Description
Heaven 17 – Retox / Detox – Double Compact Disc
Retox/Detox is an album by the British synth-pop band Heaven 17, released in 1998. The album features a combination of new material and remixes of songs from their earlier albums.
Heaven 17 gained prominence in the early 1980s with their innovative synth-pop sound and socially conscious lyrics. Retox/Detox represents a return to the spotlight for the band after a period of relative quiet, showcasing their continued relevance in the electronic music scene.
The album features updated versions of classic Heaven 17 tracks, as well as new songs that reflect the band’s evolution and musical growth. Tracks like “Another Big Idea” and “Freak!” blend infectious melodies with thought-provoking lyrics, while remixes of hits like “Temptation” and “Let Me Go” give the songs a fresh new spin for contemporary audiences.
Retox/Detox may not have achieved the same level of commercial success as some of Heaven 17’s earlier albums, it received positive reviews from critics and garnered praise from fans for its inventive approach to reimagining the band’s classic material.
For fans of synth-pop and electronic music, Heaven 17 – Retox/Detox offers a compelling blend of nostalgia and innovation, showcasing the enduring talent of one of the genre’s most influential bands.
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Track Listing
Disc 1
Let Me Go (Rob Playford Mix)
Let’s All Make A Bomb (Adrian Sherwood Mix)
Geisha Boys & Temple Girls (Club Mix By Freddie Fresh)
We Live So Fast (DJ Suv Mix)
Come Live With Me (Mulu Mix)
At The Height Of The Fighting (Steve Hillier Project Mix)
Crushed By The Wheels (Of Industry) (Ski Remix)
Play To Win (M@krohart Remix)
Let’s All Make A Bomb (Geek Remix)
Geisha Boys & Temple Girls (Kevin Francis Remix)
And That’s No Lie (Steve D’Agostino Remix)
Let Me Go (Ashley Beedle Remix)
Disc 2
Brothers & Sisters (Fascist Groove Thang) (Michael Lange Remix)
Temptation (Rhythm Masters Remix)
At The Height Of The Fighting (Cisserio Remix)
Penthouse & Pavement (Ruff Driverz Remix)
Fascist Groove Thang (Tinman Remix)
We Live So Fast (Ripe Productions Remix)
Geisha Boys & Temple Girls (Radio Mix By Freddie Fresh)
Temptation (Remix By Kirk Degiorigo/As One)
Penthouse & Pavement (Ben Mitchell Remix)
Designing Heaven (Giorgio Moroder Remix)
With This Ring (Let Me Go) (Molella & Phil Jay Remix)
