Sneaker Pimps - Becoming X

Originally released in August 1996, Becoming X is the seminal debut studio album by the English electronic outfit Sneaker Pimps. At the height of the trip-hop movement, the band delivered a record that perfectly balanced moody, downbeat production with pop accessibility. This album famously features the ethereal and distinctive vocals of Kelli Dayton, marking her only appearance with the group before the band transitioned to a new sonic direction with Chris Corner on lead vocals.

A massive commercial success in the UK, the album also conquered the Atlantic, where the sophisticated, harp-laden single "6 Underground" and the club-friendly pulse of "Spin Spin Sugar" became ubiquitous alternative hits in the United States. This double vinyl LP pressing allows the album’s intricate sampling, gritty basslines, and lush trip-hop textures to breathe, offering the definitive listening experience for one of the most influential electronic records of the 90s.