Front 242 - Backcatalogue
Review by Brendan Bunting
Backcatalogue by Front 242 is a compilation album that features some of the band's greatest hits from the past. The album is a perfect introduction to the band's music for those who are new to their sound, and a great collection for fans who want to revisit their favorite tracks.
The album features 16 tracks that span the band's career, from their early days in the 1980s to their more recent work. The tracks are a mix of industrial, electronic, and experimental music, with a heavy emphasis on rhythm and beats.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Headhunter," a classic industrial track that has become a staple of the genre. Other notable tracks include "Tragedy For You," "Welcome to Paradise," and "Masterhit."
The album is well-produced and showcases the band's talent for creating catchy, danceable tracks with a dark and edgy edge. The music is intense and energetic, with a sense of urgency that keeps the listener engaged from start to finish.
Table of Contents
Download
Filename: front-242-backcatalogue.zip- MP3 size: 98.8 mb
- FLAC size: 995.8 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| S . Fr Nomenklatura II | 2:10 | |
| S. Fr Nomenklatura I | 4:24 | |
| S. FR Nomenklatura II | 2:12 | |
| Geography | 1:10 | |
| S. Fr Nomenklatura II | 2:10 | |
| Operating Tracks | 3:48 | |
| Take One (Live) | 5:00 | |
| Commando Remix | 9:03 | |
| U-Men (Live) | 5:00 | |
| Funkahdafi | 3:15 | |
| Lovely Day | 5:23 | |
| Take One | 4:45 | |
| Kampfbereit | 3:21 | |
| Don't Crash | 4:51 | |
| S. FR Nomenklatura I | 4:26 | |
| Kampfbereit | 3:18 | |
| Sample D. | 3:13 | |
| U-Men | 3:13 | |
| Special Forces | 5:30 | |
| Sample D . | 3:13 | |
| S . Fr Nomenklatura I | 4:24 | |
| No Shuffle | 3:45 | |
| Controversy Between | 4:54 | |
| Geography I | 2:16 | |
| No Shuffle | 3:45 | |
| Geography II | 1:08 |
Images
Catalog Numbers
- EK 52407
- RRE 4 CD
- ET 52407
Labels
- Epic
- Red Rhino Europe
- Sony Music
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Formats
- CD
- Compilation
- Reissue
- Remastered
- Repress
- Cassette
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Published By | Het Gerucht |
| Copyright (c) | Sony Music Entertainment Inc. |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Sony Music Entertainment Inc. |
| Manufactured By | Epic |
| Record Company | Play It Again Sam Records |
| Recorded At | Medusa's, Chicago |
| Glass Mastered At | DADC Austria |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Artwork | Art & Strategy, F. Boebaert |
| Lyrics By | JL. De Meyer, V. Steele (tracks: 15) |
| Music By | D. Bressanutti |
| Performer | Daniel B., Jean-Luc De Meyer, Patrick Codenys, Richard 23 |
| Photography By | A. Verbaert, Front 242 |
| Producer | Front 242 |
| Remastered By | Greg Calbi |
| Written-By | D. Bressanutti |
Notes
- This is a re-release of the original "Backcatalogue" adding U-Men (Live New York) as bonus track.
- Subtitle on backsleeve: 1981-1985
- Take One was recorded live at Medusas, Chicago, September 29th, 1984.
- U-Men was recorded live at Danceteria, New York, October 12th, 1984.
- © 1992 Sony Music Entertainment Inc./ ℗ 1992 Sony Music Entertainment Inc./ Manufactured by Epic, A Division of Sony Music.
- Tracks 1 to 17 were featured on the original Back Catalogue release in Belgium in 1987 with the Category RRE CD4. Track 18 is a bonus track.
- Tracks 1 to 5 were originally released in Belgium, 1982 with the Category ND006 / NEW D 006 / ND 06 on Geography.
- Tracks 6 to 8 were originally released in Belgium, 1983 with the Category MASK 102 / MASK 001 on Endless Riddance.
- Tracks 9 to 12 were originally released in Belgium, 1984 with the Category SIDE 8420 on No Comment.
- Tracks 13 to 16 were originally released in Belgium, 1985 with the Category SIDE 8505 on Politics Of Pressure.
- Tracks 17 and 18 are wrongly noted on the back cover as being released on "Limited Edition Live In Chicago". Track 17, entitled "Take One -Live-" on release, was recorded live at Medusa's, Chicago, September 29th, 1984. Track 18, entitled "U-Men -Live-" on release, was recorded live at Danceteria, New York, October 12th, 1984.
- RRE is a subsidiary of Play It Again Sam Records
- Made in Austria
- Title on back sleeve: Backcatalogue 1981-1985
- Title on CD, front sleeve & spine: Backcatalogue
- Packaging: standard jewel case. No booklet, only single sheet (two sided)
- Incidental info:
- Reissue of the 1987 release with a different cover. Subtitled on back cover: "1981-1985"
- "Back Catalogue" (tracks 1 to 17) originally released in Belgium, 1987 with the Category RRE CD4.
- "U-Men", "Geography II", "Kampfbereit", "Operating Tracks" and "Geography I" originally released in Belgium, 1982 with the Category ND006 / NEW D 006 / ND 06.
- "Take One", "Controversy Between" and "Sample D." originally released in Belgium, 1983 with the Category MASK 102 / MASK 001.
- "S. Fr Nomenklatura I", "S. Fr Nomenklatura II", "Lovely Day" and "Special Forces" originally released in Belgium, 1984 with the Category SIDE 8420.
- "Commando Remix", "No Shuffle", "Don't Crash" and "Funkahdafi" originally released in Belgium, 1985 with the Category SIDE 8505.
- "Take One (Live)" and "U-Men (Live)" are noted on the back cover as being released on "Limited Edition Live In Chicago" by mistake.
- "Take One (Live)" was recorded live at Medusas, Chicago, September 29th, 1984.
- "U-Men (Live)" was recorded live at Danceteria, New York, October 12th, 1984.
Barcodes
- Barcode (Text): 0 7464 - 52407 - 2
- Matrix / Runout: E3 1A EK52407 01
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L423
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 7241
- SPARS Code: ADD
- Rights Society: SABAM
- Other (DID_ Code): DIDP 077213
- Barcode (String): 5413356500424
- Barcode (Printed): 5 413356 500424
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): RRE-4-CD 12 A2 DADC AUSTRIA
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): RRE-4-CD 12 A1 DADC AUSTRIA
- Rights Society: SABAM/BIEM
- Label Code: LC 7800
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): RRE-4-CD 12 DADC AUSTRIA
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): RRE-4-CD 23 B2
- Mastering SID Code (Variant 1 & 2): IFPI L553
- Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 9402
- Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 943B
- Barcode (String): 074645240725
- Matrix / Runout: DIDP-077213 G4 1A 01 IFPI L424
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L424
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 7228
- Barcode (Scanned): 074645240725
- Matrix / Runout: DIDP-077213 2
- Barcode (Text): 0 7464-52407-4
- Barcode: 074645240725
About Front 242
Front 242 were formed in Aarschot, Belgium in 1981 by Daniel Bressanutti and Dirk Bergen.
After a few singles, Jean-Luc De Meyer (vocals) and Patrick Codenys joined the group and the first album, "Geography
Real Name
- Daniel Bressanutti
- Richard Jonckheere
Name Vars
- 00:00:02:42
- 242
- 242 Front
- F. 242
- F242
- Front
- Front242
Members
- Daniel B.
- Patrick Codenys
- Jean-Luc De Meyer
- Dirk Bergen
- Richard Jonckheere
