Electric Blanket's strangely naive but not so innocent ear-candy «I Never Ate That Bird» is the first of a series of 7inch-singles (also available as download). The song creates a very uplifting, propulsive state of easiness and is typical for the bands very own mixture of indie pop and electronic influences around Singer Helenka's seductive voice.
On the singles b-side the remix by the notorious «Round Table Knights» takes control of the song and forms a «perfect for the dancefloor» disco-indie-pop piece. It comprises the same kind of relaxed euphoria that this DJ-Crew is so beloved for.
Was in the post today: Freeland's wicked, rockin new Breaks EP with a hint of fresh French influence from the likes of Mr. Oizeau, Sebastian, Justice. The tracks are written and produced by Freeland & Alex Metric, this explains the new sound I guess. Its a Freeland record alright, but different than I expected - and that's good as I wasn't sure if this UK Breaks thing would go anywhere. The title track has a rather minimal approach to the beats and sports some heavy low acid bass work. "Where's Your God Now?" is a slow and freaky tune on the verge of painful but cool. "Glowsticks" is the most classic track on the EP, but I think it's my favourite. Big party music. Nice one Adam.
I thought I'd ordered a box set of 7" vinyl, instead I got a replica 7" set on CD's..! Bloody weird that, - you get four CD's with two songs each... We'll, I now ordered the original Rough Trade singles one by one from Gemm. It is VERY good music. For some reason I had always kinda ignored this band, - they're fantastic really...!
Check "Kicker Conspiracy" for example... outstanding.
Here's some text from Daryl Easlea's sleeve notes to the singles box:
"The Fall's final Rough Trade single, the double-packed Kicker Conspiracy (Rough Trade RT 143) was also their first to benefit from a video. It was filmed at Burnley's Turf Moor Ground, in as a ramshackle fashion as possible to counterbalance the MTV generation that was now all-pervading. The song was a Smithsonian critique of English league football, arguably the first time this subject matter had been tackled intelligently in song. It was released in October 1983, the same month as Culture Club's Karma Chameleon and Frankie Goes to Holywood launched Relax.
It also brought the group full circle on the double-pack's second single, featuring BBC session versions of 1980's Container Drivers and New Puritan, from Grotesque and Totale's Turns respectively. The four tracks on the single encapsulate everything sublime about the band. From upbeat rants to ponderous repetition, 'Mancabilly' and weird-out, all Fall styles were served here."
Kicker, Kicker Conspiracy. Kicker, Kicker Conspiracy.
J. Hill's satanic reign.
Ass-lickers King O'Team.
Kicker, Kicker Conspiracy...
In the marble halls of the charm school.
How flair is punished.
Under Marble Millichip, the FA. broods.
On how flair can be punished.
They're guest is a Euro-State magnate.
How flair is punished.
Kicker, Kicker Conspiracy...
In the booze club, George Best does rule.
How flair is punished.
His downfall was a blonde girl, but that's none of your business!
Kicker, Kicker Conspiracy...
Former fan at the bus stop.
Treads on the ball at his feet, in the christmas rush.
And in his hands, two lager cans.
Talks to himself. At the back. At the top.
What are the implications of the club unit?
Plastic, Slime, Partitions, Cocktail, Zig-Zag, Tudor Bar.
Pat McGatt. Pat McGatt, the very famous sports reporter is
talking......there.
FANS! ! ! "Remember, you are abroad!
Remember the police are rough!
Remember the unemployed!
Remember my expense account!
HOT DOGS AND SEAT FOR MR. HOGG !!
HOT DOGS AND SEAT FOR MR. HOGG!!!
AAAAAANNNNDDD HIS GROTTYSPAWN! ! ! !
Lurid brochures for ground unit.
Our style is punished.
Kicker, Kicker Conspiracy...
Remember! don't collect with the rough.
Kicker, Kicker Conspiracy...
Kicker, lets swell the facilities.
Kicker Conspiracy times eight.
