Neuromancer – Pennywise (Remixes)

Such an essential release with both the "2 Twisted" and "The Clown" mixes holding up to the already legendary original.

It's extremely difficult to choose a favourite of between the two, what with Nookie introducing his trademark piano melodies and Micky Finn & Bay B Kane dropping one of the biggest basslines going. So I won't even bother comparing. They're both massive tunes.

Got to love this particular 12" for it's inclusion of the uncredited Reprise tucked in after "The Clown Mix". The carnival music layered over those half speed breaks and additional "It"samples. Is seriously creepy.

I like both remixes and this an essential release to own in its own right, but it's the original for me every time.

Nookie remix all the way for me, but it's just personal preference - any side of any of these mixes is gold and will add shine to your collection.

"Dance with me, dance with me, dance with me now!"

I can't make the decision on which is the better remix. The Micky Finn 'N Bay B Kane remix is an absolute corker with a bassline which will get you moving and tear up the sound system, fast drums and haunting breakdowns.
Nookie worked his magic on this remix, it sure is a vibe. With tight, snappy drums and bright pads tipped of with a thumping 4 to the floor.

10/10 for both

MegaCity on the ball - the Clown mix is basically a re-edit of the original..... but better - you, sir, have a fine taste in music

The clown mix is the one! Original is timeless but the Clown Mix is just perfect

The best jungle/techno tune ever by far classic.
All is needed is a sound system the size of a house and 100s of people raving into late sunday afternoon.

Another classic tune. Mixmag claimed that The Prodigy killed rave with Charly, and set off that trend of annoying kid's TV themed rave tunes such as Shaft's Rhubarb and Custard.

Well what a way of rebelling against 'kiddie rave', sample Stephen King's IT! I'm glad I have a repress of this.

It's 1993. I walked into Black Market records in my lunch break and went downstairs, where Ray Keith and Nicky Blackmarket were doing their thing behind the counter.

This tune was being played at full blast, upon which I yelled, I'll have a copy of this, to which Nicky screamed back, you'll need the original as well, slapping both on the counter.

How my hearing still works I don't know, but Pennywise sums up 1993 hardcore in an instant.

So Is the Micky Finn or Clown remix better than the original? Its up to you, all I can say is this release as well as the original mix was 92 UK hardcore/drum and bass at its very best. A massive anthem, fantastic dark film samples (from the Stephen King book/film "IT") swirling basslines, tight drum loops that was caned all over the country by the hardcore and Techno DJ's. A must have 12" that still sounds quality today.