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Heaven and Hell: the Best of the Mekons

by: Mekons

Release Date September 06, 2004
I first came into contact with Leeds band The Mekons when I bought their fantastic single "Where Were You" ( I still have it ) . I loved it's repetitive twanging guitar chords and propulsive percussion .It had a terrific melody but sold it with a sneer. Then I promptly forgot about the band only registering them when fiends , a couple of whom are massive fans of theirs , mentioned them.
Yet it transpires that the evolution of the band that first emerged in the punk explosion of the late seventies is one of the most fascinating and artistically compelling in British music. Formed at Leeds University from the same bunch of students that invigorated The Gang Of Four ,The Mekons debut single "Never been In A Riot" was a sarcastic ... Read More:

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The Mekons Story

by: The Mekons

Release Date January 21, 1997
I first came into contact with Leeds band The Mekons when I bought their fantastic single "Where Were You" ( I still have it ) . I loved it's repetitive twanging guitar chords and propulsive percussion .It had a terrific melody but sold it with a sneer. Then I promptly forgot about the band only registering them when fiends , a couple of whom are massive fans of theirs , mentioned them.
Yet it transpires that the evolution of the band that first emerged in the punk explosion of the late seventies is one of the most fascinating and artistically compelling in British music. Formed at Leeds University from the same bunch of students that invigorated The Gang Of Four ,The Mekons debut single "Never been In A Riot" was a sarcastic ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 3
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Fear and Whiskey

by: Mekons

Release Date June 07, 2004
I first came into contact with Leeds band The Mekons when I bought their fantastic single "Where Were You" ( I still have it ) . I loved it's repetitive twanging guitar chords and propulsive percussion .It had a terrific melody but sold it with a sneer. Then I promptly forgot about the band only registering them when fiends , a couple of whom are massive fans of theirs , mentioned them.
Yet it transpires that the evolution of the band that first emerged in the punk explosion of the late seventies is one of the most fascinating and artistically compelling in British music. Formed at Leeds University from the same bunch of students that invigorated The Gang Of Four ,The Mekons debut single "Never been In A Riot" was a sarcastic ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 4
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I Love Mekons

by: The Mekons

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While Mekons "Rock 'n' Roll" and "Fear And Whiskey" often are referred to the "Landmark" records in the Mekons' catalogue, I Love Mekons surely stands with the best of anyone's records and stands the test of time. That American television didn't tap into Sally Timms' amazing "I Love Millionaire" for shows like "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" or "Who Wants Marry A Millionaire" is a curse and a blessing, but the LP does not ever stop. Highlights are Wicked Midnight, I Love The Apple (written before 9/11), Honeymoon Hell and Dear Sausage. True punks will love "I Don't Know". Buy it.

CD-Charts Position 5
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Original Sin

by: The Mekons

Release Date October 28, 1992
While Mekons "Rock 'n' Roll" and "Fear And Whiskey" often are referred to the "Landmark" records in the Mekons' catalogue, I Love Mekons surely stands with the best of anyone's records and stands the test of time. That American television didn't tap into Sally Timms' amazing "I Love Millionaire" for shows like "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" or "Who Wants Marry A Millionaire" is a curse and a blessing, but the LP does not ever stop. Highlights are Wicked Midnight, I Love The Apple (written before 9/11), Honeymoon Hell and Dear Sausage. True punks will love "I Don't Know". Buy it.

CD-Charts Position 6
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So Good It Hurts

by: Mekons

Release Date January 24, 2005
While Mekons "Rock 'n' Roll" and "Fear And Whiskey" often are referred to the "Landmark" records in the Mekons' catalogue, I Love Mekons surely stands with the best of anyone's records and stands the test of time. That American television didn't tap into Sally Timms' amazing "I Love Millionaire" for shows like "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" or "Who Wants Marry A Millionaire" is a curse and a blessing, but the LP does not ever stop. Highlights are Wicked Midnight, I Love The Apple (written before 9/11), Honeymoon Hell and Dear Sausage. True punks will love "I Don't Know". Buy it.

CD-Charts Position 7
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Oooh (Out of Our Heads)

by: Mekons

Release Date August 26, 2002
While Mekons "Rock 'n' Roll" and "Fear And Whiskey" often are referred to the "Landmark" records in the Mekons' catalogue, I Love Mekons surely stands with the best of anyone's records and stands the test of time. That American television didn't tap into Sally Timms' amazing "I Love Millionaire" for shows like "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" or "Who Wants Marry A Millionaire" is a curse and a blessing, but the LP does not ever stop. Highlights are Wicked Midnight, I Love The Apple (written before 9/11), Honeymoon Hell and Dear Sausage. True punks will love "I Don't Know". Buy it.

CD-Charts Position 8
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Please Stay

by: Mekon

Release Date July 23, 2001
Well, I'm just going to get straight to the point. Sorry to Mekon and Marc Almond fans, but for me (and I imagine quite a few other people) the only reason I bought this single was for the outstanding Royksopp remix. It's alot faster than most of the tracks on their album "Melody A.M." but like Poor Leno, it shows that they can do that kind of thing just as well as their more hypnotic workouts. Okay, maybe I just haven't given the other tracks much of a chance, but the somewhat cheesy original just pales in comparison. Definitely worth buying though - if you're completely in love with Royksopp's album and want something to complement those ten brilliant songs.

CD-Charts Position 9
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Rigour,discipline & Disgust (Fast Product Records)

by: Gang of Four, The Mekons, Human League

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Well, I'm just going to get straight to the point. Sorry to Mekon and Marc Almond fans, but for me (and I imagine quite a few other people) the only reason I bought this single was for the outstanding Royksopp remix. It's alot faster than most of the tracks on their album "Melody A.M." but like Poor Leno, it shows that they can do that kind of thing just as well as their more hypnotic workouts. Okay, maybe I just haven't given the other tracks much of a chance, but the somewhat cheesy original just pales in comparison. Definitely worth buying though - if you're completely in love with Royksopp's album and want something to complement those ten brilliant songs.

CD-Charts Position 10
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Punk Rock

by: Mekons

Release Date January 26, 2004
Well, I'm just going to get straight to the point. Sorry to Mekon and Marc Almond fans, but for me (and I imagine quite a few other people) the only reason I bought this single was for the outstanding Royksopp remix. It's alot faster than most of the tracks on their album "Melody A.M." but like Poor Leno, it shows that they can do that kind of thing just as well as their more hypnotic workouts. Okay, maybe I just haven't given the other tracks much of a chance, but the somewhat cheesy original just pales in comparison. Definitely worth buying though - if you're completely in love with Royksopp's album and want something to complement those ten brilliant songs.