God bless Blank & Jones, they're reconstructed "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me" and "Time (Clock Of The Heart)" to merge the vocal and instrumental versions that used to live on opposite sides of the 7".
And they've done a great job of it. So, here you have new extended versions of two of Culture Club's best hits.
Add to this a rare extended version of "Miss Me Blind" (that doesn't morph into "It's A Miracle" half way through) and a hard to find long version of "The Medal Song".
Released in 2012, So80s Presents Culture Club (Curated By Blank & Jones) is a 13-track compilation album by the German electronic duo Blank & Jones.
The record highlights the New Wave icon’s catalog, focusing on extended 12" mixes, rare dance versions, and exclusive re-edits.
Unlike standard greatest hits, this compilation highlights 12-inch, extended, and rare dance versions of Culture Club classics, including exclusive reconstructions of hits like "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me" and "Time (Clock Of The Heart)"
The release is generally praised for its focus on 1980s club-style dance mixes and high-quality remastering.
Critics often highlight that the exclusive, modern reconstructions by Blank & Jones enhance the original synth-pop sound while maintaining 80s nostalgia.
Tracklist
1. Do you really want to hurt me (blank & jones so80s extended reconstruction) - 5:09
2. White boy (extended mix) - 6:49
3. Miss me blind (extended mix) - 7:25
4. Karma chameleon (full length version) - 4:14
5. The medal song (extended mix) - 6:23
6. I'll tumble 4 ya (us remix) - 4:40
7. The war song (ultimate dance mix) - 6:18
8. Church of the poison mind (full length version) - 3:34
9. Move away (extended version) - 7:26
10. God thank you woman (extended version) - 7:05
11. From luxury to heartache (extended version) - 5:57
12. I'm afraid of me (extended mix) - 7:22
13. Time (blank & jones so80s extended reconstruction) - 4:48
Tracks 1, 3 and 13 are exclusive to this compilation.
Track 1: Remixed by using the original 7" mix and dub version.
Track 3: Remodeled into a proper 12" version (different from the original medley "Miss Me Blind / It's A Miracle (Extended Dance Remix)". Remix uncredited on sleeve.
Track 7: This version is also known as the Shriek Mix, as the version names were switched around in different regions.
Track 13: Remixed using both the 7" version and "Romance Beyond The Alphabet" ('Time' instrumental).
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – EMI Music Catalogue Marketing
- Copyright © – EMI Music Catalogue Marketing
- Glass Mastered At – TAKT – 2100003442598
- Pressed By – TAKT – 2100003442598
Credits
- Artwork By – Marc Schilkowski
- Presenter [Curated By] – Blank & Jones
- Written-By – George O'Dow, Jon Moss, Michael Craig, Philip Pickett (tracks: 4, 9, 10, 11), Roy Hay
Notes
Released: Mar 30, 2012
Series: So80s (Soeighties)
Format: CD, Compilation, TAKT Pressing
Genre: Electronic, Reggae, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style: New Wave, Reggae-Pop, Synth-pop
Runtime: 1:17:10
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