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Situation

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Situation was B-Side single released by Yaz(oo) in the early '80s and this mix, while weak in someways by today's standards of overdubbed club thumbing and tribal traditions, is a testament to the first generation of non-computer mixes when things were done old school with tape and signal. It is a good addition to the collection, especially for those without the Live at the BBC version which this remix was based on.

Yes, the first track is marginal, not too different. The last two tracks are pretty good. But track #2 (State Farm remix) is completely awesome--one of the most 'improved over the original' ever! It is why I'll always hold on to & cherish this hard to find single.

Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet were one of the most influential groups of the early 1980's. Their combined talents made one of the most unforgettable albums of all time, "Upstairs at Eric's".

Simply a must have album for any collector.

One of the best remix CD singles ever!
Situation is wonderful and is made all fresh again.

Typically updated remixes of early eighties dance songs are a mixed lot, and this is no exception. The only remix here I really like is the Madhouse Edit of State Farm. It is CRUCIAL electro, and adds a slick funk to a song that was originally a bit on the cold side, as far as instrumentation is concerned. The remainder of these mixes add NOTHING whatsoever to the original version. That, in my opinion, makes it not particularly worthwhhile.

None of the mixes is worth buying this CD. The Situation bonus track on the CD version from Upstairs at Erics is more than enough!