ASSOCIATES, The - Affectionate Punch (reissue) - TURQUOISE VINYL LP + INSERT
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The ASSOCIATES
Affectionate Punch (reissue)
Music On Vinyl
limited numbered 180 gram audiophile turquoise vinyl LP + insert Cat: MOVLP 3739CRel: 18 Nov 24
Indie/Alternative Side 1 - Track 1. The Affectionate Punch Side 1 - Track 2. Amused As Always Side 1 - Track 3. Logan Time Side 1 - Track 4. Paper House Side 1 - Track 5. Transport To Central Side 2 - Track 1. A Matter Of Gender Side 2 - Track 2. Even Dogs In The Wild Side 2 - Track 3. Would I Bounce Back Side 2 - Track 4. Deeply Concerned Side 2 - Track 5. A
From the first notes of the Talking Heads-esque opening of the title track, which has none other than The Cure's Robert Smith as guest backing vocalist, this album by the great Scottish post-punk legends The Associates has you hooked. It's littered with standout moments, but the wiry bassline which underpins the offbeat guitar on 'Amused As Always' is high up there. It manages to pull off being belligerently repetitive by offsetting any sense of monotony with sheer style. Meanwhile, frontman Billy MacKenzie - who tragically died before his time in 1997 - has a voice to rival that of Robert Smith himself in terms of tone. The Associates may not be as readily cited in the typical indie record collection - but they're probably your favourite band's favourite band. regardless, this album is going to challenge why you've resisted so long in not putting it at the heart of your collection.
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