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- Date Released: October 1, 1995
- Genre: Alternative/Punk
- Label: ROIR / Virtual
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Picking up where their previous ROIR live release left off (the excellent Soul Exorcism), James Chance & the Contortions offer another collection of their cutting-edge musical blend. Recorded live in Chicago back in September of 1981, Lost Chance may be a tad more visceral than their previous in-concert recording, but the over-the-top performances never get in the way of the music. And although the album contains traces of jazz and new wave, Lost Chance is highly recommended to funk connoisseurs -- the Contortions may have been the most underrated funketeers to ever hit the stage. Out of the album's nine tracks, three are James Brown covers ("Super Bad," "I Got You," and "King Heroin"), which would surely bring a smile to the Godfather of Soul's face. And although the whole band wails throughout, bassist Colin Wade proves to be outstanding, playing some of the most fluid and funky basslines ever committed to tape. Highlights are many, but tops would have to be "Sax Maniac," "White Cannibal," and "Hell on Earth."
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Super Bad
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4:55 |
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Sax Maniac
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8:04 |
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Almost Black
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3:49 |
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White Cannibal
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7:01 |
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I Got You (I Feel Good)
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2:45 |
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Melt Yourself Down
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4:34 |
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Hell On Earth
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6:12 |
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King Heroin
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7:44 |
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| 09. | |
My Infatuation
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3:42 |
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09 Total Tracks, 48:46 Total Length
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Credits
- James Chance - Organ // James Chance - Sax (Alto) // James Chance - Vocals // James Chance - Main Performer // Chris Cunningham - Guitar // Cherie Marilyn - Vocals // Cherie Marilyn - Vocals (Background) // Cherie Marilyn - Duet // Ralph Rolle - Drums // Colin Wade - Bass // James Chance & The Contortions - Main Performer // Jeremy Dawson - Cover Design // Anya Phillips - Photography // Jerry Agony - Guitar
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