The Warp of Pure Fun [LTMCD 2378] | Paul Haig

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Paul Haig \ The Warp of Pure Fun [LTMCD 2378]

Originally released by Les Disques du Crépuscule in 1985, The Warp of Pure Fun is Paul Haig's second solo outing and one of his most popular albums.

Glossily produced with former Associate Alan Rankine, Warp contains no less than four classic singles in Heaven Help You Now, Love Eternal, Big Blue World and The Only Truth, the latter co-produced by Bernard Sumner (New Order) and Donald Johnson (A Certain Ratio).

The seven bonus tracks include a lively version of Suicide's biker epic Ghost Rider, on which Haig is joined by former Josef K colleague Malcolm Ross, as well as several b-sides from 12-inch singles and gorgeous lost song Shining Hour.

Cover art by Benoît Hennebert. Liner notes in CD booklet. Also available as a 4xCD box set on Les Disques du Crépuscule with bonus content.

Tracklist:

1. Silent Motion
2. Heaven Help You Now
3. Love Eternal
4. This Dying Flame
5. Sense of Fun
6. Scare Me
7. Big Blue World
8. The Only Truth
9. One Lifetime Away
10. Love & War
11. Ghost Rider
12. Endless Song
13. Shining Hour
14. Trust
15. Dangerous Life
16. Closer Now
17. World Raw

Available on CD and digital (MP3 or FLAC). To order slipcased CD please select correct shipping option (UK, Europe or Rest of World) and then click on Add To Cart button below cover image. A 4xCD deluxe edition is also available on Les Disques du Crepuscule (TWI 669).

Reviews:

"Haig tapped into the dance zeitgeist, swapped Oxfam for Gaultier and allied his croon to the emergent electro wave. Excellent singles, plus seven extra examples of Haig's anguished android funk pop" (Uncut, 11/2003)

"Arguably still his finest solo recording. Haig's knack for heady melody coupled with enigmatic lyrics and that wonderfully aloof delivery remain gloriously intact, and is coaxed into wonderful shapes by ex-Associate Alan Rankine. The fact that Warp is also heavy on the shoulda-been-huge singles quota also helps significantly. Warp still takes some beating 18 years on and makes magnificent rubble of the theory that there were no superb pop albums released during the excessively naff mid-1980s" (Whisperin' & Hollerin', 10/2003)

"A consistent wad of pop, Haig has once more opted to give it electronified pop with wit, wild statements and jaunty boxes of guitars" (NME, 11/1985)

"One of the best 'pop' albums of all time. Full of synthesised magic and Paul Haig's bold, aggressive vocals make it a joy throughout. Wonderful!" (Amazon, 2005)