Crushed by the Wheels of Industry
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"Crushed by the Wheels of Industry" is the last single
of 1983 from synthpop trio Heaven 17
which appeared on the album The Luxury Gap
. It was written by all three members. The single was released in late 1983 and peaked at #17 in the UK, spending 7 weeks on the chart. This would be the band's last top 20 hit in the UK singles chart until 1992 which saw the release of "Temptation (Brothers In Rhythm Remix)".
12" Single
12" Single (America only)
12" Single (Canada only)
Number One magazine wrote "Thankfully Heaven 77 have finally clicked and make dance records that you can actually dance to (unlike 'Penthouse And Pavement'). Now their stylish sound is pure nourishment for the feet, as well as for the head and heart."
Paul Simper for Number One magazine wrote "The threesome did work pretty hard at getting a hit before with fine dance records like "Penthouse And Pavement" and "Play To Win"; "Crushed By The Wheels" is along similar lines and though still less than great it's easily the best of the three they've made as popstars."
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
of 1983 from synthpop trio Heaven 17
Heaven 17
Heaven 17 are an English synthpop band originating from Sheffield in the early 1980s. The trio comprises Martyn Ware , Ian Craig Marsh and Glenn Gregory...
which appeared on the album The Luxury Gap
The Luxury Gap
The Luxury Gap is the second album by the English synthpop band Heaven 17. Released in 1983, it is the band's biggest selling album, peaking at number 4 in the UK charts and was certified Platinum by the BPI in 1984....
. It was written by all three members. The single was released in late 1983 and peaked at #17 in the UK, spending 7 weeks on the chart. This would be the band's last top 20 hit in the UK singles chart until 1992 which saw the release of "Temptation (Brothers In Rhythm Remix)".
Formats
7" Single- "Crushed by the Wheels of Industry (Part I)" - 3:43
- "Crushed by the Wheels of Industry (Part II)" - 3:15
12" Single
- "Crushed by the Wheels of Industry (Parts I & II - Uninterrupted single version)" - 6:58
- "Crushed by the Wheels of Industry (Album version)" - 5:55
- "Crushed by the Wheels of Industry (Extended dance version)" - 6:21
12" Single (America only)
- "Crushed by the Wheels of Industry (Industrial Mix)" - 6:54
- "Crushed by the Wheels of Industry (Album version)" - 5:51
- "Crushed by the Wheels of Industry (Dub version)" - 6:17
12" Single (Canada only)
- "Crushed by the Wheels of Industry (The Industrial version)" - 6:52
- "Crushed by the Wheels of Industry (The Extended dance version)" - 6:20
Chart performance
| Chart (1983) | Peak position |
Total weeks |
|---|---|---|
| French Singles Chart | 34 | 4 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 10 | 4 |
| UK Singles Chart | 17 | 7 |
Critical reception
Tom Hilbert for Smash Hits wrote "Highly entertaining pop funk with sardonic 'woo-woos' and a cynical jab at society in general. Witty dance music with gromless backing chants and a piano that is everything that Shakatak isn't."Number One magazine wrote "Thankfully Heaven 77 have finally clicked and make dance records that you can actually dance to (unlike 'Penthouse And Pavement'). Now their stylish sound is pure nourishment for the feet, as well as for the head and heart."
Paul Simper for Number One magazine wrote "The threesome did work pretty hard at getting a hit before with fine dance records like "Penthouse And Pavement" and "Play To Win"; "Crushed By The Wheels" is along similar lines and though still less than great it's easily the best of the three they've made as popstars."