Machine – There But For the Grace of God Go I (5 versions) – 12″ single

Description

Artist: Machine |Label: Columbia |Format: 12″ single |Genre: Soul/Funk/R&B | Album Condition: New | Cover Condition: Sealed

Machine / DJ Moplen
There But For the Grace of God Go I
Unidisc – 12″ single

DJ Moplen has outdone himself with this reimagining of Machines disco classic. Sticking purely to elements from the original, hes managed to completely redesign the song, starting with an extended version of the soulful piano intro. Punching up the kick drums and handclaps moves the track into house territory, complemented by a funky guitar riff that was completely buried in the original. When the bass enters front and center Moplen practically forces you to the dancefloor, leaving you vulnerable to August Darnells controversial lyrics. Fresh from a career-making start with Dr. Buzzards Original Savannah Band, lyricist/vocalist Darnells collaboration here with Machine was only months from his next incarnation as Kid Creole. Just like those groups, Darnell here fills his song with the politics of race, religion, and sexuality under the guise of a great beat. This release features that rarest of things: a dub just as good as the original. Rather than just removing the vocals, Moplen again rearranges the song, removing the slow intro and building a killer groove from the ground up. As well as the 1979 version, this 12 also features Timmy Regisfords 1994 house mix and an alternate acapella reprise take of that mix, both of which capture the dark energy of the song perfectly.

Tracks are:
A1 There But For The Grace Of God Go I (Moplen Remix)
A2 There But For The Grace Of God Go I (Moplen Dub)
B1 There But For The Grace Of God Go I (Original 1979 Version)
B2 There But For The Grace Of God Go I (1994 Timmy Regisford Remix)
B3 There But For The Grace Of God Go I (Acapella Reprise)

NEW SEALED re-issue 12″ single