Messiah (UK duo)

Messiah were a British techno/acid house duo formed in London in 1988 by members Mark Davies and Ali Ghani.[1]

Biography

Known for their heavy use of sampling quotes from films, melodic female vocals, and aggressive synthesizer lines, the group released two full-length albums and several singles during the 1990s, the first being “20,000 Hardcore Members” in 1991.[2] Two singles, "Temple of Dreams" and "I Feel Love" reached the top 20 of the UK Singles Chart.[3]

Discography

Albums

  • 21st Century Jesus (1993, Warner Music UK; American Recordings US)
  • Messiah Presents Progenitor (1997, Thirsty Ear)

Singles

Year Single Label Peak chart positions
UK
[3]
AUS
[4]
US Dance
[5]
1991 "20,000 Hardcore Members" Kickin — — —
"Prince of Darkness" / "I Am Evil" Deja Vu — — —
"There Is No Law" Kickin — — —
1992 "Temple of Dreams" 20 105 10
"There Is No Law" — — —
"I Feel Love" 19 66 15
1993 "Thunderdome" WEA 29 — —
1996 "Sway" Some Bizzare — — —
1997 "Let Tyrants Tremble" — — —
"Meditator" Thirsty Ear — — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

References

  1. ↑ Huey, Steve. "Messiah Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
  2. ↑ https://chaoscontrol.com/messiah/
  3. 1 2 "MESSIAH – full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company.
  4. ↑ "Bubbling Down Under Week Commencing 26 October 1992". Bubbling Down Under. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  5. ↑ "Messiah – I Feel Love Chart History". Billboard.