M.I.A. - Murder In A Foreign Place
Original Release Date
1984Release Information
US LP 1984 (Alternative Tentacles - VIRUS 35) Our Side
1 Modern Way 2:43
2 Small Man In A Big World 1:02
3 All I Know 1:54
4 What's Your Problem 1:00
5 Boredom Is The Reason 2:54
Their Side
6 Who Will Survive 1:30
7 Used To Know Me 1:40
8 Murder In A Foreign Place 1:52
9 Las Vegas 1:45
10 Reality Is Killing Me 1:24
11 There Is No Love 1:10
Chart Placings
NoneCredits
M.I.A. is:
Michael Conley - Vocals
Nick Adams - Guitar
Paul Schwartz - Bass
Larry Pearson - Drums
Songs arranged by M.I.A.
Produced by M.I.A. and Bill
Executive Producer: Jon Shines
Recorded at JEL Studios, CA.
Engineered by William J. Trousdale
Reviews & Opinions
JACK RABID, TROUSER PRESS: The songs on 'Murder in a Foreign Place' aren't overly political; the music resembles early Brit-punk (Generation X, Sham 69) in spots. By tempering fierce enthusiasm with clear organization (although the mix buries Conley), relatively leisurely tempos and musical coherence, M.I.A. rises well above the crowd.
JEFF BALE, MAXIMUM ROCKNROLL #14, JUNE 1984: When I first heard this, I was a bit disappointed, but after only a couple more listens, those distinctive M.I.A. characteristics clearly emerged--a tight, powerful instrumental attack, hooks galore, flashes of hot guitar work (especially on "Used to Know Me"), plaintive, evocative lead singing, intelligent themes, and some haunting background vocals (in "Modern Way" and "Boredom is the Reason"). So you'd be a jerk not to go out and buy it, you know?
Additional Notes
Reissued in its entirety on Lost Boys.
Images
US LP 1984 (Alternative Tentacles - VIRUS 35). Sleeve #1. Click here for more
US LP 1984 (Alternative Tentacles - VIRUS 35). Sleeve #2. Click here for more
