that feels like it’s been cooked up in some basement lab with nothing but a Roland TB-303 and a dream, then Thunder by Phuture 303 is gonna slap you right upside the head—in the best way possible. Released on Not On Label (because who needs labels when you’ve got this much juice?), this album dives deep into techno and acid territory, leaving you drenched in neon sweat and ready to lose yourself on the dancefloor. Let’s talk tracks, shall we? First up, there’s “Thunder (Mix 2).” Oh man, this one hits different. It’s all squelchy basslines and hypnotic beats, like your brain's been hijacked by an alien DJ from another dimension. The rhythm just grabs hold of you—it doesn’t let go, not even for a second. You can practically feel the electricity crackling through your headphones. Every time I hear it, I imagine myself speeding down a dark highway at 3 AM, rain pouring outside while lightning flashes light up the sky. Yeah, it’s THAT cinematic. Then there’s “Thunder (Mix 1),” which is kinda like its older sibling but with more attitude. This version has sharper edges, a grittier vibe, almost like it woke up on the wrong side of the bed but decided to own it anyway. There’s something about how the melody loops around itself, pulling you deeper into its vortex. It’s chaotic yet controlled, messy yet precise—a total contradiction wrapped up in four minutes of pure sonic bliss. Honestly, if this track were a person, I’d wanna grab a beer with it. What makes Thunder stand out isn’t just the music; it’s the fact that it feels alive. Like, really alive. It’s not polished or shiny or trying too hard to impress anyone. Instead, it’s rough around the corners, unpredictable, and brimming with personality. Listening to it feels less like pressing play and more like stumbling upon a secret rave where everyone knows the password except you—but they still let you in anyway because the vibe is just that good. So yeah, Thunder might not change your life or anything (or maybe it will, who am I to say?), but it’ll definitely leave you buzzing for hours after the last beat fades out. And hey, isn’t that what great electronic music’s supposed to do? Make you forget where you are for a little while? Final thought: If aliens ever invade Earth, I hope they bring their own copy of Thunder. Otherwise, we’re handing them ours. No questions asked.

Artist: Phuture 303
Album: Thunder

Electronic

Rating: 3.5

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Thunder (Mix 2)
Thunder (Mix 1)

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Phuture 303 - Thunder (Spanky's Mix)

Phuture 303 - Thunder (Professor Traxx's Groove Mix)

Catalog Numbers

7002175

Labels

Not On Label

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Vinyl
12"
White Label

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About Phuture 303

Phuture 303 was formed in 1996 out of the ashes of by Earl Smith Jr. aka DJ Spank Spank and has had, at various times, different members over the years such as Roy Davis, Jr., Damon Neloms (aka Professor Trax), L.A. Williams, Ron Maney aka DJ Skull and most recently Rio The Musician Lee. They released a hand full of singles during that time and also had two full length albums Alpha & Omega in 1996 and Survivals Our Mission in 2001. The duo of Smith and Lee produced and tour'd as Phuture 303 till 2013. In 2014 Pierre and Smith reunited as and included Lee in the lineup and are working on new music and an tour.

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Phuture303

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Ron Maney
Damon Neloms
Roy Davis Jr.
Earl Smith Jr.

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The album *Thunder* by Phuture 303 is a hidden gem in the electronic music scene. It’s pure techno and acid vibes, released independently without a major label backing it. The two tracks, *Thunder (Mix 1)* and *Thunder (Mix 2)*, show how tweaking a single idea can create entirely different moods. It’s like lightning in musical form—raw and electrifying.