Carter usm offered a bleak worldview of social injustice, moral decay and urban violence. English indie rock band founded in 1988 in london by singer jim jim bob morrison and guitarist les fruitbat carter from the ashes of jamie wednesday. The first carter song i actually owned, having got it on happy daze vol 1 i think which was a christmas present from my brother in 1990. A journalist once quipped that carter lyrics were cribbed from the london az book of maps. Carter usm brixton academy, london, 021107 by chris marling 08 november 2007. The debut album 101 damnations was also released in 1989, and a third single. An lp that wiki describes perfectly as a critical account of life south of the river thames, full of black humour, cynicism, wordplay and puns as indeed. While remaining punky and independent in spirit, carter usm signed to chrysalisemi in order to crossover to the pop charts. Carter usm a message from jim bob it is now about two. Find carter the unstoppable sex machine bio, music.
Carter the unstoppable sex machine buy cds by this artist 101 damnations uk big cat 1990 big catchrysalis 1991 30 something chrysalis 1991 1992 the love album chrysalis 1992 bloodsport for all ep rough trade 1992 post historic monsters uk chrysalis 1993 irs 1994 starry eyed and bollock naked uk chrysalis 1994 straw donkey. Formed between two economic depressions in the 1980s and 1990s and active mainly between 1988 and 1998 carter usm was the epitome of depression. Carter the unstoppable sex machine carter usm are a uk indie band formed in 1987 by jim bob and fruitbat. Farewell, carter the unstoppable sex machine forgotten. Jim bob morrison and leslie carter were members of indie band jamie wednesday whod released a couple of singles to little acclaim. Check out 101 damnations bonus edition by carter the unstoppable sex machine on amazon music. This november, early90s indiepunkpop titans carter usm are reforming once more to play two gigs in their original twopiece lineup. Arguably, nothing really changed from 101 damnations to 30 something.
The official merchandise for carter the unstoppable sex machine. Its been a good 18 months since carter usm last played host to the fullon media circus. Carter usm song, what a group oh god how i miss them i do not own any video or audio content umlinus101 owns all rights on this video. The style is somewhere between the clash and pet shop boys with punning and lyrics about britain in the 90s.
Back then, the duo were celebrating the fact that their 1992. Carter the unstoppable sex machine 101 damnations discogs. An lp that wiki describes perfectly as a critical account of life south of the river thames, full of black humour, cynicism, wordplay and puns as indeed was so much of carter usms output over the years. The difference lies in whisper it a growing sophistication that fleshed out both sound and lyrics. Carter the unstoppable sex machine on amazon music. Grebopunk rockindepen dent carter the unstoppable sex machine carter usm, 9, 19892007, mp3, 128 256 kbps. A godawful small affair bw harvey king unboxes his family by j. May 21, 2014 carter usm were a band formed by accident.
Celebrate the greatest debut album of all time by blinding your family and friends with some crazy spot action. Plus a 12 page book featuring unseen archive imagery and album by album interviews with jim bob and fruitbat, and two exclusive art prints, including an outtake from the very first carter usm photo call. They have recently played sold out shows at major venues in the uk. On vinyl this is a superb piece of art and contains some tragic topics and provides social comment that is as relevant today as it was on release. Check out carter the unstoppable sex machine on amazon music. They made their name with a distinctive style of power pop, fusing samples, sequenced basses and drum machines with rock n roll guitars and offbeat. When the book is published, im going to be doing that. Find your preferred location and add it to your address book dispatch to this address when you check out. Carter the unstoppable sex machine 101 damnations 1990, cd. The song was written about a south london slumlord and was followed by the album 101 damnations a critical account of life south of the river thames, full of. Nov 19, 2015 sheriff fatman from 101 damnations another obvious one, and for many, still their best song, and easily their most recognisable. Every track on here is great and sums them up really this was definitely a good antidote to the. The unmistakeable sound of independence since 1978 call to order.
Carter, the unstoppable sex machine musical group worldcat. Carter unstoppable sex machine classic 1990 debut appears in the nme s 20 nearasdamit perfect initial efforts. Carter the unstoppable sex machine vinyl records and cds. Carter the unstoppable sex machine official website.
As of 2015, cherry red are proud to represent 30 hertz as part of our family of associated labels. Every track on here is great and sums them up really this was definitely a good antidote to the whole madchester scene of the early 90s which lets face it was just an excuse to get ed up. Sheriff fatman from 101 damnations another obvious one, and for many, still their best song, and easily their most recognisable. It is now about two weeks until my new novel a godawful small affair is published. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Then again, when carter usm broke through with first hit sheriff fatman 1989, possibly one of the last cassette singles i bought and the 101 damnations album that followed. For me this is carter usms best album and the one that matters. There wasnt and to this day still isnt anyone quite like carter usm. I say sadly but the sad element will come afterwards. All the singles and albums of carter the unstoppable sex machine, peak chart positions, career stats, weekbyweek chart runs and latest news. Grab the last few copies of our massive carter usm vinyl box. The unmistakeable sound of independence since 1978 call to. Out of the shadow of carter the unstoppable sex machine the jim. I am excited about everyone reading it and loving it and also terrified that nobody will know it exists because the marketing budget is less than what david williams gets for one of his books.
Rerelease, with bonus tracks, of the 1990 seminal debut album. Read 101 damnations by andrew harman available from rakuten kobo. There are few bands that are genuinely unique but i cant think of any that have even attempted to mimic carter the unstoppable sex machine, or just plain carter usm. See more ideas about how to apologize, vintage vinyl records and rare vinyl records.
The love album had zoomed straight into the charts at number one. Their first full album which contains the seminal sheriff fatman. Grab the last few copies of our massive carter usm vinyl. As you may know when the 101 damnations rsd release happened a couple of years back people panic bought and paid over the odds on ebay and the like. Carter the unstoppable sex machine 101 damnations 1990. Complete your carter the unstoppable sex machine collection. Its a late 80s alternative synth punk fusion that appealed to a new generation of discontented young voters. On november 22nd this year at brixton academy a very good thing will sadly come to an end when we play our final ever carter the unstoppable sex machine live show. Listening to 101 damnations now with plans to march through the whole catalog. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. They made their name with a distinctive style of power pop, fusing samples, sequenced bass es and drum machine s with rock n roll guitar s and offbeat wordplay. New wave, indie rock, punk carter the unstoppable sex machine 101 damnations 1990, cd discogs. Carter usm twenty four minutes from tulse hill by joseph barrett. In 2014, carter usm reconvened for its final performances.
Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device. Carter the unstoppable sex machine frequently shortened to carter usm were a british indie band formed in 1987 by singer jim jim bob morrison and guitarist les fruitbat carter. Tool fear inoculum expanded book edition cd, 2019 brand newfree shipping. For me this is carter usm s best album and the one that matters.
The band were scheduled to perform at a charity gig at the astoria in 1987, and noone else turned up, so they went on stage anyway and performed to backing tapes and a. Carter the unstoppable sex machine frequently shortened to carter usm were an english indie punk band formed in 1987 by singer jim jim bob morrison and guitarist les fruitbat carter. Carter usm were typical of the tshirt bands of that epoch. Featuring the classic landlordbashing smash hit sheriff fatman its packed with songs that lampoon social injustice and champion the underdog with heavy doses of humour and attitude. Carter the unstoppable sex machine 101 damnations amazon. Nov 18, 2014 carter usm were typical of the tshirt bands of that epoch. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Carter the unstoppable sex machine biography, albums. Sep, 2007 carter usm song, what a group oh god how i miss them i do not own any video or audio content umlinus101 owns all rights on this video.
The sundays reading, writing and arithmetic 15jan90. Carter the unstoppable sex machine vinyl records and cds for. Well, its not a real dragon, more of a, um, virtual dragon. They made their name with a distinctive style of power pop, fusing samples, sequenced basses and drum machines with rock n roll guitars and offbeat wordplayloaded lyrics.
Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. On november 22nd that year, the last show was played at. Carter the unstoppable sex machine buy cds by this artist 101 damnations uk big cat 1990 big catchrysalis 1991 30 something chrysalis 1991 1992 the love album chrysalis 1992. The easy highlight, which rips a page from the paul simon title book, is the only living boy in new cross, which shakes a brightly colored and catchy. Carter the unstoppable sex machine full official chart. Never mind, carter usm, new fads, neds etc were great bring back 1990. All tightly packed into a substantial box with a lovely silver carter logo on the front.
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