Infected is a musical masterpiece, and a joy to listen to many years after its original release date. For those of you unfamiliar with Mr Matt Johnson et. al. this is the album that you should buy first. From the opening of 'Infected' you are taken on a journey of discovery until all the tracks are your long lost friends, ingratiating themselves with ease and sticking in your mind (and your heart).
Everything is covered - politics ('Heartland' ,'Sweet Bird Of Truth'), sex ('Out Of The Blue (Into The Fire)'), religion ('The Mercy Beat' - this song is arguably the finest of a very fine collection indeed).
Not a filler track in sight here. To quote Matt Johnson (albeit from a different album insert!):
"To obtain maximum pleasure & effect from this album please play VERY LOUD!, VERY LATE, VERY ALONE.....& with the lights turned VERY LOW!!!
Pure unadulterated genius.
Track | Duration |
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Infected | 4:57 |
Out Of The Blue (Into The Fire) | 4:52 |
Heartland | 4:56 |
Angels Of Deception | 4:33 |
Sweet Bird Of Truth | 5:20 |
Slow Train To Dawn | 4:10 |
Twilight Of A Champion | 4:19 |
The Mercy Beat | 7:11 |
Infected (12″ version) | 6:12 |
Sweet Bird of Truth (12″ version) | 7:37 |
Slow Train to Dawn (12″ version) | 6:35 |