'This is Big Audio Dynamite' is B.A.D's first release which came out in 1985 and the 5 piece band has lead vocals by Mick Jones from the Clash and Don Letts creating sound effects. 'Medicine show' uses samples from Western films and a very 80's sound with keyboards and Mick's poppy vocals. 'Sony' follows this up with a focus on Eastern culture which continues on from the Clash's interest in this area of the world from the 'Combat Rock' cd. 'E=MC2' was the highest charting single off the cd which came in at number 11 in the UK and is the clearest pop song on it. I'm sure at the time it seemed very futuristic but a lot of the rest of the songs on the cd don't make much impact.
The lyrics don't always make sense but Mick's vocals and the kitchen sink pop music on it make it a decent 80s document. I'm not sure it is something that will stand the test of time because it already sounds quite dated. It is always difficult to judge someone based on what they may have done in the past but 'This is Big Audio Dynamite' doesn't hold a candle to his work in the Clash so doesn't match my high expectations of what he is capable.
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I remember E=MC2. Thought I was at school at the time but if it was post 85 I must have left by then.
ReplyDeleteNever knew there was a clash connection though
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