Original 1992 UK pressing 10-track vinyl LP, gatefold cover. On DEVOTION label. Catalogue No: DVN 1 Barcode: 5020083200116.
Little known UK band Crowforce released this little gem way back in the day when alternative metal was at its peak, Faith No More had stained the globe, and bands were pretty much diversifying beyond metal's exotic dreams. Crowforce forged dance with rock, altogether pretty lightweight and certainly doomed to fail, but this debut, the only album release from the boys, remained in my tape deck for a while. The Crowforce style of dance-rock wasn't really ground-breaking but in 'Chinese Whispers', 'Possession' and anthem 'Dont Look Down' the band proved their worth. Forget the blossoms of Nine Inch Nails, Crowforce were far cooler, at once mingling a rave-like hysteria with pulsating guitars, hip-hop scratchings and always a big groove. If you can find this, don't leave it, purchase it and remember what it was like in 1992 when 'nu-metal' actually meant NEW!
Condition:
Record: VG (visually grading). Light surface marks. Absolutely no deep scratches.
Cover: VG General handling/srorage wear, as shown on pictures. Split on bottom seam, repaired with sellotape. No tears, cut-out marks, stickers or writing.
I grade the records visually but strictly. Gradings are according to UK Record Collector's magazine grading system. The standard condition categories and a description of what each ones means are listed below. Please take a look.
MINT (M): The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or detorioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.
EXCELLENT (EX): The record shows some signs of having been played but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.
VERY GOOD (VG): The record has obviously been played many times but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
GOOD (G): The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.
