Mark Broom’s 'Angie Is A Shoplifter' stands as a defining statement from one of the UK’s most respected techno architects. Released in the late 1990s, this album captures the raw pulse of underground club culture, channeling the restless spirit of warehouse dance floors into a collection that is both relentless and meticulously crafted. Broom’s approach to techno is stripped-back yet inventive—each track is a study in groove and rhythm, where minimalism meets a deep sense of propulsion. Drum machine patterns are sharp and insistent, basslines pulse with industrial grit, and subtle melodic elements emerge just long enough to pull you deeper into the mix. The album doesn’t chase trends; instead, it carves out its own space with a sound that is simultaneously timeless and unmistakably of its era. For vinyl collectors and serious electronic music listeners, 'Angie Is A Shoplifter' isn’t just a snapshot of late-90s dance culture—it’s a blueprint for how electronic music can be both physical and cerebral. This is an album that rewards deep listening and demands movement, making it an essential piece for any collection focused on the evolution of modern electronic sound.
Track List:
1 - Interlude 1 - 1:27
2 - Funked Up - 8:03
3 - Any Number Between 1-17 - 6:30
4 - The Alien Spoke - 7:53
5 - Lost Message - 5:45
6 - Interlude 2 - 2:08
7 - East Side - 5:10
8 - X Marks The Spot - 5:26
9 - The Salsa - 7:22
10 - Come Home - 5:03