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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Audio CD (29 Jan 2001)
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Label: Castle
  • ASIN: B00004ZAYZ
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 135,259 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Chowdown
2. Long Cool And Bubbly
3. Girl Who Was Death
4. How To Steal The World
5. Frug In G Minor
6. Electric Soup
7. Pony Tail
8. Harry Palmer
9. E Type
10. Skirt Alert
11. Six Plus One
12. Money Is
13. 10.28 To Shibuya
14. High Havoc
15. London England
16. Corduroy Orgasm Club
17. Frighteners
18. You're A Great Way To Fly
19. Something In My Eye
20. Lovely Lonely And Loaded
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Amazon.co.uk Review

London, England spans the entire career of the instrumental ensemble Corduroy, who phoenixed from the embers of art school glamsters Boys Wonder in 1992 and immediately signed to Acid Jazz, their spiritual home. A postmodern Booker T & The MG's, Corduroy's brand of Hammond grooves, a Bacharach-inspired easy vibe and funky film themes, possessed a playful groove that avoided the studious, chin-stroking elements of much of the Acid Jazz crew. Tracks like "Skirt Alert", "E-type", "Harry Palmer" and "High Havoc" exemplify this swinging, organ-propelled approach. In an attempt to crossover commercially, the band opted, perhaps somewhat predictably, to ditch instrumentals and make their next three albums song-based. While the transition was successful, culminating in jazzy pop crowned with swirling West Coast harmonies and tight rhythms, the anticipated commercial breakthrough never really materialised. A great pity too, as any band that records a rump shaking, acid jazz version of Motorhead's dandruff-dislodging anthem "Motorhead" deserves to sell a million. --Chris King

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars I DO need your wah-wah., 23 Oct 2001
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90's acid jazz masters, Corduroy are something of an aquired taste, but they're well worth getting to know. An eceletic mix of organs, guitars and the occasional sample, Corduroy are at their best when they throw in some of their, (slightly Beatles-esque), vocal harmonies. This complitation contains a terrifying amount of tracks spread over 2 CDs, all of which are quite enjoyable, but the sheer scale means that not all are tip-top quality. Still, it's a lot of listening for a little cash. Splash out, get funky with Corduroy.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars a MODernist classic defined, 28 Feb 2004
This album represents excellent value for your pounds!!If you like Booker T you will definately like this as a fair portion of the album is devoted to hammond based instrumentals,though, there is a definite 90's feel to the dealings as the production is far better than you average Booker T offering.
The album is never let down by filler and will manage to hold your attention throughout the prolonged playing time.Despite a strong cult following it is a pity that Corudroy never broke through to make it to the big time but I really can't recommend them strongly enough,you will be thoughrouly entertained by this- yet another Speedy Vespa Classic........Light entertainment at its best that you will enjoy listening to or maybe your pals will enjoy as first class background music!
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars the fabric 4, 21 Feb 2004
By Searle "Mod Hop" - See all my reviews
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Sixties and seventies borrowers Corduroy liked a laugh.
They wanted to be the band that appeared in every party sceene in every groovy movie. To play the funky tracks that accompany so many zaney cartoon car chases.To be the composers of facinating spy film sound tracks.To party like its nineteen sixty nine.
This compilation of the first five Corduroy albums realize’s many of these ambitions. Funny, funky, fast and furious.
This was partly achieved by generic song writing. But most probably the Corduroy sound was based around throbing Rickenbacker Bass guitar riffs. And they had one of the best bassists in the world ever. And one of the best looking.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic value!
I don't personally have this, but have all of Corduroy's albums. They are pretty unique; UK acid jazz with a real feel of flamboyant throwaway sixties fun! Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars fabric 4
Sixties and seventies borrowers Corduroy liked a laugh.
They wanted to be the band that appeared in every party sceene in every groovy movie. Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate retro acid jazz album in the world...ever!
Well watcha say to the ultimate in cool 60's/70's jazz/funk/aceed toons cummin outta your speakers with this hot CD that defines acid jazz mastery? Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2001

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