Metamorphosis by Paul Haig
Metamorphosis is an archive collection of singles, demos and experimental tracks recorded by Paul Haig between 1981 and 1983, bridging the gap between his time as frontman with post-punk icons Josef K and signing to Island Records as a polished solo performer.
It gathers together various singles recorded for Crépuscule in 1982, including Running Away, Justice, Blue For You and the EP Swing In 82, the latter a bold foray into Sinatra territory. The extended 12" versions of Running Away and Justice appear here on CD for the first time, along with compilation tracks such as Mad Horses and Christiania, and rare demo versions of Luck and On This Night of Decision.
TWI 096 also features several projects recorded as Rhythm of Life, including four tracks recorded live on a Crépuscule package tour in February 1982, and rare RoL single Uncle Sam, a collaboration with infamous artist Sebastian Horsley. Also included are all eight tracks from Drama, a DIY cassette of experimental electronica issued by Paul in 1981.
Cover art by Benoît Hennebert. TWI 096
Tracklist
| 1. | Chance | 5:59 |
| 2. | Running Away / Back Home (12") | 6:04 |
| 3. | Time | 5:54 |
| 4. | Christiania II | 3:39 |
| 5. | Justice (12" Mix) | 7:48 |
| 6. | On This Night of Decision | 4:50 |
| 7. | Blue For You (Interference Mix) | 5:00 |
| 8. | Luck | 4:41 |
| 9. | Justice (7" version) | 3:33 |
| 10. | Running Away (7" version) | 2:45 |
| 11. | The Song is You | 2:35 |
| 12. | All of You | 1:45 |
| 13. | Let's Face the Music and Dance | 2:24 |
| 14. | Love Me Tender | 3:17 |
| 15. | The Way You Look Tonight | 3:33 |
| 16. | Mad Horses II | 4:23 |
| 17. | Uncle Sam | 3:46 |
| 18. | Portrait of Heart | 3:49 |
| 19. | Christiania | 3:39 |
| 20. | Mad Horses | 4:54 |
| 21. | Feedback Moves | 5:21 |
| 22. | The Mouse | 1:18 |
| 23. | Drone | 3:29 |
| 24. | A Comment | 1:04 |
| 25. | Drama | 1:51 |
| 26. | Drama Pt 2 | 1:25 |
| 27. | Soundtrack | 12:52 |
| 28. | Drama Pt 3 | 2:25 |
| 29. | Chance (Live 1982) | 5:42 |
| 30. | Stories (Live 1982) | 4:42 |
| 31. | Glory (Live 1982) | 4:30 |
| 32. | Justice (Live 1982) | 4:01 |
Credits
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