07-12-2010, 13:36
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CULTURE CLUB "Colour By Numbers" 1983
culture club released 4 albums between 82-86 and in my opinion this is the only one worth getting,their debut album wasnt bad though, it was more 'funky' and did contain the hit 'do you really want to hurt me?' and 'ill tumble 4 you'(aussie release only).
after this album George O'Dowd aka Boy George started dabbling in heroin/cocaine which over time caused havoc not only on subsequent releases but in his personal life for a good decade. CC did reform in 1999ish and record another album and they did manage a few minor hits in the UK, and toured the world, but the glory of this album was never matched-nor the success that came with it.George is now a DJ.
this album was a mix of pop and soul with a bit of gospel thrown in on 'thats the way', the album is a winner on a number of fronts: great melodies,great colourful album cover, 10 strong tracks,great lyrics and sublime backing vocals from backing singer Helen Terry who takes these songs to another level thats out of this world. 'karma chameleon' and 'victims' are IMO two of the greatest songs ever recorded by anyone,anywhere.
i think the birth of MTV did help CC along the way because they always had bright,fun,entertaining videos to accompany the singles.
whatever you think of George as a crossdresser or homosexual, he did make half a dozen classic singles and one really great album...this one
is it!
the album reached #1 in 27 countries including US/UK
singles:
karma chameleon #1 UK/US
it's a miracle #13 US, #4 UK
church of the poisoned mind #10 US, #2 UK
miss me blind #5 US, not released UK
victims #3 UK, not released US
I LOOOOVVVVVVEEE this album!
tracks:
....1.karma chameleon***
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ19XmG0vE4 live
....2.it's a miracle**
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7exoXKOYZ0 live
....3.black money***
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHfru0jJwQw&feature=fvst live
....4.changing everyday**
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqHid0nCbhQ audio
....5.that's the way(im only tryin' to help you)***
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItFVeIfuJa0 live
....6.church of the poisoned mind***
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aLLDX7m6...re=related live
....7.miss me blind**
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT7olXoDl...re=related live
....8.mister man***
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49ArSi508po live
....9.storm keeper***
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgIH6myXMFo live
..10.victims***
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS8J-ro6kbg live
3s=7
2s=3
1s=0
rating 2.7
"BTO....Bachman,Turner,Overweight
They were big in the 70s....for five minutes,on a Saturday,after lunch..." - Me 2014.
They were big in the 70s....for five minutes,on a Saturday,after lunch..." - Me 2014.