Speak Clearly
Appearance
Speak Clearly | ||||
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Released | March 1999[1] | |||
Genre | Electro-industrial | |||
Length | 45:16 | |||
Label | Re-Constriction | |||
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Speak Clearly is the debut EP of Purr Machine, released in March 1999 by Re-Constriction Records.[2]
Reception
[edit]Aiding & Abetting gave Speak Clearly a positive review, saying "There's a reason for this disc. These remixes take the basic Purr Machine idea and connect it to other nodes in the universe. Precisely what this sort of single is supposed to do."[3]
Track listing
[edit]All lyrics are written by Betsy Martin, except "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon" by Neil Diamond; all music is composed by Kevin Kipnis, except "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon" by Neil Diamond
No. | Title | Remixer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Speak Clearly" | 3:59 | |
2. | "Speak Clearly" (Ge41 Mix) | Boom chr Paige | 4:06 |
3. | "Speak Clearly" (Tommy Boy Mix) | Tom Muschitz | 4:19 |
4. | "Phoebe" (Lo-fi Felidae Mix) | Boom chr Paige | 3:48 |
5. | "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon (Rehash Mix)" (Neil Diamond cover) | Tom Muschitz | 4:55 |
6. | "Speak Clearly" (Lowicide Mix) | Boom chr Paige | 4:20 |
7. | "Keep Calm" (Gaucho Mix) | Tom Muschitz | 5:37 |
8. | "Phoebe" (Demo Version) | 4:53 | |
58. | "Untitled" (hidden track) | 5:30 |
Personnel
[edit]Adapted from the Speak Clearly liner notes.[4]
Purr Machine
- Kirk Hellie – guitar
- Kevin Kipnis – bass guitar, programming
- Betsy Martin – lead vocals
Release history
[edit]Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
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United States | 1999 | Re-Constriction | CD | CSREC-038 |
References
[edit]- ^ "New Releases". CMJ New Music Monthly. 57 (608). CMJ Network, Inc.: 41 March 8, 1999. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ^ Lyon, Judy (2020). "Black Needle Noise Artist Spotlight With Betsy Martin". Stereo Embers. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ^ Worley, Jon (March 15, 1999). "Purr Machine: Speak Clearly". Aiding & Abetting (178). Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- ^ Speak Clearly (booklet). Purr Machine. San Diego, California: Re-Constriction Records. 1999.
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External links
[edit]- Official website
- Speak Clearly at Discogs (list of releases)