Essential Logic was one of the most singular and inventive bands to emerge from the late-1970s post-punk scene, led by the distinctive alto saxophone playing and unconventional songwriting of Lora Logic. Beat Rhythm News (Waddle Ya Play?) stands as their landmark debut album, a wildly original record that blended punk energy, funk grooves, and avant-garde experimentation in ways that few of their contemporaries dared to attempt. Influential yet long underappreciated, the album has remained a touchstone for fans of adventurous, boundary-pushing music.
This 45th anniversary deluxe edition from Hiss And Shake Records brings the album back to vinyl alongside a second LP collecting the rest of Essential Logic's recorded output, making it the most comprehensive presentation of the band's work ever released. The packaging is equally thoughtful, featuring a reverse-board sleeve with a spot-varnished front cover and printed inner sleeves complete with lyrics and liner notes. For fans of post-punk and left-field rock, this is a rare opportunity to own Essential Logic's essential catalog in a single definitive set.
- Format: Vinyl
- Splatter Vinyl
- Label: Hiss And Shake Records
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 03/14/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Quality Crayon Wax O.K
A2. The Order Form
A3. Shabby Abbott
A4. World Friction
B1. Wake Up
B2. Albert
B3. Alkaline Loaf In The Area
B4. Collecting Dust
B5. Popcorn Boy (Waddle Ya Do?)
C1. Aerosol Burns
C2. World Friction
C3. Wake Up (EP Version)
C4. Eagle Bird
C5. Quality Crayon Wax O.K (EP Version)
C6. Bod's Message
C7. Flora Force
D1. Eugene
D2. Tame The Neighbours
D3. Music Is A Better Noise
D4. Moon Town
D5. Fanfare In The Garden
D6. The Captain
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