Salt Tank are two English record producers, David Gates and Malcolm Stanners, plus percussionist and vocalist Andy Rose, from Basingstoke. Their music ranges from laid-back

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, such as their hit single "Eugina" (some of its many versions include a

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from "

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" by

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) to tougher sounds.

Biography

The trio recorded several singles before signing a recording contract with Internal Records and securing a UK Top 40 hit single with "Eugina". Their debut album, ''Science and Nature'', was released on that label in 1996. They enjoyed a brief flirtation with the

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in May 1996 when "Eugina" peaked at No. 40. Other such chart entries included "Dimension" (1999, #52) and "Eugina" ( remix) (2000, No. 58). By 1991, Stanners and Gates had also recorded three EPs on their own label, 4 Real Communications. The releases created an interest in the dance community, and reached radio via John Peel. They have collaborated with other musicians such as

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, in the track "Leaving Town", which can be found in Chicane's album ''

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''. In turn, Salt Tank had the song remixed by trance artist Mea Culpa and re-titled it, "Pueblo Blanco". It was issued on 1999's ''Gatecrasher : Wet''. Vocalist Andy Rose died in November 2012 following a fight with cancer. Prior to Salt Tank he was joint lead vocalist with UK indie rap band EB and the System. Later he became known as AR Logic.

Discography

*1994 ST.4: ''Laguna Colorado'' (Internal) *1995 ST.5: ''The White Island'' (Internal) *1996 ST.6: ''Science & Nature'' (Internal) *1997 ST.7: ''Wave Breaks'' (

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) *2015 ST.8: ''Phoenix'' (Pure Trance Recordings)

References

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