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Scratched

Jesus Jones · 1993

74 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock

An eclectic mix of alternative rock and electronic beats that pulsates with rhythmic urgency.

Why this album works

The album features remixes of popular tracks and showcases the band's experimentation with electronic elements, which was influential in the early '90s alternative scene. While it didn't achieve the same level of commercial success as its predecessors, it received notable attention for its innovative sound, particularly in the UK dance music circles.
Best for
dynamic exploration of soundscapes wave-like pacing with urgency for late-night drives
Context
Released in January 1993, 'Scratched' is Jesus Jones' fourth album, following their successful breakthrough with 'Doubt' in 1991. At this point, the band was navigating the changing landscape of alternative music while exploring more experimental sounds and mixes, reflecting their evolution after early commercial success.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Bring It on Down (Liquidized mix) Standout 10:39
  • 2 Cut & Dried 3:44
  • 3 All of the Answers (None of the Answers (BPM 122)) 5:02
  • 4 Bring It on Down (Beat It Down (BPM 110)) 4:23
  • 5 Real Real Real ('Raw' 12" mix / Rhythm 1) Standout 4:33
  • 6 Real Real Real (Ben Chapman 'Spaced' 12" mix) 5:03
  • 7 Machine Drug 3:31
  • 8 International Bright Young Thing (Phil Harding 12" mix) Standout 5:00
  • 9 International Bright Young Thing (Chaos mix) 4:08
  • 10 Who? Where? Why? (12 Foot mix) 5:24
  • 11 Kill Today 2:55
  • 12 The Right Decision (Acid Confusion mix) 6:13
  • 13 The Right Decision (Moody Reconstruction mix) 6:38
  • 14 The Right Decision (Klanger mix) 4:34
  • 15 Starting From Scratch 3:05

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