Saturn Strip
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Saturn Strip is an album by Alan Vega
, released in 1983 on Elektra Records
. The album was produced by Ric Ocasek
and features musical contributions from Al Jourgensen
. "Kid Congo" is a homage to Kid Congo Powers
. The album was reissued on CD in 2004 by Wounded Bird, which also included the Just A Million Dreams album.
Alan Vega
Alan Vega For several years other sources stated that he was born in 1948 – see 'Myth' section is an American vocalist, primarily known for his work with electronic protopunk duo, Suicide...
, released in 1983 on Elektra Records
Elektra Records
Elektra Records is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group. In 2004, it was consolidated into WMG's Atlantic Records Group. After five years of dormancy, the label was revived by Atlantic in 2009....
. The album was produced by Ric Ocasek
Ric Ocasek
Ric Ocasek is an American musician and music producer. He is best known as lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the rock band, The Cars....
and features musical contributions from Al Jourgensen
Al Jourgensen
Alain David Jourgensen , is a Cuban-American musician best known as the founder and frontman of the industrial metal band Ministry. He is sometimes credited as Alain Jourgensen, Alien Jourgensen, Hypo Luxa , Dog, Alien Dog Star and Buck Satan...
. "Kid Congo" is a homage to Kid Congo Powers
Kid Congo Powers
Kid Congo Powers is the stage name of Brian Tristan , an American rock guitarist and singer, best known as a member of The Gun Club, The Cramps and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.-Biography:...
. The album was reissued on CD in 2004 by Wounded Bird, which also included the Just A Million Dreams album.
Track listing
- "Saturn Drive" (Al JourgensenAl JourgensenAlain David Jourgensen , is a Cuban-American musician best known as the founder and frontman of the industrial metal band Ministry. He is sometimes credited as Alain Jourgensen, Alien Jourgensen, Hypo Luxa , Dog, Alien Dog Star and Buck Satan...
, Alan Vega) - 5:36 - "Video Babe" (Vega) - 3:17
- "American Dreamer" (Ric OcasekRic OcasekRic Ocasek is an American musician and music producer. He is best known as lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the rock band, The Cars....
, Vega) - 5:04 - "Kid Congo" (Vega) - 2:37
- "Goodbye Darling" (Mark Kuch, Vega) - 2:38
- "Wipeout Beat" (Vega) - 5:59
- "Je T'Adore" (Vega) - 3:40
- "Angel" (Vega) - 5:06
- "Every 1's a Winner" (Errol BrownErrol BrownErrol Brown MBE is a singer and songwriter, best known as the frontman of Hot Chocolate. He has British citizenship by marriage to Ginette and they live in The Bahamas...
) - 4:10
Personnel
- Alan Vega - vocals
- Larry Chaplin - bass
- Sesu Coleman - drums
- Stephen GeorgeStephen George- External links :**...
- drums on "Saturn Drive", "American Dreamer", "Wipeout Beat" - Mark Kuch - guitar
- Ric OcasekRic OcasekRic Ocasek is an American musician and music producer. He is best known as lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the rock band, The Cars....
- guitar, keyboards - Al JourgensenAl JourgensenAlain David Jourgensen , is a Cuban-American musician best known as the founder and frontman of the industrial metal band Ministry. He is sometimes credited as Alain Jourgensen, Alien Jourgensen, Hypo Luxa , Dog, Alien Dog Star and Buck Satan...
- keyboards on "Saturn Drive" - Greg HawkesGreg HawkesGreg Hawkes is a musician best known as the keyboardist for the Rock band The Cars.Hawkes, a native of Fulton, Maryland, attended Atholton High School where he played in a band called Teeth. He then attended Berklee College of Music for two years, majoring in composition and flute...
- synthesizer, saxophone on "Wipeout Beat" - Michael Zilkha - executive producer