×∞ Multiplies cover

×∞ Multiplies

Released

One of the most unusual – and as a result, artistically intriguing – followups to early commercial success out there, YMO’s short third release ×∞ Multiplies wasn’t just them, but their songs interspersed between a variety of sketches by a Japanese radio comedy team, Snakeman Show, who soon began their own recording career. YMO’s own efforts shift between their ear for covers (most notably their amazing take on Archie Bell’s “Tighten Up”) and more of their nervously elegant originals such as “Nice Age” and the ska-tinged “Citizens of Science.”

Ned Raggett

Recommended by

Suggestions
The Maria Dimension cover

The Maria Dimension

The Legendary Pink Dots
The Drift cover

The Drift

Scott Walker
Anna Domino cover

Anna Domino

Anna Domino
Spirit cover

Spirit

Depeche Mode
Darkwater cover

Darkwater

Lamin Fofana
Prince Charming cover

Prince Charming

Adam and the Ants
T.V. Sky cover

T.V. Sky

The Young Gods
Home Is in Your Head cover

Home Is in Your Head

His Name Is Alive