The Problem Of Leisure: A Celebration of Andy Gill and Gang Of Four (LP)
Various Artists
Amoeba Review
Let’s be honest: most tribute albums are instantly novel but ultimately forgettable. That’s not the case with the excellent, exciting The Problem Of Leisure: A Celebration of Andy Gill and Gang Of Four. The tracks on this double album were chosen by the artists themselves—all of whom were inspired by Gang of Four and Andy Gill in their own musical careers—and it’s truly impressive how each artist has reimagined these classic, well-loved songs in a way that’s uniquely their own. Idles sound even more ferocious than the original on “Damaged Goods.” La Roux also takes the song on, lending a truly surprising, invigorating alt-pop interpretation that takes the track in unexpected directions. Warpaint brings a dreamy, almost otherworldly dimension to “Paralysed.” Flea and John Frusciante recruit the Silverlake Conservatory Youth Chorale for an edgy, rather haunting take on “Not Great Men.” These reinterpretations are a welcome addition to the Gang of Four canon; they might even become some of your new favorites.
Track Listing
Side A Titles |
Artist |
Length |
---|---|---|
1.
Damaged Goods
|
IDLES | 02:42 |
2.
Natural's Not In It
|
Tom Morello , Serj Tankian | 03:21 |
3.
In The Ditch
|
Helmet | 04:24 |
4.
Where The Nightingale Sings
|
3D , Gang Of Four , Nova Twins | 05:06 |
5.
To Hell With Poverty
|
Hotei | 04:32 |
Side B Titles |
Artist |
Length |
---|---|---|
1.
Anthrax
|
Gary Numan | 04:34 |
2.
We Live As We Dream Alone
|
Gail Ann Dorsey | 03:41 |
3.
I Love A Man In Uniform
|
Herbert Grönemeyer , Alex Silva | 03:50 |
4.
Not Great Men
|
LoneLady | 03:37 |
5.
5.45
|
JJ Sterry | 03:04 |
Side C Titles |
Artist |
Length |
---|---|---|
1.
Damaged Goods
|
La Roux | 03:56 |
2.
Natural's Not In It
|
Everything Everything | 03:43 |
3.
Return The Gift
|
Dado Villa Lobos | 03:17 |
4.
What We All Want
|
The Dandy Warhols | 03:16 |
5.
Paralysed
|
Warpaint | 02:54 |
Side D Titles |
Artist |
Length |
---|---|---|
1.
Not Great Men
|
Flea , John Frusciante | 03:10 |
2.
I Love A Man In Uniform
|
The Sounds | 03:57 |
3.
Last Mile
|
Hardcore Raver In Tears | 03:56 |
4.
Forever Starts Now Dub Mix
|
Killing Joke , Gang Of Four | 05:42 |
5.
Not Great Men [Live Version]
|
Sekar Melati | 03:20 |