TBA - I Want U 2 Stay The Squidge

Review by Dirk Donkelaar

Album Review: I Want U 2 Stay / The Squidge by TBA Alright, let’s talk about this wild little slice of '90s UK electronic goodness. Released in 1992 on Blockhouse Records, I Want U 2 Stay / The Squidge is one of those albums that just smacks you in the face with its raw energy. It’s breakbeat and hardcore vibes all the way, and honestly? It’s kinda perfect for when you need something gritty but still danceable. First off, shoutout to TBA (whoever they are—mysterious legends, really) and Jezz Wright, who co-produced this beast. These two tracks feel like they were cooked up in some underground rave lab late at night. Let’s dive into them, shall we? The title track, “I Want U 2 Stay,” hits hard right outta the gate. It’s got this hypnotic beat that just loops around your brain like a stubborn cat refusing to leave your couch. There’s not much fluff here—it’s straight-up no-nonsense hardcore with a breakbeat edge. But what makes it stick? Probably the way it builds tension without overdoing it. You’re not waiting forever for some big drop or flashy synth moment; instead, it keeps things tight and lets the rhythm do the talking. Honestly, it’s the kind of track that could make even someone who hates dancing nod their head involuntarily. Then there’s “The Squidge.” Now, I don’t know why it’s called that—it sounds more like an alien blob than music—but damn if it doesn’t slap. This one leans harder into the chaotic side of hardcore. Imagine being at a warehouse party where everyone’s losing their minds, sweat dripping off the ceiling, and THIS is blasting through the speakers. It’s messy in the best possible way, with layers of distorted kicks and squeaky noises that shouldn’t work together but somehow do. If “I Want U 2 Stay” is the cool older sibling, “The Squidge” is the wild cousin who shows up uninvited and steals the show. What sticks with me most about these tracks isn’t just how catchy they are—it’s how unapologetically of their time they feel. Listening to this album feels like stepping into a time machine set to ‘90s Britain, complete with bucket hats, glow sticks, and questionable fashion choices. And yet, weirdly enough, it still bangs today. Like, put this on at a modern club, and people would lose it. So yeah, I Want U 2 Stay / The Squidge might not be perfect, but it doesn’t need to be. It’s rough around the edges, sure, but that’s part of its charm. In fact, I reckon if TBA ever decided to come out of hiding and drop new stuff, half the internet would lose their minds. Until then, we’ve got this gem—a reminder that sometimes, less really is more. Oh, and fun fact: apparently, nobody knows who TBA actually is. How rad is that? Like, imagine making killer tunes AND staying anonymous. Kinda makes you wanna start your own secret rave project, huh?

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Artist: TBA
Album: I Want U 2 Stay The Squidge

Electronic

1992

Rating: 4.4

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
I Want U 2 Stay
The Squidge

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TBA - The Squidge

TBA - I Want U2 Stay (Original Mix)

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Catalog Numbers

2 STAY / SQUIDGE

Labels

Blockhouse

Listen online

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

Formats

Vinyl
12"
45 RPM

Companies

Role	Company
Recorded At	Blockhouse Studios

Credits

Role	Credit
Co-producer	Jezz Wright
Producer	TBA

Notes

2 STAY / SQUIDGE etched in the runouts
Written by TBA
Produced by TBA with Jezz Wright at Blockhouse
Tel: 081 519 9686

About TBA

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T.B.A.

Aliases

Gekko

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *I Want U 2 Stay The Squidge* by TBA is a hidden gem from the UK's electronic scene in 1992. It blends breakbeat and hardcore styles, giving it a raw, energetic vibe that was ahead of its time. Fun fact—Jezz Wright co-produced it, adding his touch to tracks like "I Want U 2 Stay." Released under Blockhouse Records, this little-known project still resonates with fans of early '90s underground music.