Wall Of Voodoo - Dark Continent Call Of The West

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Review by Karl Perera

Wall of Voodoo's album, Dark Continent Call Of The West, is a masterpiece of post-punk artistry. Released in 1981, this album showcases the band's unique blend of punk, new wave, and Americana influences. The album's title is a nod to the band's fascination with the American West, and the songs explore themes of isolation, alienation, and the search for meaning in a world that seems increasingly chaotic.

The album's opening track, "Call of the West," sets the tone for the rest of the record with its driving beat and haunting melody. The lyrics paint a picture of a desolate landscape where the only thing left to do is to keep moving forward. This sense of restlessness and unease permeates the entire album, from the melancholic "Lost Weekend" to the frenetic "Factory."

One of the standout tracks on the album is "Mexican Radio," which became a surprise hit and remains one of Wall of Voodoo's most beloved songs. The song's catchy synth riff and infectious chorus make it a classic of the new wave era, but it's the surreal lyrics about a mysterious radio station broadcasting from south of the border that give the song its enduring appeal.

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Artist: Wall Of Voodoo
Album: Dark Continent Call Of The West
Rating: 4.74

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Full Of Tension2:12
Good Times2:28
Me And My Dad3:19
Tomorrow3:01
Spy World2:40
Hands Of Love3:50
Call Of The West5:55
Tsetse Fly4:40
Crack The Bell3:31
Red Light3:05
Look At Their Way3:18
Back In The Flesh3:40
On Interstate 152:43
Mexican Radio4:07
They Don't Want Me4:29
Call Box (1-2-3)2:32
This Way Out3:55
Factory5:33
Animal Day3:11
Two Minutes To Lunch3:08
Lost Weekend4:56

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Catalog Numbers

RVCD-309

Labels

Raven Records

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Formats

  • CD
  • Compilation
  • Remastered

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)Raven Records Pty Limited
Licensed FromEMI Music Australia Pty Ltd.
Mastered AtThe Raven Lab
Pressed ByRegency Media

Credits

RoleCredit
BassChas T. Gray (tracks: 12 to 21)
PianoBruce Moreland (tracks: 1 to 11)
DesignBlack Widow Graphic Design
GuitarMarc Moreland
Twelve-String GuitarMarc Moreland
Liner NotesIan McFarlane
Mastered ByWarren Barnett
PercussionJoe Nanini
DrumsJoe Nanini
VoiceJoe Nanini
ProducerJim Hill (tracks: 1 to 11), Paul McKenna (tracks: 1 to 11), Richard Mazda (tracks: 12 to 21), Wall Of Voodoo (tracks: 1 to 11)
SynthesizerChas T. Gray
Backing VocalsChas T. Gray
VocalsStanard Ridgway
HarmonicaStanard Ridgway
OrganStanard Ridgway
Written-ByWall Of Voodoo

Notes

All tracks licensed courtesy of EMI Music Australia Pty Ltd

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 612657030929
  • Matrix / Runout: REGENCY MEDIA 122906.1 RVCD-309 P64737
  • Mastering SID Code: ifpi LN96
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 6Z10

About Wall Of Voodoo

Formed: 1977 // Los Angeles, CA, United States Disbanded: 1988 Members: (vocals, 1977-83) (vocals, 1983-88) (guitar, 1977-88) (bass, 1977-82) (bass, 1982-88) (keyboards, 1979-88) (percussion, 1979-83) (drums, 1983-88) Wall of Voodoo had its roots in Acme Soundtracks, a film score business started by Stan Ridgway, who was later the vocalist and harmonica player for Wall of Voodoo. Acme Soundtracks' office was across the street from the Hollywood punk club The Masque and Ridgway was soon drawn into the emerging punk/new wave scene there. Marc Moreland, guitarist for local group The Skulls, began jamming with Ridgway at the Acme Soundtracks office and the soundtrack company soon morphed into a new wave band. In 1977, with the addition of Skulls members Bruce Moreland (Marc Moreland's brother) as bassist and Chas T. Gray as keyboardist, along with Joe Nanini (who had been the drummer for Black Randy and the Metrosquad) the first lineup of Wall of Voodoo was born. The band was named Wall of Voodoo before their first gig in reference to a comment made by Ridgway's friend, bassist Joe Ramirez. Ramirez was listening to some of the Acme Soundtracks music Ridgway and Moreland had created in their studio. When Ridgway jokingly compared the multiple-drum-machine-and Farfisa-organ-laden recordings to Phil Spector's legendary "wall of sound" production style, Ramirez commented it sounded more like a "wall of voodoo

Name Vars

  • WOV

Members

  • Stan Ridgway
  • Marc Moreland
  • Bill Noland
  • Joe Nanini
  • Bruce Moreland
  • Andy Prieboy
  • Chas T. Gray
  • Ned Leukhardt
  • Stanard Funsten
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Summary by Karl Perera

Dark Continent Call Of The West is a must-listen for anyone interested in the post-punk genre. Wall of Voodoo's unique sound and lyrical themes make this album a standout in their discography and a classic of the era.