A Certain Ratio - Up In Downsville (2018 Re-Issue)

A Certain Ratio embraced the ethic and culture of the late Seventies post punk explosion but sounded like nothing else around them and refused to fit in. Formed in 1978, the band had various members throughout their career and a core line-up of Jez Kerr, Martin Moscrop and Donald Johnson. 

Hailed universally as pioneers of what became known as ‘punk funk’ thanks to the success of ‘Shack Up’ on both sides of the Atlantic, their sound is not easily pigeon holed and their influence can never be understated. The band introduced the avant-garde elements of funk, jazz, electronics, tape loops and technology to the pop song, wrapping it in a post punk aesthetic, adding great clothes and the coolest haircuts. 

They have gone on to influence generations of musicians - from LCD Soundsystem, Happy Mondays, Franz Ferdinand, ESG, Factory Floor and Andrew Weatherall.

TRACK LISTING

1 Manik
2 Turn Me On
3 Mello
4 Wonder Y
5 Up In Downsville Part 1
6 27 Forever
7 Tekno 4 An Answer
8 Salvador's Fish
9 Up In Downsville Part 2

PRODUCT DETAILS

Artist:  A Certain Ratio
Label:  Mute
Genre:  Electronic
Format:  Vinyl LP
Cat Number:  STUMM411
Released:  25 May 2018