Kaos Theory

Kaos Theory was a short series of compilation albums by Telstar Records which were compiled from "hardcore rave" records that were not on general release to the public. Many of these artists later became known for their drum and bass material.

The four volumes were released in quick succession during the "hardcore" rave period during the early 1990s in the United Kingdom.

Volume 1

"16 Bangin' Hardcore Trax"

1. "G-Force (Energy Flow)" - The Prodigy
2. "Let Me Be Your Fantasy (No Fantasy Phase)" - Haywire
3. "Nightbird" - Convert
4. "Feel Real Good (Remix)" - Manix
5. "Instructions of Life" - Turntable Symphony
6. "Maniac" - The Alcan Warrors
7. "Evil Surrounds Us" - Wishdokta
8. "Running Out of Time (Milky Way Mix)" - Digital Orgasm
9. "There Is No Law" - Messiah
10. "Dance Hall Dangerous (Terrorise Mix)" - Hackney Hardcore
11. "The Green Man" - Shut Up and Dance
12. "Night of the Living E Heads" - The Hypnotist
13. "Jellywobble (Blob a Lob a Mix)" - Noise Engineer
14. "The Bouncer" - Kicks Like a Mule
15. "Asi Mi Gusta a Mi" - Chimo Bayo
16. "Different Story (Different Mix)" - Bowa

Volume 2

1. "Nightmare" - Kid Unknown
2. "Evapor-8 (Inciner 8 Mix)" - Altern 8
3. "Music Takes You (2 Bad Mice Remix)" - Blame
4. "Injected with a Poison" - Praga Khan
5. "Temple of Dreams" - Messiah
6. "It's Just a Feeling" - Terrorize
7. "Move Your Feet (Fantasy UFO Remix)" - M-D-Emm
8. "Fires Burning" - Run Tings
9. "Take Me Away" - Dub Collective
10. "Put the Bassdrum On" - The Ascendant Masters
11. "Future Sound" - Phuture Assassins
12. "Vinyl Energy" - Rhythmatic
13. "Time to Get Ill" - 4 Hero
14. "Smokin' Chalice" - Project One
15. "Invasion (The F-O-A-D Remix)" - The Alcan Warriors
16. "Feed the World (Cut the Red Tape Mix)" - Fantasy UFO

Volume 3

1. "Try to Love Me" - Manix
2. "Hypnotic St 8" - Altern 8
3. "Sesame's Treet" - Smart E's
4. "Rave Alert" - Praga Khan
5. "Trip II the Moon" - Acen
6. "Burn Cali Weed" - A Sides
7. "Gun" - Nino
8. "Work It Out" - F O A D
9. "This Is the Sound of the Underground" - Krome and Time
10. "The Wobbler" - Xenophobia
11. "Under Mi Sensi" - Barrington Levy
12. "Searchin' for My Rizla" - Ratpack
13. "Krisp Biscuit" - Ruffige Cru
14. "Brainstorm" - Brainstorm
15. "Braineater" - Danse City
16. "The Ice Cream Van from Hell" - Earth Leakage Trip

Volume 4

"16 Totally Blindin' Cuts"

1. "I Feel Love" - Messiah
2. "Do It Jah" - The Dark Syndicate
3. "Number One" - Kicks Like a Mule
4. "Street of Rage" - 3 Sample
5. "Respect Is Due" - DJ Nex
6. "Walking in Memphis" - MRM
7. "Toontown" - Noise Overload
8. "Far from a River" - Cosmic Brain
9. "Virtual" - The Black Dog
10. "We Can Be" - Well Hung Parliament
11. "Initiation" - Faith Department
12. "Do It" - Shify Overload
13. "Searchin'" - Conscious
14. "Mercurial" - Euphoria
15. "Shift" - Havanna
16. "P G Tips" - P G Tips

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