Martyr Mantras

Boy George | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 29, 1992)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Virgin Records Us
• ASIN: B00000AQPH
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #108,826 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars George Goes Down the Disco, August 17, 2005

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J. Brady (PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Martyr Mantras (Audio CD)

After the collapse of Culture Club and the ultimate failure of his solo career, Boy George quietly decamped, got sober and came back with a new group of musicians he called Jesus Loves You. In the UK, they had a few minor hits, and raised a bit of fuss with the anti-Thatcher "No Clause 28", but as usual, American radio left it alone, and audiences never got a chance to hear it. Virgin US released this compilation of remixes under the Boy George name, hoping that his past fame might give it the push it needed, but outside of a few of the hipper dance clubs ( I remember hearing "Generations of Love" and "No Clause 28" in the Armory in Atlanta back around 1990 ) it too was all but ignored. While a few of these songs haven't aged well, there are some solid grooves ( "After the Love" a song George wrote and produced with Culture Club drummer Jon Moss, the two before mentioned singles, and "Love's Gonna Let U Down") , and one terrific ballad ( "I Specialize in Lonliness"). The one song that stands out most is the most atypical of the bunch. A rather bizarre tune called "Bow Down Mister", an obvious influence of George's experience in India with the Krishnas, begins with some Indian chanting, has a section of folkish acoustic guitar, and finally blooms into a sing-along replete with Indian chorus.
A great album, save for the few dated tracks. And another great album cover. Thanks, George. We owe you one.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Boy, April 30, 2004

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Frederick A. Bristol "Fabj" (Madison, WIUSA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Martyr Mantras (Audio CD)

This is one of the best things he has done in his solo career. After finding this album on cassette many years ago in a cut-out bin, I needed to track it down on CD and so happy I did. It is so amazing after all these years. It is so underrated. He shines like he hasn't since CC days. Buy this album, you won't regret it!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Collection, August 23, 2000

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This review is from: Martyr Mantras (Audio CD)

The first time I heard "Generations of Love" was in a gay dance club while I was in college. I immediately had to have it, if only because of the bassline (which sounds like it was lifted right out of the Temptations "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" and the piano riff). The whole CD is a great listen, and well worth buying. Of Boy George's solo efforts, this is defnitely the strongest, and stands up to listening years later. (Only "Clause 28" sounds a bit dated.) Besides "Generations of Love," the best tracks are "Too Much Love" and "Bow Down Mister".