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.
Why this album works
'Shag Times' is significant for its bold fusion of genres and playful sampling, which would later influence the burgeoning rave scene in the UK. The track 'Doctorin’ the Tardis' gained immense popularity, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart and establishing The KLF as pioneers in merging pop culture with electronic music.
- Best for
- playful sampling with rhythmic surprises wave-like pacing for active listening two-halves structure for varied experience
- 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
- Joss Stone· Soul II Soul· Young MC· Slick Rick· Falco· Beastie Boys· Jonathan Saul Kane· Kelly Rowland
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) Standout 6:30
- 7 Doctorin’ the Tardis Standout 3:37
- 8 Whitney Joins The JAMs (remix) 6:38
- 9 I Love Disco 2000 Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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