By this time, they had already started to write some softer songs, but they decided that the album. Rate the sound of confusion by spacemen 3 current rating. Full spacemen 3 taking drugs to make music to take drugs to. Exploring both the depths of serene, agog beauty and sheer tapeshredding chaos, playing with fire pushed the extremes of the perfect prescription to an even further edge. Songs 811 from the first single demo and comes as special bonus. Their first album, sound of confusion 1986, was not successful commercially, but it attracted a loyal fan base. Sound of confusion is a music studio album recording by spacemen 3 psychedelicspace rockprogressive rock released in 1986 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. On the other hand, this is spacemen 3 s first album and is essential listening for. In 1986, the group released its debut album, sound of confusion, on glass records.
During 19841985, spacemen 3 were playing live gigs in their local area of rugby, england, and they made numerous demo recordings. Spacemen 3 sound of confusion 1994 rerelease track listing. By the time the album was recorded, relations between the band had soured to the extent that the record is in 2 parts. Sound of confusion 20 by spacemen 3, released 09 may 20 1. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Spacemen 3s debut album sound of confusion, released in 1986, was a blistering affair establishing their love of the twochord song and also expressing their admiration for the likes of mc5, the th floor elevators and the stooges. Additionally, two thousand copies of spacemen 3, an untitled 12inch stock number threebie 3 containing 1988 live versions of revolution, suicide and repeater, plus the uneventful dronestrumental live intro theme xtacy, were distributed free to.
Like a lot of bands that have forged iconic status in the guitar world, even though they were much more than a noisy guitar band, they reinvented noise in music. Recorded by bob lamb notes this, their debut album, was originally released on glass records in 1986. Spacemen spacemen live free listening on soundcloud. Spacemen 3 sound of confusion lyrics and tracklist genius.
When youre stoned you dont realiize how long the song is. Recurring was the fourth and final spacemen 3 studio album, finally released after considerable delay in february 1991, some time after the band had broken up. The perfect prescription by spacemen 3, released 01 october 2009 1. The 1986 debut album by spacemen 3 the band formed by jason pierce, later of spiritualized and peter kember of sonic boom fame, gets a reissue at a time when there seems to be a resurgence of interest in the spacerock of the eighties and nineties. One must look at the music of spacemen 3 as variations on a theme. Spacemen 3 sound of confusion 1986 the debut release from the gods of space rock. Rollercoaster site map help add to favorites to get full access to the site e. Spacemen 3 s second album, 1987s the perfect prescription, was the first to capture the groups distinctive style.
Special thanks to pat fish for faith and encouragement in loving memory of christopher fitzgerald. Through those years, the line up changed several times, but 2 members remained consistent, both jason pierce who would go on to form the band spiritualized and peter kember who would later record as sonic boom and spectrum. Once the 90s had rolled around, sonic boom and jason pierces relationship had become so acrimonious that the two wouldnt even enter the studio together. The 1986 debut album by spacemen 3 the band formed by jason pierce, later of spiritualized and. Appropriately preceded by the mindmelting crunch of the revolution single, playing with fire proved to be the end of spacemen 3 as a functioning band, but in truly spectacular fashion. The music becomes progressively more orchestral and serene until the high of the trip, represented by ecstasy symphonytransparent radiation flashback, moving on to the moment of. Features song lyrics for spacemen 3s sound of confusion album. Spacemen 3 the sound of confusion taking drugs to make. Feelin funny in my mind, lord feelin funny in my mind, lord feelin funny in my mind, lord i need it, lord amen amen amen amen, amen theres a black smoke risin. In the meantime we hope you are able to enjoy this record.
Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. I think sound of confusion is often underrated in spacemen 3s catalog, but i feel its just as essential as one of their great. In an extract from his memoir, spacemen 3 bassist will carruthers recalls one journey in. The song maryanne is actually just one time by juicy lucy, written by glenn ross campbell. The original sound of confusion, terrific as it is, is a bit skimpy in content. Its followup, 1987s perfect prescription, is a concept album mirroring the highs and. Its followup, 1987s perfect prescription, is a concept album mirroring the highs and lows of a drug trip. On the other hand, this is spacemen 3s first album and is essential listening for. Spacemen 3 s debut album sound of confusion, released in 1986, was a blistering affair establishing their love of the twochord song and also expressing their admiration for the likes of mc5, the th floor elevators and the stooges. New version with updated packaging digipack format. Od catastrophe our sincere apologies but we are not currently able to offer mp3s of this spacemen 3 release. Recorded by bob lamb notes songs 17 from the first original album pressing. The tracks here are a little more informed by the past, but as a good debut should, it provides a great entry point for the band.
It is a concept album, a vision of a drug trip from inception to its blasted conclusion, highs and lows fully intact. Spacemen 3 signed a threeyear, twoalbum recording contract with glass records in early 1986. Reviews of sound of confusion by spacemen 3 album, neo. On the other hand, this is spacemen 3s first album and is essential listening for any fan. Our journalism is free from commercial and political bias never influenced by. The perfect prescription is the second studio album by spacemen 3. Spacemen 3s debut album sound of confusion, released in 1986, was a blistering affair establishing their love of the twochord song and also expressing. For businessexclusive pricing, quantity discounts and downloadable vat invoices. Sound of confusion is the debut album by british psychedelic band spacemen 3 it was their first for glass records, whod signed them on the strength of their demo to. Spacemen 3 sound of confusion 180 gram vinyl amazon. Spacemen 3 were an english neopsychedelic space rock band formed in 1984 in rugby, warwickshire by jason pierce a.
Spacemen 3 one of the most influential bands of the 80s british underground, the number of bands with a sonic debt to the kemberpierce partnership seems to grow every year. Find similar albums to sound of confusion spacemen 3 on allmusic. Spacemen 3, led by pete kember sonic boom and jason pierce have never been more influential, and now their distinctive style and sound can finally be properly recognized and enjoyed in their original form. The perfect prescription is a remarkable departure from the bands 1986 debut, sound of confusion.
Buy sound of confusion online at low prices in india. At first the band sounded a bit like a punkedup garage rock band, but their music quickly evolved into their signature trancelike neopsychedelia. Spacemen 3 were sent to record their first album, sound of confusion, at the studios of bob lamb in the kings heath area of birmingham. Sound of confusion by spacemen 3 album, neopsychedelia. Their first song, losing touch with my mind, is five and a half minutes. Spacemen 3 sound of confusion 1986 mp3 320 kbits ziprar download. Sound of confusion is the first studio album by space rock group spacemen 3, released in july. Stream tracks and playlists from spacemen on your desktop or mobile device. Of late the loop discography has been expanded and fully revisited.
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