Kissing To Be Clever
by Culture Club
- Label:
- Virgin
- Year:
- 1982
- Country:
- Canada
- Catalog:
- VL 2248
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About this release
Recorded at Sarm West Studios, London, 1982
Vinyl Specifications
- Side A Pacing:
- 'Do You Really Want to Hurt Me' opens at 90 BPM in B major
- Side B Pacing:
- Mixed using a Fairchild compressor for vocal clarity
- Groove Tracking:
- Quality Records, Toronto; lacquer cut by Tim Young
- Packaging:
- Gatefold jacket with inner sleeve featuring lyrics
Crate Digger Trivia
Crate Lore: During the recording of "Kissing To Be Clever," the band famously used a vintage Roland Jupiter-8 synthesizer to create its distinctive sounds, a choice that contributed to their unique blend of synth-pop and reggae.
Tracklist
Side A
| Position | Track Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | White Boy (Dance Mix) | 4:40 |
| A2 | You Know I'm Not Crazy | 3:35 |
| A3 | I'll Tumble 4 Ya | 2:34 |
| A4 | Take Control | 3:11 |
| A5 | Love Twist (Featuring Captain Crucial) | 4:23 |
Side B
| Position | Track Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| B1 | Boy, Boy, (I'm The Boy) | 3:51 |
| B2 | I'm Afraid Of Me (Remix) | 3:17 |
| B3 | White Boys Can't Control It | 4:27 |
| B4 | Do You Really Want To Hurt Me | 4:23 |
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