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The Gruesome Twosome – Hallucination Generation

ByPaul Valerio

August 25, 2024 #New Beat

Today’s video of the day is The Gruesome Twosome – “Hallucination Generation” released in 1989.

The Gruesome Twosome‘s track “Hallucination Generation” is a pioneering breakbeat classic. Released in 1989, this track became a cult favorite in the club scene. The song first appeared on the SSR label, a subsidiary of Crammed Discs, and was later included on their album Candy From Strangers. The duo behind The Gruesome Twosome consists of Lord Solomon Pearbrook, also known as S. Birnbach or DJ Morpheus, and Per Martinsen, who also performs as Mental Overdrive. Together, they created a unique sound that blended electronic beats with an eerie, hypnotic vibe. The video for “Hallucination Generation” captures the track’s surreal atmosphere. Shot in Brussels and directed by Stefan De Batselier, the video has been described as a mix between a Peter Greenaway and a Benny Hill film. The eccentric visuals match the song’s trippy, otherworldly sound.

Candy From Strangers, the album featuring “Hallucination Generation,” showcases the experimental nature of The Gruesome Twosome. Bertrand Burgalat, a French composer, and producer, collaborated on this album, adding his distinct style to the mix. The album’s tracks explore themes of desire and disorientation, fitting the surreal tone set by “Hallucination Generation.” Compared to other tracks on the album, “Hallucination Generation” stands out for its early use of breakbeat, which would later become a staple in electronic music. This song helped define The Gruesome Twosome’s sound and influence the genre’s evolution.

In summary, “Hallucination Generation” by The Gruesome Twosome is a seminal track from the late 1980s that blends electronic music with a surreal visual style. The song and its accompanying video continue to captivate audiences, solidifying the band’s place in electronic music history.

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By Paul Valerio

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