Sextet [EXTRA TRACKS] [IMPORT]

A Certain Ratio (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 15, 2004)
• Original Release Date: January 1, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Import
• Label: Universal Sound
• ASIN: B0002FR19G
• Also Available in: Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #172,852 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Lucinda

2. Crystal

3. Gum

4. Knife Slits Water

5. Skipscada

6. Day One

7. Rub Down

8. Rialto

9. Below the Canal

10. Kether Hot Knives [*]

11. Funaezekea [*]

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

UK reissue for the dancefloor-oriented band's second album, originally released in 1982, features 11 tracks including two bonus tracks, 'Kether Hot Knives' (Mix In Special) & 'Funaezekea'. Digipak. Soul Jazz. 2004.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More Than Just Beauty, August 28, 2006

By	MarkF "triffids'n'tentacles" (Canberra, ACT, Australia) - See all my reviews

I was ecstatic to see the reissue of this wonderful album. It is perhaps the highpoint of the early ACR recordings (together with the sublime 12" version of Flight), and is one of the vital reasons why Factory should be remembered.

The digital mastering is excellent, as with the other Souljazz ACR reissues, and the ethereal delights remain. Lucinda, Crystal and Knife Slits Water retain their senses of beauty, serenity and menace. This was, without doubt, one of the sexiest records Factory ever released. The percussive storm of Skipscada retains its energy and focus. It is surprising just how well this album stands up after almost 25 years.

From the abstract sleeve to the crystal sound, this is the album that defined ACR for me. Their next highpoint was to be Good Together, but that is another story. Listen to this and tingle...

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 1 of their 2 great albums, February 3, 2006

By	John Hilgart (Memphis, TN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A Certain Ratio's first album, "To Each," features the gloom of Joy Division with a ganky funk foundation. An excellent record, quite unlike anything else at the time. "Sextet" embraces a cleaner sound and a much wider musical canvas, with some strong melodies (the wonderful "Lucinda"), quirky funk ("Gum"), extended rhythm experiments, and the wonderful creepiness of "Knife Slits Water." The album has a couple of throwaways, but so does "To Each." Together, these two albums comprise the bulk of what made ACR significant and compelling circa 1980. They soon lost their way, turning into a pedestrian funk band with the next album ("Can I See You Tonite?"). This cd reissue includes a remix single that sits more comfortably with that latter album. A better choice for "Sextet" bonus tracks would have been a 12" the band released under the name Sir Horatio.

0 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sextet CD, February 8, 2008

By	Donna M. Mclain (Lenexa, KS USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I ordered this as a gift. It came quickly and was everything I wanted.