Messiah (UK duo)

Messiah were a British techno/acid house duo formed in London in 1988 by members Mark Davies and Ali Ghani.[1]

Biography

Known for their heavy use of sampling quotes from films, melodic female vocals, and aggressive synthesizer lines, the group released two full-length albums and several singles during the 1990s. Two singles reached the top 20 of the UK Singles Chart.[2]

Discography

Albums

  • 21st Century Jesus (1993, Warner Music UK; American Recordings US)
  • Messiah Presents Progenitor (1997, Thirsty Ear)

Singles

Year Single Label Peak chart positions
UK
[2]
AUS
[3]
1991 "20,000 Hardcore Members" Kickin
"Prince of Darkness" / "I Am Evil" Deja Vu
1992 "Temple of Dreams" Kickin 20
"There Is No Law"
"I Feel Love" 19 66
1993 "Thunderdome" WEA 29
1996 "Sway" Some Bizzare
1997 "Let Tyrants Tremble"
"Meditator" Thirsty Ear
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

References

  1. Huey, Steve. "Messiah Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
  2. "MESSIAH - full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company.
  3. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 185.
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