Danseparc [Enhanced, Import, Original recording remastered]

Martha & The Muffins | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 26, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Import, Original recording remastered
• Label: Cherry Red
• ASIN: B001APRXHM
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #205,043 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Obedience

2. World Without Borders

3. Walking into Walls

4. Danseparc (Every Day It's Tomorrow)

5. Sins of Children

6. Several Styles of Blonde Girls Dancing

7. Boys in the Bushes

8. What People Do for Fun

9. Whatever Happened to Radio Valve Road?

10. Danseparc (Every Day It's Tomorrow) [*]

11. These Dangerous Machines [Original Extended Dance Version B Side][*]

12. Sins of Children [Monitor Mix][Live][*]

Editorial Reviews

2008 digitally remastered and expanded edition of the Canadian band's fourth album featuring three bonus tracks: extended mixes of 'Danseparc (Every Day It's Tomorrow)' and 'These Dangerous Machines' plus a live version of 'Sins Of Children'. This deluxe reissue has been remastered under the band's direct supervision. Mark Gane and Martha Johnson have also overseen the artwork, which features lyrics to all the songs plus a number of unpublished photos and video stills. Danseparc is among their finest achievements, an album which, on release in 1983, received substantial critical acclaim. It was the second of three albums co-produced with the band by fellow Canadian Daniel Lanois, famous for his work with U2, Bob Dylan, Brian Eno and many others. Cherry Red.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Whomping delight!, November 3, 2008

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Nathan Christian (Pitcairn, PA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Danseparc (Audio CD)

After all these years we finnally get this audio treat from M + M!!!
This recording should have been issued years ago on CD!

The remastering does this cd a world of good. Already a masterpiece in it's vinyl form, the remastering brings out alot of hidden sounds and noise that was not heard due to the first pressing on vinyl.
It's also great that now there are lyrics and pictures that were not issued on the record release. I am confused, however, that the order is different on this cd pressing than the vinyl.

Worth the $$$...and one of the few totally satisfying masterpieces from the 80's

5.0 out of 5 stars Intelligent, diverse dance music!, October 24, 2008

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Aaron Badgley (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Danseparc (Audio CD)

This is just about as perfect as an can get. Finally getting the CD treatment it deserves, this is a great package. The original music stands up after all these years and the bonus tracks just extend the music pleasure. The live track is particularly stunning (great vocals, great guitar work) which serves to prove that Martha and the Muffins were and are some of the finest musicians that emerged from the 'post punk' scene. I love this album, the sounds, the music, the lyrics. It is an amazing album and this CD allows fans to hear it like they have never heard it before!

5.0 out of 5 stars Deluxe edition indeed of this alternative 80s band's OOP LP, July 29, 2008

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Daniel W. Kelly (NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Danseparc (Audio CD)

Now going for about 100 dollars in its past format as a 2-on-1 CD with the Mystery Walk album, Danseparc gets individual attention here, and is well worth the cheaper price for the great remastered sound quality and 3 bonus tracks, including the 12" mix of "Danseparc", its B-side "These Dangerous Machines", and a live version of Sins of Children that runs over 7 minutes long. B-52s quirkiness, Talking Heads sensibilities, shared male and female vocals with experimental synths and rhythms that are reminiscent of early Human League, make this reissue a must for fans of 80s alternative music. Let's hope rumors that "Mystery Walk" is on its way are true.