Caught in Flux
Caught in Flux is the second album by English band Eyeless in Gaza, recorded in February, 1981, and released in September, 1981[1] by record label Cherry Red. It was recorded in one take with no overdubs at Woodbine Recording Studios Leamington Spa UK. The Album included a five song EP called "The Eyes of Beautiful Losers".
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| Released | September 1981 | |||
| Recorded | February 1981 | |||
| Studio | Woodbine Street Recording Studios Leamington Spa | |||
| Genre | Post-punk | |||
| Label | Cherry Red | |||
| Producer | John A. Rivers | |||
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Track listing
All tracks written by Eyeless in Gaza (Martyn Bates & Peter Becker)
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sixth Sense" | 3:32 |
| 2. | "Point You" | 2:33 |
| 3. | "Voice From the Tracks" | 4:03 |
| 4. | "Scale Amiss" | 3:02 |
| 5. | "The Decoration" | 2:45 |
| 6. | "Continual" | 4:22 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 7. | "Soul on Thin Ice" | 2:43 |
| 8. | "Rose Petal Knot" | 2:11 |
| 9. | "Skeletal Framework" | 3:32 |
| 10. | "See Red" | 2:45 |
| 11. | "Half-Light" | 3:20 |
| 12. | "Every Which Way" | 5:03 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 13. | "The Eyes Of Beautiful Losers" | 5:16 |
| 14. | "Still Air" | 3:38 |
| 15. | "Out From Day To Day" | 2:56 |
| 16. | "True Colour" | 4:14 |
| 17. | "Keynote Inertia" | 2:32 |
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
| New Musical Express | favourable[3] |
| Trouser Press | mixed[4] |
| Uncut | favourable[5] |
In a positive review in New Musical Express, Mick Duffy described Caught In Flux as a progress from Eyeless in Gaza's debut album: "‘Caught In Flux’ is most specifically an introspective LP, a thoughtful compilation of new songs and sound patterns, skilfully patched together and performed, It’s a meditative music for active minds, an exciting vision of a brave new whirl."[3]
Personnel
- Martyn Bates - Lead Vocals, Fender Telecaster Guitar, Organ
- Peter Becker - Hofner 500/1 Bass, Electronic Dream Plant Wasp Synth, Drums
References
- Caught in Flux at Discogs (list of releases)
- Carlson, Dean. "Caught in Flux – Eyeless in Gaza | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
- Duffy, Mick (17 September 1981). "[Caught in Flux review]". New Musical Express. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
- Walker, John; Robbins, Ira. "TrouserPress.com :: Eyeless in Gaza". TrouserPress.com. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
- Young, Rob (4 April 2008). "1981 Snapshot of Arty British Indie Pop Duo". Uncut. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
External links
- Caught in Flux at Discogs (list of releases)