The Complete Collection [IMPORT]

Nineteen Nineteen

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 13, 2006)
• Original Release Date: June 5, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: ANAG GOTH [CHRY RED]
• ASIN: B00005CEEU
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #248,570 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

This CD collection features the highly acclaimed and pioneering Goth band, 1919. The band formed in December 1980 in Bradford and set about recording heavy, melodic, intense dance music with no frills and pretentions. The band was an early contributor to what became the Goth genre. This collection features all the tracks that were recorded by 1919, including their singles Caged , Repulsion and Cry Wolf . The CD also has all the tracks from the band's ultra rare album 'Machine' from 1984. These tracks are all appearing for the first time on CD. The CD booklet includes all the band's original sleeves, sleeve notes and a complete discography of the band's releases to give a comprehensive view of the band's history. A long awaited re-press for this classic compilation.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly good, January 23, 2008

By	Jonathan Dedward "In your face like a can of ... (Nowheresville, Slothwestern North America) - See all my reviews

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I bought 1919 on a whim. Having heard only a brief snippet of the song "Alien" on I was intrigued but unsure what to expect from the album. Well, after hearing for the first time I was pleasantly surprised and the more I listen the more I enjoy it. The music is almost immediately catchy, slightly heavy/yet very danceable and interesting early Gothic post/punk. 1919 displays a pretty clear Killing Joke influence but in my opinion takes the inspiration without sounding derivative. The only weak point I might mention is that the lead vocals aren't particularly striking when compared with more the iconic gothrock howlers like Nick Cave, Ian Ashbury or Peter Murphy, but they are far from poor.

The rhythm section is especially tight and capable of pulling off a variety of styles. Songs like "Caged" and "Alien" are high energy rockers while the "Slave" and my personal favorite track "Dream" are very infectious and dancey. Since these guys started recording in 1980, I don't doubt they had some influence in the burgeoning "Goth" scene, but I find it surprising how completely they disappeared until Anagram released this compilation. Good album by a forgotten band.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dark and Depressing, January 25, 2007

By	DJ Angel Shadows "....there's no shame in dea... (Nashville,TN USA) - See all my reviews

This album is awesome--great lyrics, beat, and sound! It's one of my favorite discs. If you are a huge fan of deathrock or dark punk--you have to own this--you won't be disappointed!