Ace A's & Killer B's [Green & Yellow Vinyl]

by Dodgy

Overview

Dodgy were never considered to be one of the more important bands in the Brit-pop movement; rather they more often played the part of jesters to the more critically and commercially acclaimed bands who rode on the wave of the movement during the peak of its popularity. It is no surprise, then, that lead singer Nigel Clark left the group in mid-1998 when the popularity of Brit-pop had officially hit an all-time low. With the release of Ace A's and Killer B's, a 18 track greatest hits and B-sides retrospective, the band effectively closed the book on their first incarnation and also opened the doors for the future. The disc collects nearly all of Dodgy's finest moments from their first three albums and 19 singles onto a single disc featuring one new single "Every Single Day." It seems pointless to be so nostalgic over a band that was so short-lived and released so little material, but what is contained on Ace A's and Killer B's is nothing less than first-rate Brit-pop. From the sloppy, electrified "In a Room" to the tribal beats on "The Elephant," there's enough here to please any fan or non-fan. The inclusion of several B-sides and the one new track makes it essential for collectors as well. The only true flaws are that a few singles are substituted by lackluster album material ("Grassman," "Ain't No Longer Asking") and that Dodgy will never make music like this again. [Some copies of this album were issued with a second disc featuring remixes of many of Dodgy's biggest hits and album tracks. While the disc is competent electronica, it hardly represents the sound of the band as a whole. Dodgy were essentially trad-rock revivalists, so their songs don't work well in the remixed format. Also, the tracks are so heavily remixed that almost none resemble their original versions, especially since the remix disc is largely instrumental. The double-disc version is truly for collectors only.] ~ Jason Damas

Product Details

Release Date:	02/25/2022
Label:	Demon Records
UPC:	5014797905658
catalogNumber:	9790565
Rank:	69541

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Dodgy   Primary Artist
Andy Miller   Sitar,Guitar,Vocals,Slide Guitar
Roddy Lorimer   Brass
Michelle John Douglas   Vocals
Janet Ramus   Vocals
Tim Sanders   Brass
Simon Clarke   Brass
Robin Hopcraft   Brass
Dan Crompton   Brass
J. Neil Sidwell   Brass
Dan Lipman   Brass
Rob Lord   Keyboards
Jake Telford   Brass
Mathew Priest   Drums,Vocals,Percussion
Zeben Jameson   Keyboards
Richard Payne   Keyboards
Nigel Clark   Bass,Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards

Technical Credits

Andy Miller   Composer
Nick Ingman   String Arrangements
Ben Kape   Engineer
Ewan Davies   Engineer
Dodgy   Producer
Hugh Jones   Mixing,Producer
Helen Woodward   Mixing,Engineer
Ian Broudie   Mixing,Producer
Derrick Santini   Photography
Chris Priest   Design
Robin Evans   Mixing,Engineer
Mathew Priest   Composer
Nigel Clark   Composer