Sonntag, 21. Januar 2024

Chumbawamba – I Never Gave Up (12``, 1992)

Formed in a squat in Leeds, England, in 1982, Chumbawamba released their first single, "Revolution", in 1985. Up to a point they self-released most of their material on labels they ran themselves, such as Sky & Trees and Agit Prop. Their musical style has changed through the years, initially a shouting punk band, later recording some folk songs, then, with the "Jesus H Christ" album, they discovered electronic music.

One of their best-ever songs (from Slap!) in two pretty great remixes, followed by a remix of another great song (the title track from Shhh, here retitled "Laughing"). The first "I Never Gave Up" remix feels more like a single edit (though it only reduces the seven minute original to six minutes) than a particularly exciting remix, while the second is clubby without being anonymous (making excellent use of the original's imitation funk wah-wah guitar). "Laughing" is a relatively brief, bass-heavy but still breezy bit of pop that turns "Shhh" into an utterly different, and possibly better-than-it-was, song. Very nice.

Tracklist:

A I Never Gave Up (Rondo Mix)
B1 I Never Gave Up (Cass Mix)
B2 Laughing (Never Stopped Mix)

(192 kbps, cover art included)

14 Kommentare:

swappers hat gesagt…

Thanks Zero! You never cease to amaze me with the sheer eclecticism of your posts and this is no exception! Thank yoooo!

aboynamedstew hat gesagt…

I love finding new Chumbawamba remixes. Such a great and fearless band. Thanks!

Bob hat gesagt…

Wondering if you have a copy of Stockholms Anarkafeministkör's album, totally out of print anywhere I can find?

tcw3 hat gesagt…

I hope you are well, thanks for years of great music!

lemonflag hat gesagt…

It's been over a month. You are getting me worried. I also hope you are well.

ansina hat gesagt…

Same here. Please gives a sign,

ansina hat gesagt…

I meant "give us a sign"

Liana Helas hat gesagt…

So until we see you again, bright moments & keep searchin' for your mystery note on the universal piano of life. [Rahsaan Roland Kirk] - https://lianahelas.blogspot.com/2024/01/z-z-xlv-daily-sirens-1973-2023-inspired.html

swappers hat gesagt…

You OK? Nothin’ since Jan? Hope all is well do check in and let us know wasappenin’! Love over gold ‘cept 4 Rock ’n’ Roll!

zero hat gesagt…

Thanks a lot for all your comments and your wishes! I really appreciate that. Everything is fine, i just needed a little break. Please excuse me for not letting you know about that before takeing the break.

Bob, sadly i don´t have a copy of this album - sounds really interesting!

rev.b hat gesagt…

Well, we do love you madly..... Breaks are to work as exhale is to inhale; you need to do both in order to a good, meaningful life, no?

Anonym hat gesagt…

Thanks, when/if I find it I'll send it your way. Cheers!

swappers hat gesagt…

What the good Rev B said! With knobs on!! ? ;)

zero hat gesagt…

Thanks for your wise words, rev.b! All the best to you all!

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