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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of soundscapes
  • wave-like pacing with urgency
  • for late-night drives
  • engaging mixes for dance floors

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike varied track lengths

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
EMF· The Soup Dragons· Happy Mondays

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bring It on Down (Liquidized mix) 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) 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) 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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