I really didn't think I'd be able to get this one online tonight, but sometimes things just happen to work out alright. Also, if you're looking for the post about the delay, I deleted it since it doesn't contain anything terribly informative. But forget all that, on to the important stuff!
The third disc of the compilation deals with rarities and remixes, although remixes get the lions share of the attention. There are some really killer tracks here and many of them are quite rare so, if you've been holding back because you had the more common stuff, this one should please you quite nicely. The files are below with the blow by blow. Oh, and don't forget, there is one more post in this series. Come back tomorrow to Chill Out!
The KLF - Deep Shit: This Is What The KLF Were About
NOTE: You MUST download both parts to extract all files.
Disc Three, Part One
Disc Three, Part Two
01 The Justified Ancients Of Mu Mu - Jerusalem On The Moors
The b-side to It's Grim Up North, this isn't so much a new track as a continuation of the closing theme in Part 1. A dark and stormy entrance into disc three.
02 The Timelords - Doctorin' The Tardis (Club Mix)
Nothing too far out about this remix, but it's a great one nonetheless. In case you hoped it was longer, here's your wish.
03 The KLF - Kylie Said Harder
The Kylie mixes were pretty damn good, but with the single flopping they became scarce quick. Despite the title, this is still a rather minimal remix.
04 The KLF - Kylie In A Trance
The trance thing is rather evident here, making this a really nice one to vibe out to. It's really a shame that this track didn't catch on, if only for the sake of these remixes.
05 The Justified Ancients Of Mu Mu - It's Grim Up North (Club Mix)
This is the original version of Grim which was produced in extremely limited quantity on grey marble vinyl. I guess it could be looked at as a demo or first draft as it's quite a bit simpler than the final version, but it's not all that different. Still though, nice mix that never gained an official release of any sort.
06 The KLF - Madrugada Eterna (Club Mix)
This might be the only track of this entire compilation that is not a sanctioned KLF recording. In a short trailer for the unreleased White Room movie a remix of Madrugada Eterna played in the background. Eventually, a remix was announced but it never appeared which, sadly, is not all that strange a thing when discussing the KLF. This is not the remix from the trailer and is widely assumed to be a bootleg, but since no one has ever confirmed this and it remains a popular enough track, I think it's suitable for this compilation. Even if it isn't legit, it's still a very nice and mellow mix of an already mellow track. This and the next few tracks are meant for chilling out.
07 The KLF - 3 A.M. Eternal (Blue Danube Orbital)
First off, this remix is by THE ORB, not Orbital. That said, this is a beautiful remix from the second 12" for 3 A.M. Eternal that was released in the UK.
08 The KLF - Last Train To Trancentral (Mu D. Vari-Speed Version)
From the KLF Meets The Moody Boys Uptown 12" for Last Train, this is easily the most messed up remix of them all. It sounds like someone slowing down and speeding up the master tapes at random intervals. Yeah, it might sound stupid, but it's incredible! I totally zone-out when this track comes on! Also, the Moody Boys were a kind of electro-dub group that was related to the KLF, but they were NOT the KLF under a different name. They had their own individual releases and are worth seeking out in their own right. One more note, this was also the soundtrack to a short film called This Is Not What The KLF Are About, which featured video being slowed down and messed with alongside the track.
09 The KLF - 3 A.M. Eternal (Klonk Blip Every Trip)
This one is from the Moody Boys Selection CD single for 3 A.M. which makes it another Moody Boys remix. This one is almost a completely new track.
10 The KLF - What Time Is Love? (The Moody Boys vs. The KLF)
Yet another Moody Boys-related remix, this one credits the Children Of The Revolution as additional performers on the track, but who knows what their contributions really were. As for the track, weird, spacey and featuring a Cymande sample. Taken from the Remodelled & Remixed What Time Is Love 12".
11 The KLF - What Time Is Love? (Virtual Reality Mix)
From the same 12" as the last mix, this one holds similarities to the Vari-Speed version of Last Train. God, I love these Moody Boys remixes!
12 The Timelords - Doctorin' The Tardis (Minimal)
Self explanatory.
13 The Justified Ancients Of Mu Mu - It's Grim Up North (Part 2)
As a reminder that the end doesn't mean it's all peace and love, we close with this dark and gloomy instrumental. Yeah, the KLF might sound a little dated, but a lot of this stuff holds up pretty well. Grim is still a pretty mean cut after all this time.
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