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It features an eclectic, incendiary cross over of [[hip hop]], [[Rock music|rock]] and [[psychedelia]].
It features an eclectic, incendiary cross over of [[hip hop]], [[Rock music|rock]] and [[psychedelia]].


=='''Background'''==
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==Tracklisting==
[[Senser]] were formed in the late eighties, originally with Kerstin Haigh on lead vocals and, from 1991, [[Heitham Al-Sayed]] as the drummer. Al-Sayed originally moved onto vocal duties when the band covered [[Public Enemy|Public Enemy's]] "She Watch Channel Zero?!", from that groups influential [[It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back]] album.<ref>{{cite web | title= Senser biography | work=NME | url=http://www.nme.com/artists/senser | accessdate=2009-04-10}}</ref><br />
The band's first two singles, "The Key", released in September 1993; and "Switch", released in March 1994 made the [[UK Singles Chart]] Top 50, and garnered rave reviews from both [[dance music|dance]] and [[indie music|indie]] reviewers.<ref>{{cite web | title= Chart Stats [[Senser]] - ''Stacked Up'' | work=Chart Stats | url=http://www.chartstats.com/albuminfo.php?id=12857 | accessdate=2009-04-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title= Senser biography | work=NME | url=http://www.nme.com/artists/senser | accessdate=2009-04-10}}</ref><br />
The political background in Britain, and the impending passing of the [[Criminal_Justice_and_Public_Order_Act_1994#Opposition|Criminal Justice Act]] into [[statute]] paved the way for a series of [[Political_Music|politically-influenced artists]] such as [[The Levellers]], [[The Prodigy]], [[Dreadzone]], and [[Pop Will Eat Itself]], and [[Senser]] fit into that group with a blend of aggressive [[hip-hop]], [[thrash metal]] and [[Psybient|psychedelic ambience]].<ref>{{cite web | title= Allmusic Senser biography | work=Allmusic.com | url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll | accessdate=2009-04-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title= Senser live review | work=BBC Birmingham | url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/birmingham/content/articles/2006/09/15/senser_feature.shtml | accessdate=2009-04-10}}</ref><br />
Buoyed by the success of their singles and live performances, Senser released ''Stacked Up'' on May 2nd 1994.

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=='''Tracklisting'''==
All songs written by [[Senser]] unless otherwise indicated
All songs written by [[Senser]] unless otherwise indicated
# "States of Mind" — 5:10
# "States of Mind" — 5:10
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# "Worth" — 3:04
# "Worth" — 3:04


==Personnel==
=='''Personnel'''==
*[[Heitham Al-Sayed]] — [[vocals]]
*[[Heitham Al-Sayed]] — [[vocals]]
* Kerstin Haigh — vocals
* Kerstin Haigh — vocals
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* [[Banco de Gaia]] — additional production on "Door Game".<ref>{{cite web | title= Album Summary: [[Senser]] - ''Stacked Up'' | work=Discogs | url=http://www.discogs.com/Senser-Stacked-Up/release/123783 | accessdate=2009-04-10}}</ref>
* [[Banco de Gaia]] — additional production on "Door Game".<ref>{{cite web | title= Album Summary: [[Senser]] - ''Stacked Up'' | work=Discogs | url=http://www.discogs.com/Senser-Stacked-Up/release/123783 | accessdate=2009-04-10}}</ref>


=='''Singles'''==
{|class="wikitable"
! Year
! Single
! Chart
! Position
|-
| [[1993]]
| "The Key"
| [[UK Top 40]]<ref>"[http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=21238/ Chart Stats]". http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=21238. Retrieved on 10 April 2009.</ref>
|align="center"| 47
|-
| [[1994]]
| "Switch"
| [[UK Top 40]]<ref>"[http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=21724/ Chart Stats]". http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=21724.
Retrieved on 1 April 2009.</ref>
|align="center"| 39
|-
| [[1994]]
| "Age of Panic"
| [[UK Top 40]]<ref>"[http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=22109/ Chart Stats]". http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=22109.
Retrieved on 1 April 2009.</ref>
|align="center"| 52
|}

=='''Chart Performance'''==
''Stacked Up'' was released in the UK on May 2nd 1994. In it's first week it entered the [[UK Album Chart]] at number 4. It gradually dropped down the charts and was last seen at number 64 on [[September]] 7th, a total of five weeks altogether.<ref>{{cite web | title= Chart Stats [[Senser]] - ''Stacked Up'' | work=Chart Stats | url=http://www.chartstats.com/albuminfo.php?id=12857 | accessdate=2009-04-10}}</ref>
''Stacked Up'' achieved sales in excess of 400,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web | title= Senser Overview - | work=Economic Expert | url=http://www.economicexpert.com/a/Senser.htm | accessdate=2009-04-10}}</ref>


==References==
=='''References'''==
{{reflist}}
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Revision as of 16:23, 10 April 2009

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Stacked Up is the debut album by UK rap-rock group Senser. It was released in the UK on May 2nd 1994, and entered the national charts at No.4.[1]
It features an eclectic, incendiary cross over of hip hop, rock and psychedelia.

Background

Senser were formed in the late eighties, originally with Kerstin Haigh on lead vocals and, from 1991, Heitham Al-Sayed as the drummer. Al-Sayed originally moved onto vocal duties when the band covered Public Enemy's "She Watch Channel Zero?!", from that groups influential It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back album.[2]
The band's first two singles, "The Key", released in September 1993; and "Switch", released in March 1994 made the UK Singles Chart Top 50, and garnered rave reviews from both dance and indie reviewers.[3][4]
The political background in Britain, and the impending passing of the Criminal Justice Act into statute paved the way for a series of politically-influenced artists such as The Levellers, The Prodigy, Dreadzone, and Pop Will Eat Itself, and Senser fit into that group with a blend of aggressive hip-hop, thrash metal and psychedelic ambience.[5][6]
Buoyed by the success of their singles and live performances, Senser released Stacked Up on May 2nd 1994.

Tracklisting

All songs written by Senser unless otherwise indicated

  1. "States of Mind" — 5:10
  2. "The Key" — 5:22
  3. "Switch" — 4:33
  4. "Age of Panic" — 4:08
  5. "What's Going On" — 5:07
  6. "One Touch One Bounce" — 3:24
  7. "Stubborn" — 5:46
  8. "Door Game" — 6:39
  9. "Peanut Head" — 5:40
  10. "Peace" (Senser, Tim Morton) — 5:50
  11. "Eject" — 5:19
  12. "No Comply" — 2:37
  13. "Worth" — 3:04

Personnel

Singles

Year Single Chart Position
1993 "The Key" UK Top 40[8] 47
1994 "Switch" UK Top 40[9] 39
1994 "Age of Panic" UK Top 40[10] 52

Chart Performance

Stacked Up was released in the UK on May 2nd 1994. In it's first week it entered the UK Album Chart at number 4. It gradually dropped down the charts and was last seen at number 64 on September 7th, a total of five weeks altogether.[11] Stacked Up achieved sales in excess of 400,000 copies.[12]

References

  1. ^ "Chart Stats [[Senser]] - Stacked Up". Chart Stats. Retrieved 2009-04-10. {{cite web}}: URL–wikilink conflict (help)
  2. ^ "Senser biography". NME. Retrieved 2009-04-10.
  3. ^ "Chart Stats [[Senser]] - Stacked Up". Chart Stats. Retrieved 2009-04-10. {{cite web}}: URL–wikilink conflict (help)
  4. ^ "Senser biography". NME. Retrieved 2009-04-10.
  5. ^ "Allmusic Senser biography". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 2009-04-10.
  6. ^ "Senser live review". BBC Birmingham. Retrieved 2009-04-10.
  7. ^ "Album Summary: [[Senser]] - Stacked Up". Discogs. Retrieved 2009-04-10. {{cite web}}: URL–wikilink conflict (help)
  8. ^ "Chart Stats". http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=21238. Retrieved on 10 April 2009.
  9. ^ "Chart Stats". http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=21724. Retrieved on 1 April 2009.
  10. ^ "Chart Stats". http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=22109. Retrieved on 1 April 2009.
  11. ^ "Chart Stats [[Senser]] - Stacked Up". Chart Stats. Retrieved 2009-04-10. {{cite web}}: URL–wikilink conflict (help)
  12. ^ "Senser Overview -". Economic Expert. Retrieved 2009-04-10.
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