Here is a transcript of the Time Out review of our October 07 Party:
Time Outs first
preview of Wang in 2000 described it as putting an end to further back-in-the-day
nostalgia by moving on from where the so-called old guard left off. It
is not the case for tonights shindig seven years later, however, as the
Wang crew appear to be getting soggy at the very thought of Gerald Simpson (aka
A Guy Called Gerald) and Graham Massey (of 808 State) reuniting here.
Not that you
can blame them its the first time the two UK house legends have
played live together since the second summer of love (were talking 1989)
and who hasnt basked in the classic Pacific State or Voodoo
Ray at some point in their clubbing career? Its a big deal for a
crowd who are as keen on the classic tracks as they are on fresh and hard-hitting
electronic genius.
Its no surprise then that Simian Mobile Disco are tagging along. Its
a rare chance to catch the infectious twosome for those that couldnt elbow
their way into their storming Scala show last Thursday. Wang has a fine habit
of showcasing future stars before they shoot off into the stratosphere. It throws
them in with maverick masters like Andrew Weatherall and the result is not incongruous
as you might expect. Young guns this time are Uncle Buck, a duo touted as the
next Chemical Brothers (but then again, who hasnt been these days?) who
have barely had time to forge their own sound but are, even so, going to erupt.
Theyve already graced Ibiza Rocks, Glastonbury and Fabric and their electro-house
re-rubs should tear the roof off these fine-art studios. Andrew Weatherall is
popping in, so isnt it about time you popped your Wang cherry? Its
only fair on your ears.
Written by Kate Hutchinson
Here is a copy of the original review from May 2000:
Trip, Shoom, Zap.
The names of many seminal clubs describe an emotional high, because through
music, mates, and magic, that's what they were about. Wang is no exception -
but it puts an end to further back-in-the-day nostalgia by moving on from where
the so called old guard left off. 'People always want to recapture the old vibe,'
says effervescent promoter Lula, 'but you can't do it by playing the same old
tunes. We wanted to put on a night for all the new, really out-there music,
and also for live acts.'
Wang finally came together when Lula saw the Premises. 'I scoured London before
I found it. The people are so friendly, and the place has a perfect house party
atmosphere.' It looks like a house too: with a flight of steps, a proper front
door and even a hallway leading into the world of Wang. A bar space winds away
down into three small rooms, each one grooving to spaced-out undulations of
sound centred on the finest electro and pioneering noise. DJs like Process and
Jon Reynolds are 'friends who are into what we're doing,' she adds.
'I know it sounds corny but it's about people coming together and having a good
time.' Wang is that rare place that combines the best elements of its small
party origins and the quality music of a proper night club. We arrived at 2am
and our Saturday night seemed to begin again, with my friend declaring that
he'd 'never been to anything like this' and dancing non-stop until it finished.
So it ended happily too, not with a bang so much as a Wang!
Writen by Chloe
Lola