Extricate was originally released in 1990. It was recorded after some serious personnel changes, as MARK E. SMITH's partner, guitarist and vocalist BRIX left him for NIGEL KENNEDY! Needless to say, Mark's lyrics acquired a new level of cynicism. Mark's sleeve notes say; "It is the culmination of stuff I've / we've held back or just wrote over and through the tendril wires and chaos of the last 14 months. The first half reflects on things witnessed and / or sensed, while the second half is NOW. The simplicity will confound all bores, imitators and anxiety mongers."
Tracklist:
- Sing Harpy!
- I'm Frank
- Bill Is Dead
- Black Monk Theme, Pt. 1
- Popcorn, Double Feature
- Arms Control Poseur
- Black Monk Theme II
- Telephone Thing
- Hilary
- Chicago, Now!
- Littlest Rebel, The
- British People in Hot Weather
- And Therein...
- Extricate
UPC: 604388604326
Label: Cog Sinister Us
Release Date: 11.26.02
Format: CD