Description
BIO :
This brand new, remastered collection spans Alan Vega & Marty Rev’s forty year career and serves as an introduction to their raw, eclectic and inspiring catalogue.
The tracklisting, collated by Marty Rev, Liz Lamere, and Henry Rollins, includes tracks from their classic debut album, Suicide (1977), to their final outing, American Supreme (2002). The LP also features two brand new, unheard tracks Girl (Unreleased Version) and Frankie Teardrop (First Version). Remastered by Denis Blackham at Skye Mastering.
« SUICIDE WAS THE BAND THAT REFUSED TO DIE. THE CONCEPT WAS SO POWERFUL THAT IT KEPT VEGA AND REV ON A SPORADIC COLLISION COURSE OF STAGES AND STUDIOS FOR OVER FORTY YEARS. » – Henry Rollins, Surrender.
Although the band barely received any credit during their career, Suicide are cited as one of the most inspirational bands of the 1970s, influencing the likes Soft Cell, Depeche Mode and The Jesus And Mary Chain, whilst garnering fans in Nick Cave, Jim Thirlwell, M.I.A., Spiritualized, Lydia Lunch, Bobby Gillespie and Savages to name a few.
« SUICIDE MADE SOME OF THE COOLEST, MOST UNCOMPROMISING MUSIC EVER INFLICTED ON OUR SPECIES. THIS GATHERING OF SONGS IS NOT A “BEST OF” NOR IS IT A “DEFINITIVE” ALL-YOU-NEED-TO-KNOW COMPILATION. IT IS AN INTRODUCTION THAT WILL HOPEFULLY COMPEL YOU TO EXPLORE THE ALBUMS. » – Henry Rollins, Surrender.
- Limited edition 2LP 140g Blood Red Vinyl
- Housed in Embossed & Mirror-Board Gatefold sleeve
TRACKLISTING :
Side A.
- Dominic Christ (2022 – Remaster)
- Diamonds, Fur Coat, Champagne (2022 – Remaster)
- Harlem (2022 – Remaster)
- Rocket USA (2022 – Remaster)
Side B.
- Cheree (2022 – Remaster)
- Dream Baby Dream (2022 – Remaster)
- Touch Me (2022 – Remaster)
- Ghost Rider (2022 – Remaster)
- Mr. Ray (2022 – Remaster)
Side C.
- Surrender (2022 – Remaster)
- Why Be Blue? (2022 – Remaster)
- Wrong Decisions (2022 – Remaster)
- Dachau, Disney, Disco (2022- Remaster)
Side D.
- Radiation (2022 – Remaster)
- Girl (Unreleased Version) (2022 – Remaster)*
- Frankie Teardrop (First Version) (2022 – Remaster)*
*Previously unreleased
