British Electric Foundation - Music Of Quality & Distinction Volume 1


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Label: Virgin
Catalog#: V 2219
Format: Vinyl, LP
Country:UK
Released:1982
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop
Credits: Arranged By, Producer - Ian Craig Marsh , Martyn Ware
Engineer, Producer [Assistant] - Nick Patrick
Producer - BEF*
Notes:
Rating: 4.00/5 (15 votes) Rate It
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Tracklisting:

A1   Ball Of Confusion (3:50)
    Vocals - Tina Turner
  Written-By - B. Strong* , N. Whitfield*
A2   The Secret Life Of Arabia (4:00)
    Vocals - Billy MacKenzie
  Written-By - Eno* , Carlos Alomar , Bowie*
A3   There's A Ghost In My House (2:55)
    Vocals - Paul Jones
  Written-By - Holland-Dozier-Holland
A4   These Boots Are Made For Walking (2:48)
    Vocals - Paula Yates
  Written-By - Lee Hazelwood*
A5   Suspicious Minds (3:51)
    Vocals - Gary Glitter
  Written-By - Mark James (4)
B1   You Keep Me Hanging On (2:43)
    Vocals - Bernie Nolan
  Written-By - Holland-Dozier-Holland
B2   Wichita Lineman (4:18)
    Vocals - Glenn Gregory
  Written-By - Jimmy Webb
B3   Anyone Who Had A Heart (3:10)
    Vocals - Sandie Shaw
  Written-By - Bacharach And David
B4   Perfect Day (4:06)
    Vocals - Glenn Gregory
  Written-By - Lou Reed
B5   It's Over (2:40)
    Vocals - Billy MacKenzie
  Written-By - Roy Orbison , Bill Dees*
User Reviews:
gravedigger, Jan 15, 2004

Although some think of this as bizarre (see note above), I think its one of the best 80s albums. With all the different artists contributing, it sounds as if its going to be just an ordinary, run-of-the-mill compilation, but it isnt. As Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh contribute most of the backing tracks, it forms a cohesive entity. Just to let you know my favorite track is "Its Over" with vocals by Billy Mackenzie.

N.B. A "dub" version of "Secret Life of Arabia" was included on an 80s compilation album called "Methods of Dance" (Virgin)

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