Dr Heckle and Mr Jive (Pigbag album)
Dr Heckle and Mr Jive is the debut album by English band Pigbag, released in 1982 by record label Y. It reached No. 18 on the UK national charts and No. 1 on the UK independent chart.[1]
| Dr Heckle and Mr Jive | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Studio album by | |
| Released | 1982 |
| Recorded | 1981 |
| Studio | Berry Street Studio, London |
| Genre | Funk rock, jazz-funk |
| Label | Y |
| Producer | Dick O'Dell, Pigbag |
Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| Smash Hits | 7/10[3] |
| Trouser Press | unfavourable[4] |
Trouser Press described the band and the album as having "plenty of technical know-how and nothing to say".
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Getting Up" | 3:20 |
| 2. | "Big Bag" | 4:54 |
| 3. | "Dozo Don" | 3:56 |
| 4. | "Brian The Snail" | 6:27 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Wiggling" | 5:22 |
| 2. | "Brazil Nuts" | 4:36 |
| 3. | "Orangutango" | 8:45 |
| 4. | "As It Will Be" | 4:17 |
- 2000 Bonus Tracks
- "Whoops Goes My Body"
- "Sunny Day (12" Version)"
- "Another Orangutango (Remix)"
- "Papa's Got a Brand New Pigbag (7")"
Personnel
- Pigbag
- James Johnstone - guitar, alto saxophone, percussion
- Simon Underwood - bass, cello, violin
- Roger Freeman - percussion, trombone, keyboards, piano
- Ollie Moore - tenor saxophone, alto clarinet, sanza
- Chris Lee - trumpet, percussion
- Chip Carpenter - drums, percussion
References
- Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 426. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- McFarlane, Dean. "Dr. Heckle and Mr. Jive – Pigbag | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
- Rimmer, Dave (March 4, 1982). "Albums". Smash Hits. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
- Isler, Scott. "TrouserPress.com :: Pigbag". TrouserPress.com. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
External links
- Dr Heckle and Mr Jive (Pigbag album) at Discogs (list of releases)
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