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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. you are warmly invited to come inside | |||
| 2. Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Two Tribes (Keep The Peace) | |||
| 3. Paul McCartney - Spies Like Us (Art of Noise Remix) | |||
| 4. Godley & Creme - Cry (Extended Remix) | |||
| 5. Instinct - Swamp Down (12 Mix) | |||
| 6. OMD - Julia's Song (Extended Version) | |||
| 7. 808 State Vs. Art of Noise - Moments in Love (Massey Mix One) | |||
| 8. Thomas Leer Heartbeat (Extended Mix) | |||
| 9. bassline interlude | |||
| 10. Act Chance (Whammy Mix) | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Scritti Politti Absolute (Version) | |||
| 2. Art of Noise Close Up | |||
| 3. Propaganda Sorry for Laughing (12 Mix) | |||
| 4. Das Psych-Oh! Rangers He He Radical (Episode 2) | |||
| 5. piano interlude | |||
| 6. Nasty Rox Inc. What It Is (Live Instrumental Wonder) | |||
| 7. Mint Juleps Every Kinda People (Parts I, II and III) | |||
| 8. Anne Pigalle Hé Stranger (Parts I, II and III) | |||
| 9. 808 State Vs. Art of Noise Moments in Love (Massey Mix Three) | |||
| 10. the flash forward | |||
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Zang Tuum Tumb, the Big Beat Colossus and a battalion of Fairlights and Synclaviers, equipped with light pens and 8-inch floppy disc drives, return to present the sequel to the highly successful and critically acclaimed Art of the 12 , which was released one year ago. In fact this is the first ever ZTT compilation to run to a second volume. Like its predecessor it explores the ZTT aesthetic and the atmosphere of fearless experimentation at Sarm Studios where almost every track was recorded as applied to 12 singles and remixes. Once again, it s a treasure trove for fans of the label and its biggest acts (Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Propaganda, Art of Noise , 808 State...), as it contains some of their rarest and most accomplished remixes. And in addition we ve spiced things up by featuring some sterling production and remix work by Trevor Horn and members of Art of Noise for Paul McCartney, Godley & Crème, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Thomas Leer, Scritti Politti and Mint Juleps. Celebrations / revelations / extrapolations of the extended remix do not come any better than this. Why quit now? A fantastic 80s-based 12 remix collection from the label that defined the era. Features 11 previously unavailable tracks and eight that have never before been issued on CD. Including superb re-workings of songs by Paul McCartney, OMD, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Godley & Creme and Propaganda. Digitally remastered from the original master tapes by Fine Splice for superb sound quality. Deluxe digipack comes with beautifullyillustrated 24-page colour booklet.
Product Description
VOLUME TWO : 2CD set. Thrilling 27-track collection of rare 'n' unreleased 12" remixes, plus avant-garde interludes from the ZTT vaults! Features Paul McCartney ; Godley & Creme ; OMD ; Scritti Politti ; Frankie Goes To Hollywood and others.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This ztt collection is well worth buying, if only for the Frankie goes to Hollywood cassette mix of Two Tribes.This was released along side all the 12" remixes back in 1984 as a " cassingle". The mix is called "keep the peace".It starts with the live version from the original 12 " and then mixes seamlessly into the "carnage" 12" which in turn mixes into the "Annhillation" mix!! 15 minutes of Frankie magic,essential for any fan!!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This follow up is of similar quality to Vol 1. Music that sounds like it cost a million pounds to make. Monumental, experimental,conceptual and hi gloss pop could describe many of ZTT's greatest hits.
And so Frankie, Art of Noise and Propaganda return. Intriguigingly 2 previously unreleased mixes of AON by 808 State effectively demonstrate a a continuity of textural and sonic sounds of ZTT from the 80s into the 90s. Relative obscurites Anne Pigalle and Instinct make welcome reappearances- acts that would've been hits in a righteous/alternative universe. Vol. 2 has it's fair share of rarites just as Vol 1. This is an excellent compilation yet perhaps not boding well for a further volume if the familiarity of some of the material is anything to go by.
The gargantuan 15 minute Two Tribes (Keep The Peace) mix is excellent but feels like the final word on all its remixes . A holy grail incorporating previous remixes into one elongated track. Likewise does any need a "special instrumental" remix of Dr Mabuse? Is there anymore more Dr Mabuse mixes in the vaults. It's the masterpiece sounding exactly as described but a slightly superfluous addition to the ZTT Catalogue.
There's rare remixes involving ZTT associates involvement of artists not on the label.On paper OMD and Paul McCartney seem incongruous in these surroundings yet fit pretty well into the bigger picture.-strange but enticing remodellings of pretty conventional songs that wouldn't fit in on a vast number of boring, predictable 80s compilations. The inclusion of Scritti Politti Absolute (Version) is itself a moot point. A devastating HI NRG influenced white funk classic, sure, but has previously appeared on numerous compilations.
Despite some slight reservations -this is up there with the first volume. More than deserving of being revived/restored to CD quality. Sumptuous/pretentious quality pop rarely equalled.
And so Frankie, Art of Noise and Propaganda return. Intriguigingly 2 previously unreleased mixes of AON by 808 State effectively demonstrate a a continuity of textural and sonic sounds of ZTT from the 80s into the 90s. Relative obscurites Anne Pigalle and Instinct make welcome reappearances- acts that would've been hits in a righteous/alternative universe. Vol. 2 has it's fair share of rarites just as Vol 1. This is an excellent compilation yet perhaps not boding well for a further volume if the familiarity of some of the material is anything to go by.
The gargantuan 15 minute Two Tribes (Keep The Peace) mix is excellent but feels like the final word on all its remixes . A holy grail incorporating previous remixes into one elongated track. Likewise does any need a "special instrumental" remix of Dr Mabuse? Is there anymore more Dr Mabuse mixes in the vaults. It's the masterpiece sounding exactly as described but a slightly superfluous addition to the ZTT Catalogue.
There's rare remixes involving ZTT associates involvement of artists not on the label.On paper OMD and Paul McCartney seem incongruous in these surroundings yet fit pretty well into the bigger picture.-strange but enticing remodellings of pretty conventional songs that wouldn't fit in on a vast number of boring, predictable 80s compilations. The inclusion of Scritti Politti Absolute (Version) is itself a moot point. A devastating HI NRG influenced white funk classic, sure, but has previously appeared on numerous compilations.
Despite some slight reservations -this is up there with the first volume. More than deserving of being revived/restored to CD quality. Sumptuous/pretentious quality pop rarely equalled.
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The front page of the New Musical Express dated 13th October 1984 read "ZTT-Warriors Of Pop Or Theatre Of Hype?" The answer to both of those questions in 2012 is a simple yes. The hype was justified as once you listen the latest in "The Art Of The 12"" series it all becomes very clear why. As you may know "The Art Of The 12", Volume Two" is number SALVOMDCD27 in Salvo's catalogue and number 21 in ZTT's Element Series. What you may not know is that it's also number 19 in the Pre-order charts (at the time of writing) proving that since the label's heyday in the early to mid 80s that there is still a huge interest in the ZTT catalogue and this latest entry does not disappoint.
Like all of the previous Element Series releases this addition contains the familiar and the previously unreleased. Unlike those others elements, it is not just the ZTT vaults that have been raided. Godley & Creme appear with Scritti Politti, remixed by JJ Jeczalik and Gary Langan respectively along side a unique remix of Paul McCartney's "Spies Like Us" by their group Art of Noise that only appears on this compilation. In turn, two previously rumoured to exist remixes of Art of Noise's "Moments In Love" by 808 States's Graham Massey finally see the light of day after spending two decades locked away in the archives. Frankie Goes To Hollywood continue to surprise with two recently discovered remixes of "Relax" and "War". We are given the chance to hear how they would have sounded in an alternative reality, but then, they always were `the alternative', with the hype that took them to the top of the singles charts three times in 1984 and these mixes to not detract from that fact. Propaganda are true to form with the 12" mix of "Sorry For Laughing" making its debut here and asks the question `why this was never released as a single?' Like all record companies, ZTT have a treasure trove of the overlooked and the forgotten. Cuts from Instinct, Mint Juleps, Nasty Rox Inc., Thomas Leer, Act, and Das Pyscho! Rangers are all included here along with the enigmatic Anne Pigalle. As for OMD's appearance, you will have to read the detailed booklet that accompanies this collection.
In 1984 Frankie and ZTT once said to each other: "Hey, Zang." "Yes, Frankie?" "Let's Make It A Double." "It'll be a pleasure." That really sums up this album, a double CD and a pleasure to listen to. It has a soul, and is almost sentient from the very start as it becomes alive like life itself, and like life itself, it is full of surprises.
"elements are very big"
Like all of the previous Element Series releases this addition contains the familiar and the previously unreleased. Unlike those others elements, it is not just the ZTT vaults that have been raided. Godley & Creme appear with Scritti Politti, remixed by JJ Jeczalik and Gary Langan respectively along side a unique remix of Paul McCartney's "Spies Like Us" by their group Art of Noise that only appears on this compilation. In turn, two previously rumoured to exist remixes of Art of Noise's "Moments In Love" by 808 States's Graham Massey finally see the light of day after spending two decades locked away in the archives. Frankie Goes To Hollywood continue to surprise with two recently discovered remixes of "Relax" and "War". We are given the chance to hear how they would have sounded in an alternative reality, but then, they always were `the alternative', with the hype that took them to the top of the singles charts three times in 1984 and these mixes to not detract from that fact. Propaganda are true to form with the 12" mix of "Sorry For Laughing" making its debut here and asks the question `why this was never released as a single?' Like all record companies, ZTT have a treasure trove of the overlooked and the forgotten. Cuts from Instinct, Mint Juleps, Nasty Rox Inc., Thomas Leer, Act, and Das Pyscho! Rangers are all included here along with the enigmatic Anne Pigalle. As for OMD's appearance, you will have to read the detailed booklet that accompanies this collection.
In 1984 Frankie and ZTT once said to each other: "Hey, Zang." "Yes, Frankie?" "Let's Make It A Double." "It'll be a pleasure." That really sums up this album, a double CD and a pleasure to listen to. It has a soul, and is almost sentient from the very start as it becomes alive like life itself, and like life itself, it is full of surprises.
"elements are very big"
Most Recent Customer Reviews
The backroads of ZTT
Volume 2, again compiled by Ian Peel, branches out to include non-ZTT artists: Macca (one of his worst songs ever), OMD, Scritti Politti, all remixed by the likes of Trevor Horn... Read more
Published 5 days ago by DE01
it's ok
nothing special .. not overly impressed .. lots of missed oppurtunities .. could have been better choice of tracks .
Published 1 month ago by Keith Randall
Oh sooooo close! (to the edit?)
I have to say I am feeling a little bit deflated after having had an initial listen to this compilation. Read more
Published 2 months ago by DEATH (Leics Branch)
Plundering the vaults...again
Wasn't this supposed to be released in 2011?
Really? More Frankie remixes. The bread and butter of ZTT. Snore. Read more
Really? More Frankie remixes. The bread and butter of ZTT. Snore. Read more
Published 2 months ago by elektrolad
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