Gang Of Four - Entertainment!@320

Entertainment! is one of those records where germs of influence can be traced through many genres and countless bands, both favorably and unfavorably. From groups whose awareness of genealogy spreads wide enough to openly acknowledge Gang of Four's influence (Fugazi, Rage Against the Machine), to those not in touch with their ancestry enough to realize it (rap-metal, some indie rock) -- all have appropriated elements of their forefathers' trailblazing contribution. Its vaguely funky rhythmic twitch, its pungent, pointillistic guitar stoccados, and its spoken/shouted vocals have all been picked up by many. Lyrically, the album was apart from many of the day, and it still is. The band rants at revisionist history in "Not Great Men" ("No weak men in the books at home"), self-serving media and politicians in "I Found That Essence Rare" ("The last thing they'll ever do?/Act in your interest"), and sexual politics in "Damaged Goods" ("You said you're cheap but you're too much"). Though the brilliance of the record thrives on the faster material -- especially the febrile first side -- a true highlight amongst highlights is the closing "Anthrax," full of barely controlled feedback squalls and moans. It's nearly psychedelic, something post-punk and new wave were never known for. With a slight death rattle and plodding bass rumble, Jon King equates love with disease and admits to feeling "like a beetle on its back." In the background, Andy Gill speaks in monotone of why Gang of Four doesn't do love songs. Subversive records of any ilk don't get any stronger, influential, or exciting than this. (AMG). 01. Ether 02. Natural's Not In It 03. Not Great Men 04. Damaged Goods 05. Return The Gift 06. Guns Before Butter 07. I Found That Essence Rare 08. Glass 09. Contract 10. At Home He's A Tourist 11. 5.45 12. Anthrax 13. Outside The Trains Don't Run On Time 14. He'd Send In The Army 15. It's Her Factory Guitar - Andy Gill Bass - Dave Allen Drums - Hugo Burnham Tracks 1-12 from the "Entertainment" LP released in 1979, Tracks 13-15 from the EP "Gang Of Four" released in 1980. Label: EMI Released: 1995 BITRATE: 320 My cd-rip (EAC and Lame) Covers Included Enjoy,Seed and Share

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aetbanan (2009-09-21)

i love the sound of this album.. thanks for the good quality!

toronjadeoro (2012-03-15)

Thank you so much for this brilliant gem. They paved the way for so much greatness that was sometimes almost as great.

burnok100 (2013-09-16)

Thanks AlexKow1

burnok100 (2013-09-16)

sorry wrong spelling..
!!! Thanks Alekow1 !!!