Durutti Column Sex & Death CD

Two CDs. Deluxe digitally remastered and expanded edition of this 1995 album from the legendary Manchester band. The writing and recording of Sex and Death closed an uncertain period for Vini Reilly and the group following the collapse of Factory Records in 1992. Factory founder Tony Wilson remained in post as manager of the band, but Sex and Death would be their last album with producer Stephen Street, famed for his work with Morrissey, The Smiths and Blur. Stand-out tracks include 'Anthony', dedicated to Wilson. Guest musicians include viola player John Metcalfe, vocalist Ruth-Ann Boyle (later to form hitmakers Olive with Tim Kellett), programmer Martin Jackson (Magazine, Swing Out Sister) and bassist Peter Hook, then on furlough from New Order post-Republic.

1. Anthony 2. The Rest of My Life 3. For Colette 4. The Next Time 5. Beautiful Lies 6. My Irascible Friend 7. Believe in Me 8. Fermina 9. Where I Should Be 10. Fado 11. Madre Mio 12. Blue Period 13. Believe in Me (Mix 1) 14. You Mess Me Up 15. My Only Love (Aka Duet) 16. Believe in Me (Mix 2) 17. Picking Guitar for the Shrimp 18. Get Me to the Beat on Time 19. Jumble Drums, Growling Bass and the Whammy Bar 20. For Cameron de la Isla 21. War Torn 22. The Celestial Bar