Liquid Liquid Discography LP 2XLP On Mo Wax
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Liquid Liquid Discography LP released in 1997 on Mo Wax Records. Long out of print. Only played a few times. near mint condition.
This collection brings together nearly everything New York's influential no wave funk group Liquid Liquid managed to put out. If you haven't heard them before, then this is your chance. Still, if you really think you haven't heard them, let us remind you. Grandmaster Flash's tremendously successful single "White Lines (Don't Do It)" featured the Sugar Hill house band re-playing the main bassline from these guy's single "Cavern," and we're pretty sure just about everyone has heard that song! Anyway, given that the band and label never consented to Flash's sampling, legal battles followed and the band's label, 99 Records, went under. Back to the record at hand. Liquid Liquid stands among the best of the early '80s no wave scene. Of course, with the differences between people like Lydia Lunch - with her goth-punk affront, and the Latin influenced whatever-wave vibes of Konk, you could easily argue that it wasn't a scene in any strict sense. These guys reinforce that sentiment. In fact, the only band from that era and place that comes close at all is probably Konk - or maybe Pigbag, those post-punk bands where higher emphasis is put on propulsive rhythmic devices than pretty much everything else. There are similarities, but these guys still stand out on their own. Where Konk had an overstated Latin influence, Liquid Liquid tempered that sensibility with a healthy dose of disco percussion, dub, and art school croon. If you wanted to step outside of New York, something along the lines of a more rhythmic take on England's This Heat or 23 Skidoo might be the general direction. Or like if someone grabbed Gang of Four's equipment and left them with just bass, drums, and some other shit to beat on. C'mon! If for nothing else you need this to get a copy of not just the aforementioned "Cavern," but also "Optimo" and "Bellhead." Classics! Catchy, fun, driving, and with an influence that can be heard from hip-hop to essentially every angular art-punk band ever, Liquid Liquid is essential listening. Recommended for any minimalist dance party, or careful personal use. Yay!
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