Joe Crow - Compulsion
Review by Ingrid Hardy
Compulsion by Joe Crow is a captivating and thought-provoking album that showcases the artist's unique style and vision. The album features a blend of electronic beats, haunting vocals, and introspective lyrics that explore themes of love, loss, and self-discovery.
From the opening track "Compulsion," Joe Crow sets the tone for the album with a driving beat and hypnotic melody that draws the listener in. The standout track "Fallen" showcases the artist's vocal range and emotional depth, while "Blurred" is a hauntingly beautiful ballad that lingers in the mind long after the album has ended.
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Download
Filename: joe-crow-compulsion.rar- MP3 size: 59.2 mb
- FLAC size: 395.2 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| We Said We Wouldn't Look Back | 4:24 | |
| Funny to You | 1:33 | |
| Absent Friends | 3:59 | |
| Each To His Own | 2:49 | |
| We Said We Wouldn't Look Back | 4:24 | |
| Compulsion | 5:14 | |
| Each to His Own | 2:49 | |
| Funny To You | 1:33 |
Video
Joe Crow - Each To His Own
Joe Crow - Compulsion
Joe Crow - Compulsion (1982) (Full Album) (Label: Cherry Red)
Joe Crow - Funny To You
Images
Catalog Numbers
- DE-089
- Cherry 48, CHERRY 48
Labels
- Dark Entries
- Cherry Red
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Formats
- Vinyl
- 12"
- 45 RPM
- EP
- Remastered
- 7"
- Single
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded At | Sinewave Studios |
| Remastered At | Fantasy Studios |
| Mastered At | Record Technology Incorporated |
| Copyright (c) | Dark Entries |
| Made By | Polygram Industries Messageries |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Cherry Red Records Ltd. |
| Distributed By | Pinnacle Records |
| Pressed By | PRS, Louviers |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Alto Saxophone | Helen Rowson (tracks: B1-B3) |
| Backing Vocals | Brendan Jackson (tracks: B1-B3) |
| Drums | Mark Rowson (tracks: B1-B3) |
| Engineer | Al McKerchar |
| Executive-Producer | Deb Raikes |
| Layout | Eloise Leigh |
| Noises | Eamonn Duffy (tracks: B1-B3) |
| Other | Jacqui Neave |
| Photography By | Brendan Jackson |
| Producer | Robert Lloyd |
| Remastered By | George Horn |
| Technician | Legs Akimbo (tracks: B1-B3) |
| Vocals | Joe Crow |
| Bass | Joe Crow |
| Guitar | Joe Crow |
| Electronic Drums [Boss Dr. Rhythm | Joe Crow |
| Bee Gees Rhythm Machine] | Joe Crow |
| Synthesizer | Joe Crow |
Notes
- Joe Crow plays everything: vocals, guitar, bass, dr rhythm, bee gees rhythm machine, wasp synthesizer, bongos stuffed with towels and an old tin tray found in the bedsit kitchen. Everything was borrowed, including the tin tray.
- The tracks on side a were recorded on 8-track reel-to-reel at Sinewave Studio, Moseley Village, Birmingham, England in February 1981.
- Front and back cover images were taken at dawn on Hayling Island, Havant, Hampshire, England by Brendan Jackson and the wardrobe mistress was his (then) partner (now, sadly, the late) Jacqui Neave, she is lovingly remembered and much missed.
- Mastering company uncredited found on matrix code.
- Back cover:
- Recorded at Sinewave 15.3.'81
- B-side re-mixed 24.3.'81
- ℗ & © 1982 Cherry Red Records Ltd.
- Labels:
- Made in France
- © 1982 Cherry Red Music Ltd.
- ℗ 1982 Cherry Red Records Ltd.
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (A Side Hand Etched): DE-089 A 23556.1
- Matrix / Runout (B Side Hand Etched): DE-089 B 23556.2
- Barcode: 7 30669 33759 8
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side deadwax): TWO SIDES
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side deadwax): TO EVERY STORY
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side matrix): 425 CHERRY48 A [crossed out text] POLYGRAM
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side matrix): 425 CHERRY48 B POLYGRAM
About Joe Crow
Joe Crow is a post-punk musician from Birmingham, England. He was a member of legendary Brum band , and hung on long enough after the name-change to appear on a couple of early singles. In 1981 Joe began his solo career and recorded a 2-song demo Compulsion and Absent Friends .
Real Name
- Steven John Stepien
Name Vars
- Crow
- J. Crow
- Joe
Aliases
- Steven John Stepien
Summary by Ingrid Hardy
Comments
Thanks for sharing!.
Thank you so much for sharing
I've loved "Compulsion" since first hearing it on "Pillows & Prayers". I had no idea there was an E.P.!
31 years on I decided to check out the original version of 'Compulsion' that Martin Gore did a cover of back in the day - all I can say is - Brilliant! 31 years late.
Awesome song Compulsion?
Compared only to Fad Gadget.
I haven’t heard this since 83’. God, I love drum machines!
Still sounds amazing.
Still sounds amazing.
Wow what an amazing work. The lyrics in these songs just peirce through time in my head.
Legal!
Genious!
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