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Sinequanon

Wide Angle
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Studio album by Hybrid
Released 13 September 1999
Recorded 1996-99
Length 76:23
Label Distinct'ive Records
Producer Hybrid
Hybrid chronology
Wide Angle
(1999)
Morning Sci-Fi
(2003)Morning Sci-Fi2003
Alternate cover
Alternate cover
Singles from Wide Angle
  1. "Finished Symphony"
    Released: 28 June 1999
  2. "If I Survive"
    Released: 12 August 1999
Singles from Wider Angle
  1. "Kid 2000"
    Released: 8 August 2000
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
AllMusic 4.5/5 stars
Rolling Stone 3/5 stars
Slant Magazine 3.5/5 stars

Wide Angle is the debut studio album by English breakbeat group Hybrid. It was released to critical acclaim, described by The Times as "one of the most moving pieces of electronic music ever". The album was re-released in 2000 as a double-CD edition entitled Wider Angle.

The core Hybrid duo of Mike Truman and Chris Healings cooperated with Lee Mullin to create the dance music backbone of the album, with a mix of progressive breakbeat, techno, trance and house. However, they were joined by a wide array of musical personnel for this expansive, literally symphonic album. Orchestral parts were performed by the Russian Federal Orchestra, conducted by Sacha Puttnam, who was also responsible for the orchestral arrangements. Julee Cruise, best known for the theme of Twin Peaks, supplied vocals on several songs, and Soon E MC added French rapping to "Sinequanon".

In 2000, the album was re-released as a double CD package, labelled Wider Angle. The second CD, titled Live Angle, featured a live set with Alex Madge on drums and Jamie Griffiths on the wheels of steel, and several singles, including Kid 2000 with Chrissie Hynde.

Tracks marked * with Julee Cruise.

Tracks marked * with Chrissie Hynde.

The US version had 13 tracks and the tracks were mixed differently.

Tracks marked * with Julee Cruise.


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