We Hate You South African Bastards!
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We Hate You South African Bastards! was the second album
from the Irish
band Microdisney
. It was re-issued on CD with the title Love Your Enemies to reflect post-Apartheid South Africa
. The album consists of early recordings of Microsdisney before they moved from Cork
to London
. Tracks 7 and 1 were the respective A- and B-sides of their first 7" single (Kabuki, # kamd2, 1982). Tracks 5 and 4 were the respective A- and B-sides of their second 7" single (Kabuki, # kamd4, 1983). Tracks 9-11 appear only on the CD re-issue and were originally released as the 12" EP In This World (Rough Trade, # RTT175, 1985). The rest were all previously unreleased songs. Track 8 ended in a lock groove on the original vinyl release.
and Sean O'Hagan
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
from the Irish
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
band Microdisney
Microdisney
Microdisney was an Irish musical duo, formed in 1980 by Cathal Coughlan and Sean O'Hagan .-Original line-up:*Vocals: Cathal Coughlan*Guitar: Sean O'Hagan*Keyboards: Nick Montgomery*Bass: Jon Fell...
. It was re-issued on CD with the title Love Your Enemies to reflect post-Apartheid South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. The album consists of early recordings of Microsdisney before they moved from Cork
Cork (city)
Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland's third most populous city. It is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork and the largest city in the province of Munster. Cork has a population of 119,418, while the addition of the suburban...
to London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. Tracks 7 and 1 were the respective A- and B-sides of their first 7" single (Kabuki, # kamd2, 1982). Tracks 5 and 4 were the respective A- and B-sides of their second 7" single (Kabuki, # kamd4, 1983). Tracks 9-11 appear only on the CD re-issue and were originally released as the 12" EP In This World (Rough Trade, # RTT175, 1985). The rest were all previously unreleased songs. Track 8 ended in a lock groove on the original vinyl release.
Track listing
All tracks composed by Cathal CoughlanCathal Coughlan
Cathal Coughlan is an Irish singer songwriter, formerly of Microdisney, and The Fatima Mansions. His work with both bands has received much critical acclaim, as has his solo material....
and Sean O'Hagan
Sean O'Hagan
Sean O'Hagan is a founding member of Irish indie band Microdisney. In the 1990s he formed The High Llamas and released a number of highly acclaimed albums showing influences as diverse as The Beach Boys, Ennio Morricone, Antonio Carlos Jobim and avant-garde electronica...
- "Helicopter of The Holy Ghost" (3:53)
- "Michael Murphy" (2:08)
- "Love Your Enemies" (3:12)
- "Fiction Land" (2:28)
- "Pink Skinned Man" (4:08)
- "Patrick MoorePatrick MooreSir Patrick Alfred Caldwell-Moore, CBE, FRS, FRAS is a British amateur astronomer who has attained prominent status in astronomy as a writer, researcher, radio commentator and television presenter of the subject, and who is credited as having done more than any other person to raise the profile of...
Says You Can't Sleep Here" (2:23) - "Hello Rascals" (2:46)
- "Pretoria Quickstep" (4:50)
- "Loftholdingswood" (5:30)
- "Teddy Dogs" (3:28)
- "464" (5:58)