"Michael Stipe said it was his favourite dance album" Rave icons Utah Saints on their '92 debut

Released in 1992 (‘93 in the UK), the eponymous debut album from British electronic duo Utah Saints smashed together influences from rave, pop and rock music in new and unique ways. The KLF’s Bill Drummond described the pair as ‘the first true stadium house band’, while the amalgamation of rock and electronic sounds are acknowledged as early influences on acts like Pendulum. Utah Saints has recently been reissued on vinyl and CD, having been out of print since its original release over 30 years ago. The album has been remastered and extended including rarities and choice reworks by the likes of David Morales, CJ Bolland and Andrew Weatherall. We sat down with the band in their Leeds studio to discuss the making and legacy of the album. Keep up with the latest from Utah Saints:   / utahsaints     / utahsaints   In this video: 00:09 – The legacy of Utah Saints 02:08 – What was the first track you made together? 03:22 – Recording Utah Saints 09:18 – The samples behind the album 12:44 – Performing the album live 15:29 – The challenges of creating a follow-up