Xēna* – On The Upside
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Emergency Records – EMDS 6541 |
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Vinyl
, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
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US |
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Genre: |
Electronic |
Style: |
Electro |
Tracklist
| A | On The Upside | 5:53 | |
| B | On The Upside (Dub Version) | 5:22 |
Companies, etc.
- Published By – Jobete Music
- Published By – Not Fragile Music
- Copyright © – Emergency Records
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Emergency Records
- Manufactured By – Emergency Records & Filmworks Inc.
- Distributed By – Emergency Records & Filmworks Inc.
- Mastered At – Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs
- Pressed By – Presswell
Credits
- Mastered By – Herb "Pump" Powers*
- Mixed By – Nelson Cruz (tracks: B)
- Performer [Instruments] – Robbie Kilgore
- Producer – Mark Liggett
- Written-By – Curtis Josephs
Notes
© & ℗ 1983 Emergency Records
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Etchings side A): EMDS-6541-A HERbiE JR :v) ANgiE "ON ThE UpsidE iT's FREsh" "MixoLogisTs Rocks N.Y."
- Matrix / Runout (Etchings side B): EMDS-6541-B HERbiE JR :v) "Rub A Dub" "IT's SmokiNg"
- Matrix / Runout (Machine stamp both sides): MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK
- Rights Society: BMI
Other Versions (5 of 15)
View All| Title (Format) | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |||
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| On The Upside (12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo) | Emergency Records | 120·19·001 | 1983 | ||||
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On The Upside (12", 45 RPM) | Break Records | 308337 | Netherlands | 1983 | ||
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On The Upside (12", 45 RPM) | Streetwave | MKHAN 2 | UK | 1983 | ||
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On The Upside (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo) | Emergency Records | EMDS 6541 | US | 1983 | ||
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On The Upside (7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo) | Emergency Records | EMS 4541 | US | 1983 |
Recommendations
Reviews
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Fantastic electro/freestyle release. Lisa Fischer's voice just floats over the drums and bass, especially the long held note that leads into the drum break near the end of the vocal. The dub is excellent too, more beats and less vocals for those who prefer their tracks a little bit more vocally sparse. Great FX and pristine production actually make me prefer this to Let The Music Play, but that's no insult to Shannon's anthem, both are utterly essential IMO. As of time of writing, still very reasonably priced, don't sleep! -
Robbie Kilgore
Real Name:
Robert Kilgore
Profile:
Keyboardist, composer, producer, songwriter, and programmer. He has worked with Steve Winwood, Mick Jagger, James Taylor (2), Eric Clapton and Cyndi Lauper.
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As with the Shannon records, not sure why Barbosa & Liggett did not give Robbie Kilgore co-production credit. He played/programmed ALL the instruments after all. -
Aphex Twin samples this 'dub version' intro in his track: 1st 44 at 1:12 minute marker. -
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Oh, my goodness! This song is so good! They just don't make tracks like this anymore...It's such a shame. Extremely danceable, Excellent lyrics. You just can't lose! DJ'S, Must play this! DJ PSYCHO AL -
Edited 13 years agoThe programming on this track is uplifting. When Lisa Fisher screams, "love is happiness.. love is tenderness... love is huggin' and kissin'..." it makes it a little too embarrassingly *precious* to play out, but if you got the guts to do it.. the more power to you and I give you great respect. I, myself, would try a beat juggle over the singing to warble the lyrics here.
If you happen to be playing an italo party this will set your mix on fire. the slow breakyness makes it great for booty dancing-- it is not a true 4/4. The dub side is sparser and is layered with scratch sampling.
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