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2 Aug 2011, 08:45

I thought it a bit odd how the CD that comes with the 12" doesn't include what's actually on the record I.e. Inside and Outside. Still, you can buy said tracks in wav format from Juno.co.uk for two quid each and simply reburn the CD with the missing tracks (which is what I've done).

Initial impressions are erm, a bit mixed really. I realise it's not meant to be a pop single and more soundtrack-ey but well... I'm continuing to listen... giving it a chance. I expected something along the lines of the Saville Soundtrack from 2003 (which I love) but Swing has a far harder electronic edge. It's a dance choon basically. My favourite 'track' at the moment would be the 12" b side "Outside".

I suppose it does sound a bit like Underworld (no bad thing) but only really one or two of the tracks of the total eight hold the attention for a bit. The FF remixes tend to meld together as they sound very similar and repetitive.

2 Aug 2011, 12:11

For those interested, I have added the 12"+CD to Discogs.

6 Aug 2011, 18:38

Well, I really like it - looking forward to some future Other Two releases.

:smoking:

7 Aug 2011, 08:48

Steve, Gillian and Bernard should definitely get together and do some electronic stuff. This is the best sounding electronic new order related stuff since they stopped producing themselves.

8 Aug 2011, 16:23

I received this package today and would definitely recommend it. The best tracks are on the 12". Like Ally said, those tracks are not strictly on the CD. However, they seem to be slight variations on some of the CD tracks, "like they are being played next door" as it says on theothertwo.co.uk.

Some undeniably recognisable Gillian/O2/NO sounds on the record, like the choir-type sound that was last heard on "Here To Stay".

Recordstore.co.uk says "back in stock soon" - I'll probably buy an unsigned copy too just because the cover looks so good (despite all the white)!

Also recommended is the other "new" O2 track just out, Fritz von Runte's remix of "Loved It" which is available here (be quick, there's only a handful left!).

10 Aug 2011, 13:59

ERIC WIGGINS wrote: Superb ITEM...love the ALL THE VERY BEST(could have put ROCKET)from STEVE.Gillian G. MICK G

6 track CD How come you got it then ERIC? :p

Mine says

Best wishes.. Steve & Gillian G

Good to see some variation, shows they weren't just robots [excuse the pun] the day they were signing.

My vinyl player is back in storage, because well, it was a piece of crap basically, but from the CD, my favourites are Swing Robot and Swing Inside.

Interesting how some say it as "Gillian and Stephen", Gracenote seem to have "The Other Two" as the artist [which I think is correct]

PS.. I will be playing a track from SWING on the next edition of my ZONE show on www.lachefm.org.uk at 6pm GMT 11 August... [sorry :hat: ]

And YES!! to Bernard getting involved, the three of them making music again would be amazing.

I'd rather this happen actually, than say, Gillian joining Bad Lieutenant... :laugh:

10 Aug 2011, 15:57

Well i must admit that i enjoyed getting something NEW.Very interesting and lovely item.Good effort STEVEN and GILLIAN.

12 Aug 2011, 11:20

everyoneverywhere wrote:

ERIC WIGGINS wrote: Superb ITEM...love the ALL THE VERY BEST(could have put ROCKET)from STEVE.Gillian G. MICK G

6 track CD How come you got it then ERIC? :p

Mine says

Best wishes.. Steve & Gillian G

Good to see some variation, shows they weren't just robots [excuse the pun] the day they were signing.

My vinyl player is back in storage, because well, it was a piece of crap basically, but from the CD, my favourites are Swing Robot and Swing Inside.

Interesting how some say it as "Gillian and Stephen", Gracenote seem to have "The Other Two" as the artist [which I think is correct]

Well it doesn't say The Other Two anywhere on the vinyl/cd sleeve. I reckon they are trying to differentiate between this soundtrack-y stuff and regular O2 stuff with the different name.

12 Aug 2011, 11:29

indiearchivist wrote:

Recordstore.co.uk says "back in stock soon" - I'll probably buy an unsigned copy too just because the cover looks so good (despite all the white)!

Better hope they weren't keeping their stock here:

/www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-business/article-23977126-indie-labels-in-crisis-after-looters-destroy-warehouse.do

10 Sep 2011, 02:51

Got my signed copy this weekend.

ACE!