Entertainment!
- 艺人
- Gang of Four
- 语种
- 英语
- 厂牌
- EMI
- 发行时间
- 1979年02月14日
- 专辑类别
- 录音室专辑
专辑介绍
by Andy Kellman
Entertainment! is one of those records where germs of influence can be traced through many genres and countless bands, both favorably and unfavorably. From groups whose awareness of genealogy spreads wide enough to openly acknowledge Gang of Four's influence (Fugazi, Rage Against the Machine), to those not in touch with their ancestry enough to realize it (rap-metal, some indie rock) -- all have appropriated elements of their forefathers' trailblazing contribution. Its vaguely funky rhythmic twitch, its pungent, pointillistic guitar stoccados, and its spoken/shouted vocals have all been picked up by many. Lyrically, the album was apart from many of the day, and it still is. The band rants at revisionist history in "Not Great Men" ("No weak men in the books at home"), self-serving media and politicians in "I Found That Essence Rare" ("The last thing they'll ever do?/Act in your interest"), and sexual politics in "Damaged Goods" ("You said you're cheap but you're too much"). Though the brilliance of the record thrives on the faster material -- especially the febrile first side -- a true highlight amongst highlights is the closing "Anthrax," full of barely controlled feedback squalls and moans. It's nearly psychedelic, something post-punk and new wave were never known for. With a slight death rattle and plodding bass rumble, Jon King equates love with disease and admits to feeling "like a beetle on its back." In the background, Andy Gill speaks in monotone of why Gang of Four doesn't do love songs. Subversive records of any ilk don't get any stronger, influential, or exciting than this.
最新简评（共85条）
- @涂( )：谢谢你带来的光芒
- @大蒜女孩(我还没想好要写什么...)：我恨我我自己把巡演的票转了
- @(我还没想好要写什么...)：R.I.P
- @臥床見神(网抑云，bc同名)：Hugo Burnham – drums, vocals Dave Allen – bass guitar, vocals Andy Gill – guitar, vocals, art design Jon King – vocals, melodica, art design
- @阿斯特(play dirty.)：现场太太太棒了
- @糾結星人伊馮娜(我还没想好要写什么...)：今晚见
- @狂躁型抑郁(跟丫死磕。)：上海见
- @野孩子(Keep walking)：他们要来中国巡演了： 2019.11.20 广州 MAO 2019.11.22 北京 糖果 2019.11.23 上海 MODERNSKY LAB
- @巨扌♋︎ξ糸(我在低俗与高雅间活的很尴...)：。
- @ ( )：少了几首