(Used) EMF cd collection Remixes & Collaborations Stigma Schubert Dip (Japan press)
EMF emerged from England’s early-1990s alternative dance scene with a lively mixture of rock guitars, electronic samples, hip-hop rhythms and rave culture. Their sound placed them alongside bands such as Jesus Jones, The Shamen and Pop Will Eat Itself.
The worldwide success of “Unbelievable” made EMF famous, but their catalogue offers more than one hit. The group could deliver bright dance-rock anthems, darker guitar-driven material and club-oriented remixes.
Remixes & Collaborations (Japan Press, No OBI)
Released exclusively in Japan in 1993, this collection explores EMF’s dance-floor side through alternate versions and extended club treatments.
Highlights include “They’re Here (Cenobyte Mix),” “I Believe (Colt 45 Mix)” and “Lies (Jonestown Mix).” The remixes emphasise the breakbeats, samples and electronic elements that were always an important part of the band’s sound.
An interesting Japanese pressing for collectors and listeners who want something beyond the standard studio albums.
Stigma (Japan Press, No OBI)
Released in 1992, Stigma is darker, heavier and more guitar-oriented than EMF’s debut. The playful energy remains, but the songs have a moodier and more aggressive edge.
“They’re Here” and “It’s You That Leaves Me Dry” provided the main singles, while “Arizona,” “Never Know,” “She Bleeds” and “The Light That Burns Twice as Bright” reveal a band determined to develop beyond the formula of “Unbelievable.”
Recommended for listeners who prefer the tougher, less commercial side of early-1990s alternative rock.
Schubert Dip
EMF’s 1991 debut remains their essential album. It combines indie-rock guitars, dance beats and electronic samples with the youthful energy of Britain’s rave era.
“Unbelievable” became an international number-one hit, while “I Believe,” “Children,” “Lies,” “When You’re Mine” and “Long Summer Days” demonstrate that the album has considerably more to offer than its most famous single.
For anyone discovering EMF, Schubert Dip is the natural starting point—and a memorable snapshot of the moment when alternative rock and club culture collided.