God (Rip Rig + Panic album)

God is the debut studio album of post-punk band Rip Rig + Panic, released on 3 September 1981 by Virgin Records.[4][5] It took the unusual form of two 12" 45 rpm discs, a format which would be repeated with the group's second album, I Am Cold. In 2013, the album was reissued by Cherry Red Records on CD with an additional tracks taken from singles.

God
Studio album by
Released3 September 1981
GenrePost-punk
Length41:45
LabelVirgin
ProducerRip Rig + Panic
Rip Rig + Panic chronology
God
(1981)
I Am Cold
(1982)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
PopMatters(6/10)[2]
Q[3]

Track listing

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All tracks composed by Rip Rig + Panic; except where indicated

Red Side
No.TitleWriter(s)Lead VocalsLength
1."Constant Drudgery Is Harmful to SOUL, SPIRIT & HEALTH"Rip Rig + Panic, Dave "Flash" WrightNeneh Cherry3:24
2."WILHELM Show Me the Diagram (Function of the Orgasm)"  1:10
3."Through Nomad Eyeballs" Mark Springer3:28
4."Change Your Life" Ari Up3:01
Yellow Side
No.TitleWriter(s)Lead VocalsLength
1."Knee Deep in Shit" Gareth Sager3:29
2."Totally Naked (Without Lock or Key)"  1:53
3."Try Box Out of This Box"Rip Rig + Panic, Dave "Flash" WrightDave "Flash" Wright2:33
4."Need (De School You)"lyrics: Neneh CherryNeneh Cherry1:32
Green Side
No.TitleWriter(s)Lead VocalsLength
1."HOWL! Caged Bird"  3:30
2."Those Eskimo Women Speak Frankly"lyrics: Neneh CherryNeneh Cherry3:13
3."The Blue Blue Third"  5:25
Blue Side
No.TitleWriter(s)Lead VocalsLength
1."Shadows Only There Because of the Sun"lyrics: Ari UpAri Up3:00
2."BEWARE (Our Leaders Love the Smell of Napalm)"  1:50
3."Miss Pib" Gareth Sager1:34
4."It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Brrod" Mark Springer2:57
2013 CD issue bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Lead VocalsLength
16."Bob Hope Takes Risks" (7" version)lyrics: Gareth SagerGareth Sager, Neneh Cherry3:53
17."Go, Go, Go!"lyrics: Gareth SagerGareth Sager, Mark Springer, Neneh Cherry2:18
18."The Ultimate in Fun (Is Going to the Disco with My Baby)" Ari Up2:31
19."Hey Mr E! A Gran Grin With a Shake of Smile" Don Cherry, Mark Springer5:11
20."Billy Eckstein's Shirt Collar" Ari Up3:21
21."Bob Hope Takes Risks" (12" version)lyrics: Gareth SagerGareth Sager, Neneh Cherry7:01

Accolades

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Year Publication Country Accolade Rank
1981 Rockerilla Italy Albums of the Year[6] 6

Personnel

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Adapted from the God liner notes.[7]

Release history

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Region Date Label Format Catalog
United Kingdom 1981 Virgin LP V 2213
2013 Cherry Red CD CDMRED 572

References

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  1. ^ Dougan, John. "Rip Rig + Panic: God > Review". Allmusic. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  2. ^ Pitter, Charles (28 June 2013). "Rip Rig + Panic: God, I Am Cold, Attitude". PopMatters. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  3. ^ Quantick, David (August 2013). "Rip Rig + Panic: God, I Am Cold, Attitude". Q. Retrieved 2 February 2016.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ Isler, Scott; Sheridan, David (2007). "Rip Rig + Panic". Trouser Press. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  5. ^ Gimarc, George (11 July 2005). Punk Diary. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 728. ISBN 9780879308483. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  6. ^ "Rockerilla End of Year Lists 1981: Album". Rockerilla. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  7. ^ God (sleeve). Rip Rig + Panic. London, United Kingdom: Virgin Records. 1981.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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