Green realized around 1981 that he wanted to explore pop. Fair enough, but perhaps he failed to realize that he'd already made pop and Doubt Beat is a great example of that. Sure, messy, edgy and nervous instead of sugary sweet, but .these are really wonderful songs.
@klasensjo In May 82 he said ""I rejected the principles of that, what was monolithical Marxism. I no longer supported the mechanism which held that up, and carried over to the music. Plus I was bored sh*tless with the noise we were making." "
Intro reminds me of Trout Mask Replica :)
randyj420 9 months ago
Hard to believe this is the same cat that made "The Word Girl" and "Road To No Regret". But that just shows how much range Green has.
therealsoulproduct 11 months ago
"4-A Sides" is one of the "essentials" in every good 12" collection: the music & artwork are fine examples of marxist indie-pop
unfolk 1 year ago
This and "Hegemony" = best early Scrits
ftwelve12 1 year ago
i love this song i didnt know know that they was out this early.
unelmitchell 1 year ago
Green realized around 1981 that he wanted to explore pop. Fair enough, but perhaps he failed to realize that he'd already made pop and Doubt Beat is a great example of that. Sure, messy, edgy and nervous instead of sugary sweet, but .these are really wonderful songs.
klasensjo 1 year ago 4
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Just2LetYouKnow 1 year ago
@klasensjo In May 82 he said ""I rejected the principles of that, what was monolithical Marxism. I no longer supported the mechanism which held that up, and carried over to the music. Plus I was bored sh*tless with the noise we were making." "
LiveThoughtful 1 year ago
I loved early Scritti
Could you download "P.A's", the best track on 4 A Sides in my opinion.
capachip 2 years ago