The Charlatans have just put this up online, a remix of the title track from their new album by Chris and Cosey. A lovely, summery, 80s sounding, Balearic version.
Opportunity Three was a different, remixed version of Opportunity (off debut album Some Friendly). It was mixed by Flood, originally released as the B-side to the 1991 Over Rising single and then saw the light of day again on Melting Pot, their first Best Of back in 1998. Opportunity Three is a delicious seven minute plus slice of 1990, equal parts 60s psychedelia and late 80s dance infused rock, led by some very loose drumming. The band (bass, guitar, Hammond) all swirl around, tripping out while Tim sings some sweet nonsense.
Opportunity Three
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Just about the perfect soundtrack to this sunny morning.
Thanks for this. Monday morning blues extinguished. Seeing that picture reminds me of the very first time I saw them on a late night ITV programme called In Session with Bob Dickinson. Had it on videotape but accidently taped the film Performance over it. It was a belter of gig and Tim had his finest ever barnet. 808 State and the New FADs great episodes too.
Nice. And they seem to have taken some inspiration from the Trance Europe Express sleeve.
I love Opportunity 3, the seven minutes goes by so quickly so, i could happily let it loop. Bit of a homage to Big Muff in the intro?
Mmmmmmmm... both lovely.
Thanks everyone. Glad to have spread some joy about.
As others have said, Opportunity Three has always been bloody brilliant.#
But I'm really smitten by this new remix you've put up. Thanks mate.
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