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Shag Times

The KLF · 1989

72 min · 14 tracks · hip-hop · house · techno

A playful collision of samples and beats, fusing hip-hop rhythms with electronic dance grooves.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful sampling with rhythmic surprises
  • wave-like pacing for active listening
  • two-halves structure for varied experience
  • danceable tracks for party vibes
  • quirky remixes to spark curiosity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Shag Times' was released in January 1989, The KLF were on the brink of commercial success following their breakthrough with 'Chill Out' in 1988. This album marked a transitional phase for the duo, as they began to solidify their identity within the alternative dance and ambient house scenes while embracing their irreverent style.
Stylistic neighbors
The Orb· Underworld· Leftfield

Tracklist

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

  • 1 All You Need Is Love 5:01
  • 2 Don’t Take Five (Take What You Want) 4:06
  • 3 Whitney Joins the JAMs 7:09
  • 4 Down Town 4:28
  • 5 Candyman 3:28
  • 6 Burn the Bastards (the long version) 6:30
  • 7 Doctorin’ the Tardis 3:37
  • 8 Whitney Joins The JAMs (remix) 6:38
  • 9 I Love Disco 2000 5:29
  • 10 Down Town (remix) 6:30
  • 11 Burn the Beat (club mix) 4:58
  • 12 Prestwich Prophet’s Grin (instrumental remix) 4:17
  • 13 The Porpoise Song (instrumental remix) 5:14
  • 14 Doctorin’ the Tardis (minimal) 4:31

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