This brilliant single was one of my first proper exposures to Arthur Baker and John Robie. After being a dedicated post punker, the likes of Cabaret Voltaire and New Order picking up on this stuff was massively exciting and pointed a whole new direction for the way that music was going to evolve.
I always felt that this brilliant little record never got the recognition it deserved from the cognoscenti, but it still stands up remarkably well. I can see them now on TOTP - British funkers having gotten ruffed up by the NY elite. Brilliant.
I also include the 1987 remix, which, while not being an abomination, doesn't add much to the glorious original.
Whatever happened to Freeez?
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Sunday, May 15, 2011
Freeez - I.O.U. 7" Pack.
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