CD Beggars Arkive / Indigo Release date: 28/Feb/2025
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#305 in Other Alternative #2267 in Rock
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Other Alternative
Product No.:
2101336017
Details / Tracklist:
1: Dance Commander () 2: Electric Dreams (In Love) () 3: Naked Pictures (Of Your Mother) () 4: Danger! High Voltage () 5: She's White () 6: I Invented the Night () 7: Improper Dancing () 8: Gay Bar () 9: Nuclear War (On the Dance Floor) () 10: Getting Into the Jam () 11: Vengeance & Fashion () 12: I'm the Bomb () 13: Synthesizer () 14: Neurocameraman (7-inch Release, 2001) () 15: I Know Karate (7-inch Release, 1996) () 16: Danger! High Voltage (Original 1994 4-track Demo) () 17: I'm On Acid (Live at Old Miami Aug 24, 1996) () 18: Christian Radio (Manchester) [unreleased, 1997] ()
Description:
The reissue of "Fire" on CD brings back Electric Six's explosive breakthrough album in a carefully curated edition by Beggars Arkive / Indigo. Packed with razor-sharp riffs, dance-floor-ready beats and a wicked sense of humor, this record blends rock, disco, new wave and a touch of synth-pop into an irresistible, high-energy ride. From the first track on, "Fire" delivers pounding rhythms, infectious choruses and a tongue-in-cheek take on excess, nightlife and pop culture. The reissue offers renewed sound quality and a fresh presentation of an album that became a cult favorite for its sheer fun and unfiltered attitude, making it an ideal purchase both for long-time fans and for anyone discovering Electric Six for the first time.
Electric Six, formed in Detroit, became internationally known in the early 2000s with their wild mixture of garage rock, disco and satirical lyrics. On "Fire" they distilled their style into a series of anthems that quickly spread through clubs, alternative radio and music television. With their flamboyant image, driving grooves and instantly memorable hooks, they stood out from the guitar-rock crowd of the time and built a loyal fan base around the world. The band's ability to make rock music both danceable and ironic turned "Fire" into a defining moment of their career and helped maintain their reputation as one of the most entertaining and unpredictable acts of their scene.
Beggars Arkive / Indigo, responsible for this reissue, is known for carefully handling catalog releases and giving important albums a second life. As an archival arm within the Beggars Group cosmos, Beggars Arkive focuses on high-quality reissues, often aimed at collectors and music lovers who value both sound and presentation. Indigo, a long-established independent distributor in the German-speaking market, is recognized for its commitment to alternative, indie and niche repertoire and for bringing influential records to a broader audience. Together they ensure that "Fire (Reissue)" appears in a form that does justice to its status as an early-2000s cult classic, with attention to detail and a respect for the album's original spirit.
Whether you know Electric Six for their iconic, club-shaking singles or you simply want a CD that lights up any room, this reissue of "Fire" is a compact, definitive way to experience the band at their most immediate and inspired. It captures a specific era of irreverent, genre-smashing rock music, yet still sounds fresh, loud and gloriously over the top today.
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