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Gang of Four
Brief History of
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock

Track Listings (20) - Disc #1
1. At Home He's a Tourist - Gang of Four, Allen, Dave [2]
2. Damaged Goods - Gang of Four, Allen, Dave [2]
3. Natural's Not in It - Gang of Four, Allen, Dave [2]
4. Not Great Men - Gang of Four, Gang of Four
5. Anthrax - Gang of Four, Allen, Dave [2]
6. Return the Gift - Gang of Four, Gang of Four
7. It's Her Factory - Gang of Four, Gang of Four
8. What We All Want [Live] - Gang of Four, Allen, Dave [2]
9. Paralysed - Gang of Four, Gill, Andrew
10. A Hole in the Wallet - Gang of Four, Gill, Andrew
11. Cheeseburger - Gang of Four, Allen, Dave [2]
12. To Hell With Poverty! - Gang of Four, Allen, Dave [2]
13. Capital (It Fails Us Now) - Gang of Four, Gill, Andrew
14. Call Me Up - Gang of Four, Gill, Andrew
15. I Will Be a Good Boy - Gang of Four, Gill, Andrew
16. The History of the World - Gang of Four, Gill, Andrew
17. I Love a Man in Uniform - Gang of Four, Gill, Andrew
18. Is It Love - Gang of Four, Gill, Andrew
19. Woman Town - Gang of Four, Gill, Andrew
20. We Live as We Dream, Alone - Gang of Four, Gill, Andrew

CD Details

All Artists: Gang of Four
Title: Brief History of
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Warner Bros / Ada
Original Release Date: 11/6/1990
Re-Release Date: 12/8/1990
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
Styles: Hardcore & Punk, New Wave & Post-Punk, Dance Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 075992644822

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CD Reviews

One of the Best "Forgotten" Bands

J. Gualtieri | Saugus, MA United States | 07/07/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Gang of Four are one of those wonderful bands that somehow managed to fall betwen the cracks nad not be recognized during their original lifespan for their genius. Their influence is far reaching, and the quality of their own work is impeccable. "We Live As We Dream, Alone" is the band's most important work, combining thems of alienation with a condemnation of consumer culture, fascism and sex. These themes resonane throughout the album in different ways, be it the dissatisfaction of "What We All Want" or the desperate paranoia of "Damaged Goods." As far as compliations go, ABH is superb and offers most of the band's best in a smooth listen (unlike the other G4 compliation, which is a mess). A great introduction to the band."

Humanity is relevant as is the music of G4

J. Gualtieri | 12/25/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Simply put, Gang of Four hits the cords that make up our lives. In that, I mean that if we all look within ourselves there hide ironies and bits of gloom. And what this CD/album brings out is a sort of desperation that lies dormant in us and is all too bitter sweet. I don't know about you but I love it when my demons are released and memories that are not usually pleasant sit next to me as I listen to the lyrics. I love this stuff. It's great therapy."

I think i'd rather have entertainment

Davy | Athens, GA | 08/04/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"gang of four were THE definitive politico-funk-punk group (was there even another one?!). this music truly sounds like none other created before or since, that i've ever heard, at least. a lot of post-punk bands can be traced back to them, and mission of burma were obviously fans, but nobody *sounds* like gang of four...syncopated minimalism, screamed lyrics, a friggin' tight-ass rhythm section...this is communism you can dance to! this particular cd is a best-of...comprised mostly of their near-flawless first two recordings, with a smattering of highlights from their unfortunate descent into new wave."