- Audio CD (1 Dec 2006)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Ronin
- ASIN: B00005Y48J
- Other Editions: Vinyl
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 119,507 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. The Gospel Comes To New Guinea |
| 2. Last Words |
| 3. Last Dub |
| 4. Tearing Up The Plans Pt.1 |
| 5. Just Like Everybody |
| 6. Coup |
| 7. Coup Dub |
| 8. Assassin |
| 9. Ooze |
| 10. Magrhebi |
| 11. Heal/Fanfare |
| 12. Gregouka |
| 13. Celestial Flutes |
| 14. Ethics |
Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
Tracks: The Call, Sashk, Soso, Overtime
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is the definitive meisterwerk from one of the 80s' lost musical gems. 23 Skidoo were vaguely affiliated with the industrial music scene, a space they shared with Cabaret Voltaire and Portion Control, among others. The techniques of the industrial crowd - Burroughs-esque tape cut ups and world music samples - are in evidence, but so are the basslines and beats that set the band apart. It's well known that the Chemical Brothers lifted the bass track from "Coup" for their own "Block Rockin' Beats", but the funk energy of the track was strong enough that it had made several appearances on bootleg mixes back in the day. This is a great selection of 23 Skidoo tracks - my advice is go the whole way and track down its companion releases, especially "Seven Songs", for a rounded picture of one of Britain's best alternative groups. It's funny to think that, despite their miserable, long dark coat appearances, edgy song titles and sonic experimentation, the industrial set really only wanted to dance all along - just like everybody.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Most of us 23 Skidoo fans have been waiting for this re-issue and now it has been finally released. Containing the most accessible material, which doesn't at all lessen it's political or innovative virtues, this collection should find its way into more CD players in an ideal world.
The second track 'Last Words' is wonderful, reggae, Skidoo-style, plus there are vocals on it too. Vocals never really seemed to fit their music, but on this track they seem to suit it well enough. Other highlights include the pre-industrial/proto-funk stage of the group encompassed by just one song, 'Ethics', it shows a more 70's rock slant, though enjoyable to most Skidoo fans also. At least it shows they know how to handle a guitar also, leading the lie to most critics claims that the reason why groups make Industrial music is because they can't play regular intruments like guitars properly! There is also the excellent 'Coup' which the Chemical Brothers ripped off for the bassline to 'Block Rockin' Beats'. 'Ooze' is even more reggae, this time slowed down to a crawl, more dubby in fact.
An essential purchase for fans of the group and a good stepping stone into their world for others who have not yet sampled them.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
here's the Gospel...
13 Jan 2003
Format:Audio CD
Postponed for almost one year, this anthology of early single/ep tracks from a seminal cult group finally sees the day.
Their significance has always been lumped in with other early luminaries that defined 'Industrial Music', such as Cabaret Voltaire and Throbbing Gristle, although their small sonic output only amounts to a fraction of the latter two.
This is a nice collection showcasing different aspects of their music, from shuffling tribal drums to programmed hiphop rhythms, cut-ups as well as uncompromising experimentation as in "Healing/Fanfare" (from 'The Culling Is Coming'), ending intriguingly with the post-punk, new wavey 'Ethics' - a style which was seldom heard from 23 Skidoo.
Unfortunately, for some unknown reason, one of their best singles 'Language' did not make it to the final tracklist, and the three tracks from the 'Tearing Up The Plans' EP were clearly transferred from vinyl. It's a bit disappointing, but I do recognise the difficulty of putting together a compilation like this - sourcing old tapes that had been collecting dust in the attic for 20 years or something - and thus am still thankful for its final appearance. Minor quibbles apart, this is still a very worthwhile reissue.
What the hell?
11 Oct 2007
Format:Audio CD
Having been a 23 Skidoo fan in the 80s, and having thought it a crime that their things were not available for so long after the digital explosion, all I have to say about the unavailability of this material again is "what the hell?" 23 Skidoo was one-of-a-kind, unlike this Britney/ Pink/ J-Lo/ your-name-here crap that is all too available. I've said it before and I'll say it here- if popularity was synonamous with quality then a Big Mac would be a great hamburger. I know better. If there were appreciation for quality then 23 Skidoo would be appreciated. Until then- sit and worry about Britney's latest trauma. I couldn't care. It's a crime that 23 Skidoo's things are not available.
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