Piratespace - Sigue Sigue Sputnik

Having been in suspended animation for about a decade, Tony 'TJ BoSSS' James built back up Sigue Sigue Sputnik with the help of loyal (often: online) fans, friends and newly found fanatics over the last few years. So what's next? Hype? Hairspray? High heels? Manifestos? To a certain extend -yet in more modest (!) doses: Yes. Some of the Sputnik ingredients that enlightened or enraged* people way back in 1986. But how about.. Loads of Sputnik websites? Sputnik live songs and promos on Napster (which they fully embrace)? Worldwide live shows? T-shirts? Certainly. All that! And now, lo and beholdmeshakemeimallshookup, there are new CD ...  Read the complete review

This masterpiece heralds the return Sigue Sigue Sputnik. The mighty trio of Degville, James and X have reunited to once again remind us that they were (and in many cases STILL are) ahead of their time. If you derived any kind of enjoyment whatsoever from any of the bands earlier material, then this album is simply a must. Do not expect to hear "the old Sputnik", but be warened that an elovled beast has returned to prey on the minds of those who have cought up with what the rest of us have known all along, ie Sigue Sigue Sputnik are indeed a colaboration of pure genuis. For new people, this album will be a great point to launch yourself on ...  Read the complete review