024. Paul Glazby & The Narcomaniacs - Acid Disco (D.A.V.E The Drummer Remix)

I last heard this track late on in an uncompromisingly energetic set at Planet Zogg. This was sadly to be my last appearance at the awesome Sheffield night, which aimed, and succeeded, at joining the dots between trance, techno and psy. Since then, I knew I had to have this in the collection. Yet, due to the quality of the production, and presumably a relatively small pressing, the prices this has been traded online for have been ridiculous. Only recently did I spot it at reasonable price.

Dave The Drummer has an ability to squeeze more than anyone could think possible from the 303, and this track is one of the synth’s finest moments. This is not a pretty record. This is not a happy record. This is a record which will grab you by the scruff of your neck and throw you onto the dance floor whether you want to be there or not.

Paul Glazby & The Narcomaniacs - Acid Disco (D.A.V.E The Drummer Remix)
[Vicious Circle : VCR022]
(2003)

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009. GDX - Corrosion

Cover versions of the Sisters inhabit a realm of music which is best left unheard. They inexorably tend to the fantastically sub-standard. Usually, some dodgy goth band takes it upon themselves to pay homage to whom they regard as their spiritual forefather and end up producing some god awful out of tune clamour which remorselessly drains all the inherent acumen of the original, leaving nothing but a spiritually empty din in its wake. They simply miss the point.

To date this is the only cover version I’ve ever heard that is at least serviceable. Amazingly, GDX have managed to surpass the serviceable and entered the realms of common decency. What sets this aside form the pack is that they are one of the few who actually do get it. It’s not another group just trying to echo the Sisters. They have their own sound, their own take, and offer another interpretation. But, what they have captured is the sheer swagger, arrogance, ostentation, pomp and circumstance of the original.

GDX - Corrosion
[Interdimensional Transmissions : IT 18]
(2003)