Joe Crow - Compulsion

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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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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
We Said We Wouldn't Look Back4:24
Funny to You1:33
Absent Friends3:59
Each To His Own2:49
We Said We Wouldn't Look Back4:24
Compulsion5:14
Each to His Own2:49
Funny To You1:33

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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

RoleCompany
Recorded AtSinewave Studios
Remastered AtFantasy Studios
Mastered AtRecord Technology Incorporated
Copyright (c)Dark Entries
Made ByPolygram Industries Messageries
Phonographic Copyright (p)Cherry Red Records Ltd.
Distributed ByPinnacle Records
Pressed ByPRS, Louviers

Credits

RoleCredit
Alto SaxophoneHelen Rowson (tracks: B1-B3)
Backing VocalsBrendan Jackson (tracks: B1-B3)
DrumsMark Rowson (tracks: B1-B3)
EngineerAl McKerchar
Executive-ProducerDeb Raikes
LayoutEloise Leigh
NoisesEamonn Duffy (tracks: B1-B3)
OtherJacqui Neave
Photography ByBrendan Jackson
ProducerRobert Lloyd
Remastered ByGeorge Horn
TechnicianLegs Akimbo (tracks: B1-B3)
VocalsJoe Crow
BassJoe Crow
GuitarJoe Crow
Electronic Drums [Boss Dr. RhythmJoe Crow
Bee Gees Rhythm Machine]Joe Crow
SynthesizerJoe 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
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Summary by Ingrid Hardy

Compulsion is a must-listen for fans of electronic music and anyone looking for an album that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Joe Crow's unique sound and introspective lyrics make this album a standout in a crowded field, and it is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who listens.

Comments

mperry2
mperry2
Thanks for sharing!.
magyarpingvinek
magyarpingvinek
Thank you so much for sharing
jaureguigrayce8163
jaureguigrayce8163
I've loved "Compulsion" since first hearing it on "Pillows & Prayers". I had no idea there was an E.P.!
chonglittien
chonglittien
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.
abugrga
abugrga
Awesome song Compulsion?
meganraeb
meganraeb
Compared only to Fad Gadget.
omardalio73
omardalio73
I haven’t heard this since 83’. God, I love drum machines!
Still sounds amazing.
aaditrithewriter
aaditrithewriter
Wow what an amazing work. The lyrics in these songs just peirce through time in my head.
cbramich
cbramich
Legal!
sydneyweststar
sydneyweststar
Genious!