Colourbox is the debut mini-album from Colourbox,
released by 4AD in November 1983. MAD 315 is the album's catalogue number, used
to distinguish it from their 1985 self-titled album, although the mini-album is
sometimes referred to as Horses Fucking due to the cover image. Colourbox are
as revolutionary as they remain unfairly obscure. Mixing soul sensibility
(Lorita Grahame's gorgeous vocals) with fundamental eclecticism into a not at
all easy sound identifications, this (actually their self-titled debut mini LP)
is one hell of a tiny experimental episode from their precious vaults.
"Justice" demonstrates the creative process without digital equipment
available now - which Colourbox pioneered beating down many of their peers. The
track leans towards ultimate balladry while at the same time the listener is
mercilessly mind warped to great effect by its subliminal, experimental
repetition. Even Grahame's voice is suddenly perverted by a tape-like chewed
sound sliding in and out of its massively reverbed melodic focus. Albeit
released in 1983, 'Colourbox' mini LP is way ahead of its time.
Originally released as a 12" vinyl mini-album on 4AD Records (MAD 315) in 1983.
Ripped here from the 1986 CD version to MP3
Colourbox; Colourbox
1. Shotgun
2. Keep
On Pushing
3. Nation
4. Justice
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