There was quite a fashion in the early 1990s for 'indie dance' music; along with Jesus Jones, bands like EMF, The Shamen and Pop Will Eat Itself were plying their trade around the indie discos and concert circuit and were making quite a name for themselves.
Jesus Jones were the next big thing. Again big in Japan, they also had not inconsiderable success in the USA; something few English bands manage at the best of times, and something usually reserved for middle-of-the-road cobblers.
Info Freako was the band's first EP and it's still as good today as it was then. A grinding, shouting, emotive primal scream of a record. The 12" was originally something of a rarity and at the height of their fame a copy would set you back £15 if you could find one. I know this because my mate Will bought one (from Vinyl Exchange in Manchester I think) as he was convinced Jesus Jones were going to be the next U2.
They weren't of course and you can now pick up a copy for £3 off ebay. And you should. It's fantastic. I've listened to this track 10 times in a row today and it still sounds as good.
Jesus Jones - Info Freako
It's true, I did pay £15 for it. Not one of my wisest investments
ReplyDeleteI have been looking for an MP3 of this for ages. My vinyl copy is knackered.
ReplyDeleteDo you remember the Food 12" EP of bands covering each other's stuff? I recall it had Diesel Park West on it and I think they were covering Infofreako.
Yeh i've got that e.p. on a tape that Ian Baker (the keyboard player gave me). It's in the Loft somewhere. I used to buy records off Ian when he worked in Rough Trade Records in London & a shop in Rayners Lane. He was (not sure if he still is cos i don't listen anymore) a DJ on XFM in London.
ReplyDeleteThe Diesel Park West version of Info Freako was also on their "Flipped" album.
ReplyDeleteI remember tagging along with Friends to see INXS at Wembley just to see Jesus Jones who were one of the support acts.