Rude Solo - DCFumes EP

Review by Jacques Joseph Akana Iumola

Alright, let’s dive into DCFumes EP by Rude Solo—a hidden gem from the UK electronic scene back in '97. Released on New Emissions, this EP is a tight little package of electro and techno vibes that still hits different today. Produced and written by the legendary duo Weatherall and Tenniswood (yep, those guys), it's got that raw, unpolished energy you don’t hear much anymore. And shoutout to "M" for plating this bad boy—it pops in all the right ways. Now, onto the tracks. There are six total, but I wanna zoom in on two that stuck with me: Sprung Ceiling and Farewell Deep Sea Dwellers. First up, Sprung Ceiling. Man, this one’s wild. It starts off kinda understated, like your typical late-night banger, but then BAM—those synths just explode outta nowhere. It’s hypnotic without being pretentious, if that makes sense? Like, you could lose yourself dancing to it or just chill on the couch zoning out. Either way works. The rhythm has this weird elasticity to it, like it’s constantly stretching and snapping back. You can tell Weatherall and Tenniswood weren’t messing around when they crafted this thing. Then there’s Farewell Deep Sea Dwellers. This track feels like an underwater journey through some neon-lit abyss. The bassline rumbles deep, like actual sea creatures might be lurking beneath the surface. But what gets me is how smooth it flows—there’s no rush, no forced drops, just this steady groove that pulls you along. Honestly, every time I listen to it, I picture some sci-fi submarine gliding silently past glowing jellyfish. Weird image, I know, but hey, that’s the vibe. The rest of the EP holds its own too. Tracks like Rico’s Box and Boo Dwah Butt bring their own flavors to the mix, keeping things fresh and unpredictable. But honestly, it’s those first two that keep pulling me back in. Reflecting on DCFumes EP, it’s kinda crazy how something so niche back then still feels relevant now. Maybe that’s why we’re still talking about it—because good music doesn’t really age; it just evolves with us. Or maybe I’m overthinking it. Who knows? Anyway, give this EP a spin if you haven’t already. Just don’t blame me if you end up losing hours to its weird, wonderful world. Oh, and random thought: does anyone else think “plated by M” sounds like some secret code name for a superhero? No? Just me? Cool, cool.

Artist: Rude Solo
Album: DCFumes EP

Electronic

1997

Rating: 4.29

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Filename: rude-solo-dcfumes-ep.zip

MP3 size: 20.4 mb
FLAC size: 226.8 mb

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Swok	5:09
Farewell L.O.A.	2:40
Sprung Ceiling	3:27
Rico's Box	3:10
Farewell Deep Sea Dwellers	1:26
Boo Dwah Butt	6:46

Video

Rude Solo - Sprung Ceiling

Rude Solo - Boo Dwah Butt

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Catalog Numbers

ne 001

Labels

New Emissions

Listen online

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

Formats

Vinyl
12"
33 ⅓ RPM
EP
Promo
White Label

Companies

Role	Company
Published By	MCA Music
Mastered At	P.R. Records Limited
Pressed By	P.R. Records Limited

Credits

Role	Credit
Plated By	M
Written-By	Weatherall, Tenniswood
Producer	Weatherall, Tenniswood

Notes

Recorded under the influence of dry cleaning fumes at Swordsmansound Studios August '97.

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched): NE 001 - A1 PR-m
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched): NE 001 - B1 PR-m
Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout): NE 001 - A1
Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout): NE 001 - B1

About Rude Solo

Real Name

Andrew Weatherall & Keith Tenniswood

Aliases

Two Lone Swordsmen
Klart
Aramchek
Lino Squares
Frisch Und Munter
The Hold
Basic Units
The Black Balloons
Hidden Library
Klunk
C-pij 04
The Major And Brother T
II Lone Rotters

Members

Andrew Weatherall
Keith Tenniswood

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: The album *DCFumes EP* by Rude Solo, released in 1997, was a hidden gem in the UK electronic scene. It blended electro and techno with a raw edge, thanks to the creative minds of Weatherall and Tenniswood, who both wrote and produced it. One standout track, *Farewell Deep Sea Dwellers*, feels like an underwater journey with its deep, pulsating beats. Fun detail—there’s a credit for someone simply named “M,” who plated the record. Who knows what stories they could tell?