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808 State

808 State’s albums, ranked by what the critics we trust thought of each one. 3 have a B-Side Breakdown, averaging 86 (B). See the discography in release order.

808 State albums ranked

Best to worst by B-Side Breakdown.

  1. 1. Newbuild (1988): 89 B+
  2. 2. Ninety (1989): 88 B+
  3. 3. Ex:el (1991): 80 B-

808 State discography, in release order

The earliest here89Newbuild, 1988. Still the best reviewed.The latest80Ex:el, 1991. 9 points below Newbuild.

The career, by Breakdown

Every 808 State album with a B-Side Breakdown, in release order. Above the dashed line, most critics liked it.

6010075likedNewbuild (1988): 89891988Ninety (1989): 88881989Ex:el (1991): 80801991

Every 808 State studio album, oldest first. 2 don't have a Breakdown yet; each gets one once three critics' reviews turn up.

  1. 1988Album cover for Newbuild by 808 StateNewbuild89 B+
  2. 1989Album cover for Ninety by 808 StateNinety88 B+
  3. 1991Album cover for Ex:el by 808 StateEx:el80 B-
  4. 1993GorgeousNo Breakdown yet
  5. 2019Transmission SuiteNo Breakdown yet

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