''Infinity'' is the debut album by English

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musician

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. It was released in the UK in July 1990 by

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. The album features the single "

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" which was released in December 1989 and reached number five on the UK Singles Chart on 24 February 1990.

Release

The album was released on

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and CD in July 1990 in the

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and

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. It was later released in

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on 21 September 1990 by BMG Victor Inc. On 19 June 2004, the album was re-released in the UK on CD by

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with five exclusive bonus tracks.

Critical reception

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'' opined that "''Infinity'' is a high-quality electro-dance record, full of lush melodies and warm instrumentals."

Track listing

Charts

References

External links

* * - Guru Josh Project – ''Infinity 2008'' {{Authority control 1990 debut albums Acid house albums Guru Josh albums Techno albums by British artists Bertelsmann Music Group albums