The style is somewhere between the clash and pet shop boys with punning and lyrics about britain in the 90s. Listen to songs by carter usm official on myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share. Never mind, carter usm, new fads, neds etc were great bring back 1990. An article in the guardian last month rightly suggested that the band carter the unstoppable sex machine be both reevaluated. Carter the unstoppable sex machine were an english indie punk band formed in 1987 by. Plus a 12 page book featuring unseen archive imagery and album by album interviews with jim bob and fruitbat, and two exclusive art prints, including an outtake from the very first carter usm photo call. Carter the unstoppable sex machine official website. Listen free to carter the unstoppable sex machine 101 damnations the road to domestos, everytime a churchbell rings and more. In 1990 carter usm released their first album, 101 damnations, and the angry comic cockney duo delivered their full dark and venomous message of life contrasted against an energetic and rapidfiring beat with a mix of electronic sampling.
Sheriff fatman from 101 damnations another obvious one, and for many, still their best song, and easily their most recognisable. They made their name with a distinctive style of power pop, fusing samples, sequenced basses and drum machines with rock n roll guitars and offbeat wordplayloaded lyrics. Carter usm 101 damnations pisspoor extras cant detract from awesomeness mid1991, any selfrespecting dmbooted indie kid probably had the following nestled somewhere in their collection. Its a late 80s alternative synth punk fusion that appealed to a new generation of discontented young voters. Carter the unstoppable sex machine vinyl records and cds. Originally released with 10 tracks, where the road to domestos and everytime a churchill rings are segued into one track.
As you may know when the 101 damnations rsd release happened a couple of years back people panic bought and paid over the odds on ebay and the like. Everytime a churchbell rings carter the unstoppable sex machine. When bonny clive was twenty three he took a dive from the balcony. It was prefaced with a single anytime anyplace anywhere, which was a major indie hit and also included on the album. A journalist once quipped that carter lyrics were cribbed from the london az book of maps. The wonderstuffs eight legged groove machine pweis box frenzy. Carter usm 101 damnations cd 1995 for sale online ebay. Carter the unstoppable sex machine 101 damnations cd. Carter usm for sale in uk 32 secondhand carter usms. The south london scene by now was drawing attention away from the established northern manchester britpop. Carter the unstoppable sex machine 101 damnations a record store day limited edition lp with dalmatianstyled black blobs on white vinyl. So it was no wonder, with the emergence of their shoestring debut album 101 damnations and its stupendously fauxepic single sheriff fatman. Their first full album which contains the seminal sheriff fatman. When the book is published, im going to be doing that.
Carter the unstoppable sex machine carter usm are a uk indie band formed in 1987 by jim bob and fruitbat. Stephen duffy is one of those people that cant really do much wrong in my book. There wasnt and to this day still isnt anyone quite like carter usm. The first carter song i actually owned, having got it on happy daze vol 1 i think which was a christmas present from my brother in 1990. The song was followed by the album 101 damnations a critical account of life south of the river. On vinyl this is a superb piece of art and contains some tragic topics and provides social comment that is as relevant today as it was on release. Check out carter the unstoppable sex machine on amazon music. Carter the unstoppable sex machine lyricwiki fandom. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. While remaining punky and independent in spirit, carter usm signed to chrysalisemi in order to crossover to the pop charts. For me this is carter usms best album and the one that matters.
The band were scheduled to perform at a charity gig at the astoria in 1987, and noone else turned up, so they went on stage anyway and performed to backing tapes and a. Carter the unstoppable sex machine 101 damnations now available on cd with extra tracks. Of course, when i finally got to a shop to buy it and got it home, it was. In 2014, carter usm reconvened for its final performances. Carter the unstoppable sex machine 101 damnations amazon. Licensed to youtube by merlin idol distribution on behalf of big cat records uk ltd.
Their twin guitars, played over banks of keyboards, programmed sequencers and a drummachine, drew. When this first came out, i was studying in germany and i played the cassette copy my brother had given me until the tape finally warped. In 1990 carter usm released their first album, 101 damnations, and the angry comic. This is their 1990 breakthrough debut album the first time on vinyl since then.
For me this is carter usm s best album and the one that matters. Blues 30 something 1991 surfin usm second to last will and testament anytime anyplace anywhere a. Carter usm offered a bleak worldview of social injustice, moral decay and urban violence. Id hate to say that carter changed my life, because that would be overegging the pudding somewhat, but from then on i. Please check my other items as im always happy to combine postage with any other items. Every track on here is great and sums them up really this was definitely a good antidote to the.
Carter usm a message from jim bob it is now about two. Jim bob morrison and leslie carter were members of indie band jamie wednesday whod released a couple of singles to little acclaim. Find your preferred location and add it to your address book dispatch to this address when you check out. All tightly packed into a substantial box with a lovely silver carter logo on. Every track on here is great and sums them up really this was definitely a good antidote to the whole madchester scene of the early 90s which lets face it was just an excuse to get ed up. So it was no wonder, with the emergence of their shoestring debut album 101 damnations and its stupendously fauxepic single sheriff. English indie rock band founded in 1988 in london by singer jim jim bob morrison and guitarist les fruitbat carter from the ashes of jamie wednesday.
On november 22nd that year, the last show was played at. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device. In the early nineties carter usm were the darlings of the music press. Carter the unstoppable sex machine frequently shortened to carter usm were an english indie punk band formed in 1987 by singer jim jim bob morrison and guitarist les fruitbat carter. Carter the unstoppable sex machine 101 damnations 1990. Carter the unstoppable sex machine 101 damnations 1990, cd. Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. Arguably, nothing really changed from 101 damnations to 30 something. The difference lies in whisper it a growing sophistication that fleshed out both sound and lyrics. Carter usm 101 damnations record collector magazine. Listening to 101 damnations now with plans to march through. Carter usm rock band source for information on carter usm. See more ideas about how to apologize, vintage vinyl records and rare vinyl records.
Rerelease, with bonus tracks, of the 1990 seminal debut album. Carter the unstoppable sex machine 101 damnations discogs. In 1991 having signed to rough trade records carter usm released the album 30 something which. Carter the unstoppable sex machine 101 damnations lyrics.
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