30 Something (album)
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| Studio album by Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine | ||||
| Released | February 1991 | |||
| Recorded | 1990 at Important Notice Studios, South London | |||
| Genre | Alternative dance, grebo, punk rock | |||
| Label | Rough Trade, Capitol, EMI, Nettwerk | |||
| Producer | Sex Machine, Simon Painter | |||
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| Singles from 30 Something | ||||
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| Allmusic |   [1] |
30 Something is the second album by Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine, released in 1991 on Rough Trade Records. It was recorded in 20 days on 8-track, costing only ₤4,000. The album is regarded by many to be the peak of the group, in terms of quality of music and popularity, and it was given a 10/10 review in NME, which described 30 Something as a "brilliant, bold record".[2] It was prefaced with a single "Anytime Anyplace Anywhere", which was a major indie hit and also included on the album.
The success of the album coincided with the renewed success of the "Sheriff Fatman" single, and so gained more sales in this way. It reached number eight in the UK charts on its original release,[3] and number 21 when re-issued in early 1992. The album was certified Gold by BPI (100,000 units sold).[4]
The other single from the album, "Bloodsport For All", an attack on racism and bullying in the army, was released at the start of the Gulf War and consequently banned by the BBC.[5]
Samples
"Surfin' USM" opens with a sampled monologue of Chris Barrie in character as Rimmer in Red Dwarf Series 3 episode "Bodyswap".
Samples of Michael Caine's character Alfie appear on several tracks.
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Morrison and Carter.
| Side one | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Surfin' USM" | 3:14 |
| 2. | "Second to Last Will and Testament" | 2:38 |
| 3. | "Anytime Anyplace Anywhere" | 4:10 |
| 4. | "A Prince in a Pauper's Grave" | 4:25 |
| 5. | "Shoppers' Paradise" | 4:54 |
| Side two | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 6. | "Billy's Smart Circus" | 4:05 |
| 7. | "Bloodsport for All" | 5:05 |
| 8. | "Sealed With a Glasgow Kiss" | 2:04 |
| 9. | "Say It With Flowers" | 3:18 |
| 10. | "Falling on a Bruise" | 5:56 |
| 11. | "The Final Comedown" | 2:05 |
Personnel
- Jim "Jim Bob" Morrison - performer
- Les "Fruitbat" Carter - performer
- Sex Machine - producer
- Simon Painter - producer
- Simon Painter - engineer
- Kevin Metcalf - mastering (at the Townhouse)
- Carter - sleeve design
- Flat Earth - sleeve design
- Mark Baker - team photo
Charts
| Chart (1991/2) | Peak position |
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| UK Albums Chart[3] | 8 |
References
- ↑ "30 Something Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
- ↑ http://www.nme.com/photos/21-1990s-albums-nme-has-given-10-10/333719/1/1#5
- 1 2 "CARTER - THE UNSTOPPABLE SEX MACHINE / Artist / Official Charts". The Official UK Charts Company. Retrieved 2014-08-28.
- ↑ "British certificates: searchable database". bpi.co.uk. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
- ↑ "Village of the Banned: The Music Auntie Beeb Didn't Want You to Hear". Bubblegum. 2000. Retrieved 2007-01-09.