Social Dancing
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This article is about the Bis album. For danceforms, see Social dance.
| Social Dancing | ||||
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| Studio album by Bis | ||||
| Released | 22 March 1999 | |||
| Recorded | Apollo Studios, Glasgow, Scotland | |||
| Genre | Britpop, indie rock, indie pop, electropop | |||
| Length | 42:30 | |||
| Label | Wiiija | |||
| Producer | Andy Gill | |||
| Bis chronology | ||||
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| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   link |
| Rolling Stone | Aug 1999 |
| Robert Christgau |  link |
Social Dancing is the second studio album by the Scottish musical trio Bis.
Contents |
[edit] Track listing
- "Making People Normal" – 2:28
- "I'm A Slut" – 2:44
- "Eurodisco" – 4:41
- "Action And Drama" – 2:29
- "Theme From Tokyo" – 2:40 (by Bis & Virgin Stigma)
- "The Hit Girl" – 3:01
- "Am I Loud Enough?" – 3:12
- "Shopaholic" – 2:41
- "Young Alien Types" – 3:11
- "Detour" – 4:58 (by Bis & Lois Maffeo)
- "Sale Or Return" – 2:58 (by Bis & John Cacavas)
- "It's All New" – 3:21
- "Listen Up" – 2:20
- This is the UK & USA CD release, it matches the UK & USA 12" release.
- The Japanese release adds the songs "Germ Free Adolescents" (originally by X-Ray Spex) and "Famous (Andy Gill Version)" to the end.
- "Action and Drama" contains a sample of "New Breed" by the Mackenzies
- "Theme from Tokyo" contains a sample of "Groupie Girl" by Virgin Stigma
- "Sale or Return" contains a sample of "Agent Who" by John Cacavas
[edit] Additional musicians
- Lois Maffeo - vocals on "Detour"
- Vincent Flaming - violin on "Theme from Tokyo"
- Alan Mason - violin on "Theme from Tokyo"
- Helen Mosherry - cello on "Theme from Tokyo"
- Martin Wiggins - viola on "Theme from Tokyo"
- Andy Gill — occasional guitar and keyboards
- Rik Flick — occasional guitar and keyboards
- Richie Dempsey - drum kit sample
[edit] Production
- Produced by: Andy Gill
- Recorded by: Rik Flick
- Additional Engineering by: Jason Famous
- Mixed by: Bob Kraushaar
- Recorded at: Apollo Studios, Glasgow, Scotland
- Mixed at: Soul II Soul, London, England
[edit] Charts
| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japan Oricon Album Chart[1] | 60 |
| UK Albums Chart[2] | 161 |
[edit] References
- ^ "Japan: Album positions". oricon.co.jp. http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/27148/products/release/. Retrieved 2 January 2011.
- ^ "UK Chartlog". zobbel.de. http://www.zobbel.de/cluk/CLUK_B.HTM. Retrieved 2 January 2011.
