Intercord Video Preview 0192: A Time Capsule of 90s Electronica Magic
Alright, let’s get one thing straight—this album isn’t for everyone. But if you’re into the kind of beats that make your brain feel like it’s floating while your feet stay glued to the floor, then Intercord Video Preview 0192 is worth a spin. Released in ‘92 (yeah, back when flannel shirts were peak fashion), this German gem from the label Intercord dives deep into Breakbeat, Euro House, and all those other subgenres we now geek out about. It’s raw, unfiltered, and honestly? Kinda wild.
Now, I gotta shout out two tracks here because they’ve stuck with me like gum on a sneaker. First up: “Everybody In The Place.” Man, this track hits hard—it's got that classic breakbeat shuffle mixed with synth stabs sharp enough to cut glass. You can tell it was made for sweaty basements where people didn’t care if their dancing looked ridiculous; they just wanted to lose themselves. There’s something oddly nostalgic about how chaotic yet controlled it feels. Like, yeah, it’s messy—but in the best way possible. Makes me wanna grab my vintage windbreaker and hit an imaginary rave right now.
Then there’s “America - What Time Is Love”, which… wow. This tune has this weirdly hypnotic vibe, almost like someone took a house beat, threw acid house squelches at it, and said, “Here, deal with this.” And somehow, it works? The rhythm builds slowly, teasing you until BAM—you’re fully locked in. It’s one of those songs that makes you go, “Wait, what year is it again?” before snapping back to reality. Honestly, it’s the type of track DJs would drop when they wanted to keep the energy high but also throw everyone off balance just enough to keep things interesting.
The rest of the album follows suit—tracks like “Heart On The Line” and “Don’t Talk Just Kiss” bring more of that early ‘90s charm, blending emotional undertones with relentless beats. They don’t reinvent the wheel, but who needs reinvention when you’ve got pure groove?
Reflecting on Intercord Video Preview 0192, it’s kinda funny how these sounds still resonate today. Back then, nobody knew electronic music would explode into what it is now. These artists were just messing around, experimenting with machines and ideas, probably fueled by cheap coffee and late-night adrenaline. And yet, decades later, here we are, listening to their work and thinking, “Damn, they really nailed it.”
So yeah, maybe this album won’t blow your mind if you’re expecting polished perfection. But if you’re down for some lo-fi, rough-around-the-edges electronica goodness, give it a shot. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find yourself transported to a dingy Berlin club circa 1992—or hey, maybe even inspired to dig out your old Walkman.
