Force

by A Certain Ratio

Force cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: November 1986
  • Label: Factory
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 53:52
  • Community rating: 3.06/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Moving further away from their stark post-punk origins, the Manchester ensemble fully embraced highly rhythmic, dance-oriented funk. This release showcases slicker production values and intricate percussion, aligning with the mid-80s alternative club scene.

Genres

Descriptors: Leftfield, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. Only Together (3:42)
  2. Bootsy (4:38)
  3. Fever 103 (5:16)
  4. Naked and White (4:58)
  5. Mickey Way - 12" Version (4:49)
  6. And Then She Smiles (4:00)
  7. Take Me Down (5:01)
  8. Anthem (4:55)
  9. Inside (4:29)
  10. Nostromo a Go Go (4:54)
  11. Si Firmo O Grido (7:05)

Credits

  • Donald Johnson - performer [a certain ratio are], drums, backing vocals
  • Martin Moscrop - performer [a certain ratio are], guitar, guitar synthesizer [guitar synths], trumpet
  • Jez Kerr - performer [a certain ratio are], lead vocals, bass guitar, tape [tapes]
  • Andy Connell - performer [a certain ratio are], piano, vocoder, synthesizer [synthesisers], sampler [keyboard samples]
  • Tony Quigley - performer [a certain ratio are], soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone
  • Tom Barnish - musician [additional musicians], trombone
  • Corinne Drewery - musician [additional musicians], vocals [additional vocals]

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