Electro Glide in Blue

Electro Glide in Blue is the second studio album by English electronic music group Apollo 440. It was first released on 3 March 1997 in the United Kingdom by Stealth Sonic Recordings and Epic Records and on 9 September 1997 in the United States by 550 Music. The album features Charles Bukowski, Billy Mackenzie, and a tribute to Gene Krupa; all three of whom had died by the time of the album's release. Its title is a reference to the 1973 film Electra Glide in Blue.

For the 1973 film, see Electra Glide in Blue.

Electro Glide in Blue
Studio album by Apollo 440
Released	3 March 1997
Studio	Apollo Control, Camden, London
Genre	Drum and bass electronic rock big beat
Length	71:55
Label	Stealth Sonic Epic 550
Producer	Apollo 440
Apollo 440 chronology
Millennium Fever (1995) Electro Glide in Blue (1997) Gettin' High on Your Own Supply (1999)
Singles from Electro Glide in Blue
"Krupa" Released: 15 July 1996 "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Dub" Released: 3 February 1997 "Raw Power" Released: 23 June 1997

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

In popular culture

"Stealth Mass in F#m" was played several times on BBC Radio 1 on 31 August 1997, when their regular schedule was suspended due to the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.

The title track was featured on the soundtrack to the 1998 film Homegrown.[2]

Track listing

1. "Stealth Overture" – 1:00 (Trevor Gray, Elizabeth Gray, Noko)
2. "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Dub" – 4:30 (Edward Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, David Lee Roth, Noko)
3. "Altamont Super-Highway Revisited" – 6:33 (Noko)
4. "Electro Glide in Blue" – 8:36 (Trevor Gray, Howard Gray, Ewan MacFarlane)
5. "Vanishing Point" – 7:27 (Noko)
6. "Tears of the Gods" – 6:18
   Dialogue: Charles Bukowski (Noko, Trevor Gray, Howard Gray, Dr. John Creaux)
7. "Carrera Rapida" (Theme from "Rapid Racer") – 6:48 (Noko, Trevor Gray, Howard Gray, Ian Hoxley)
8. "Krupa" – 6:15 (Noko, Trevor Gray, Howard Gray)
9. "White Man's Throat" – 4:54 (Noko, Howard Gray, Ian Hoxley)
10. "Pain in Any Language" – 8:40
    Vocals: Billy Mackenzie (Noko, Billy MacKenzie)
11. "Stealth Mass in F#m" – 6:35 (Trevor Gray, E.Gray)
12. "Raw Power" - 3:50 Not available on some releases. (Noko, Trevor Gray, Howard Gray, Ian Hoxley)

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Poland (ZPAV)[3]	Gold	50,000^*
^*sales figures based on certification alone

Release history

Region	Release date	Label	Format	Catalogue	Notes
UK	3 March 1997	Stealth Sonic Recordings	CD	SSX2440CD	Does not include "Raw Power"
			2×LP	SSX2440LP
			MC	SSX2440C
	30 June 1997	Stealth Sonic Recordings/Epic	CD	SSX2440CDR
			MC	SSX2440CR
			MD	SSX2440MDR
USA	9 September 1997	550 Music	CD	BK 68513

References

1. Allmusic review
2. "The SoundtrackInfoProject: Homegrown (1998)".
3. "Polish album certifications – Apollo 440 – Electro Glide in Blue" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry.

External links

• Electro Glide in Blue at AllMusic