4/01/2021

The Problem of Leisure: A Celebration of Andy Gill and Gang of Four

We are delighted to share with you first the lyric video for Warpaint’s version of Paralysed, which is out now, and taken from the forthcoming Gang of Four covers album “The Problem of Leisure”. You can watch it here: here

"Paralysed" - Warpaint (Lyric Video)

Speaking about their involvement in The Problem of Leisure, Warpaint’s Jenny Lee, who produced this new version of “Paralysed”, explains:

““The change will do me good.” (Damaged Goods). Best piece of advice that pretty much changed my life. Not to mention Dave Allen’s bass playing. Also changed me forever. Made me wanna play bass."

“It was cool to get inside of 'Paralysed,' and for Gang Of Four to give us freedom to freak out in our way...it was a beautiful opportunity and we're SOOO excited, it's an honour actually, to be a part of Andy’s tribute.”

Catherine Mayer explains more below:

“Andy loved the way Warpaint created not only songs but atmospheres, without sacrificing drive and danceability. The marriage of their unique sound with Paralysed, on the face of it one of the least likely dance tracks ever, is spectacular. The lyrics are also incredibly resonant at this moment in time where so many people feel helpless in the face of regressive populism and disfiguring inequalities.”

And in case you missed it, we are sharing with you this fantastic Leisure album preview article from UK newspaper The Guardian, published on 15th March, containing interviews with Damien Hirst, Flea, La Roux, Catherine Mayer, IDLES and more talking about their involvement in the project:

View the article in full here
The Problem of Leisure: A Celebration of Andy Gill and Gang of Four

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