... These were released as a box set of live recordings some years after 'Big Science'. They exhibit themes that reflect a technologically advanced society where the common good is sacrificed for individuality. These songs are about consumerism, power and politics - a society that is essentially ... Read review
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O Superman I Love You Review ofBig Science (25th Anniversary Edition/Remastered & Expanded) [Digipak] [ECD] - Laurie Andersonby
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Advantages: Music that is innovative and original and strangely beautiful Disadvantages: One or two tracks prevent the album from being an all time classic
...pop history. In some ways Big Science anticipates the techno, electronic and heavily sampled dance music that was to dominate the 1990s onwards. Overall 'Big Science' is a refreshing example of original creative minimalist music with themes that resonate just as deeply today. Performers and instrumentsLaurie Anderson, vocals, vocoder, Farfisa, OBXa, electronics, violins, keyboards; Roma Baran, Farfisa bass, glass harmonica, accordion; Bill ... ...Air - 4:29
2. Big Science - 6:14
3. Sweaters - 2:18
4. Walking & Falling - 2:10
5. Born, Never Asked - 4:56
6. O Superman - 8:21
7. Example #22 - 2:59
8. Let X=X - 3:51
9. It Tango - 3:01
10. Walk The Dog
11. O Superman
Total time 38:58 Priced £11.98 at Amazon and hmv.co.uk ...
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Big Science (25th Anniversary Edition/Remastered & Expanded) [Digipak] [ECD] - Laurie Anderson
Main specs
Title: Big Science (25th Anniversary Edition/Remastered & Expanded) [Digipak] [ECD]
Performer: Laurie Anderson
Genre: Rock & Pop
Sub Genre: Experimental Rock
Release Date: 18/06/2007
Original Release Year: 1982
Label / Distributor: Nonesuch / Cinram Logistics
Engineer: Leanne Ungar; Roma Baran
Producer: Laurie Anderson; Roma Baran
Pieces in Set: 1
Studio / Live: Studio
Stereo: Stereo
Format: Performer
EAN: 75597998856
Catalogue Number: 7559799885
SPAR code: AAD
Additional notes
Album Reviews: Uncut (p.89) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he broader themes of alienation and disconnection, as voiced in deadpan manner on 'From The Air' still resonate..."
Titles on disc 1
1.: From The Air
2.: Big Science
3.: Sweaters
4.: Walking And Falling
5.: Born Never Asked
6.: O Superman (for Massenet)
7.: Example #22
8.: Let X = X
9.: It Tango
10.: Walk The Dog (bonus track)
11.: O Superman (video)
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