Gang of Four - Entertainment (Black Vinyl)

Gang of Four - Entertainment (Black Vinyl)Though King sings, "two steps forward, six steps back" (in At Home He's a Tourist), the only reason Gang of Four could have for stepping back is that they are so far ahead of the curve. This record is without question one of the most important records from the post punk era. and, while the album's title was almost certainly intended as sarcasm, this is also a really good listen.

sampled or unique

and finally

JJ and Oneman on Rinse

In late 2019

and each of those sounds are taken further

and then catching the attention of the late Peter Rehberg

Pete Thomas and Bill Ryder-Jones all make guest appearances on - as do the words of John Cooper Clarke

and deconstructed disco grooves

who ranked it at #5 on their “Top 40 Emo Albums of All Time” list

Viscius’ songwriting is evocative and intentional

aka Richard D James

into a pretty room marks the duo’s first truly collaborative effort