The Comedy of Errors: Syncope - Frankie (15 May 1992)

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On the recording that I heard of Peel’s show from 15/5/92, I only caught the opening minute of this slice of hardcore techno, but it was enough to enchant me.  Despite the track title, this is not a techno reimagining of the appallingly anodyne Sister Sledge UK chart-topper, although as Peel used to say, I’d like to hear them have a go at that.  Instead, between the burbles, beats and snares, Syncope receive endorsement from a very special guest....

Syncope was an alias adopted by former Bassline Boy, Fabian van Messen.  Frankie formed part of an EP on Dance International Records called Vol. 1 but despite the promise of more opuses from Syncope, van Messen retired the name as quickly as he had put it together.  However, the track Jump has been resurrected a few times by other DJs, although anyone looking for the endorsement of Eddie Van Halen will need to look to Kid Carpet.

Video courtesy of picolettouao.