²w4173r³:
"Here's a rare treat: an oddly positive song by a totally confrontational band (Throbbing Gristle) covered by a horribly obscure Factory Records (think Joy Division, New Order, Happy Mondays, etc.) band (Cri..."
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²w4173r³:
"Here's a rare treat: an oddly positive song by a totally confrontational band (Throbbing Gristle) covered by a horribly obscure Factory Records (think Joy Division, New Order, Happy Mondays, etc.) band (Crispy Ambulance) during a live show. Admittedly, there was quite a firm connection between TG's Genesis and Crispy's Andy, the latter even releasing an even more obscure record on the former's still more obscure yet label (Temple) under the name Ram Ram Kino, so perhaps it wasn't all that odd. What makes this song great is the combination. The original was rather stark sonically while the Ambulance manages to extract a wild psychadelic edge to it. Despite its slow tempo, Gary can't sit still and goes wild on percussion, Keith delivers a smooth bassline, Robert turns the phaser up, and Alan gives a deadpan vocal delivery while laying down on the organ. Crispy Ambulance were a short-lived but amazing thing, often hailed by critics as Joy Division rip offs when in fact they claimed avant-garde post-punkers Magazine and space-rock freaks Hawkwind were their major inspiration. Indeed, this is what they sounded like: edgy, spacey, and totally unique. This song is a total gem but all of their music is remarkable.. if you can find it anywhere."
