Motorslug
1985 single by Wiseblood
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"Motorslug" is a song by Wiseblood, written by Roli Mosimann and JG Thirlwell. It was released as a single in May 1985 by K.422[1] and was included on the CD version of the album Dirtdish.
| "Motorslug" | ||||
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| Single by Wiseblood | ||||
| B-side | "Death Rape 2000" | |||
| Released | May 1985 | |||
| Recorded | I.N.S., NYC | |||
| Genre | Industrial | |||
| Length | 9:39 | |||
| Label | K.422 | |||
| Songwriters | Roli Mosimann, J. G. Thirlwell | |||
| Producer | Wiseblood | |||
| J. G. Thirlwell singles chronology | ||||
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Reception
John Leland at Spin said, "This is the driver who runs over your dog, and then races away into the night with a slight pang of remorse and an adrenaline rush of bloodlust. It's the guy who fucks your girlfriend even though he doesn't really like her – just to ruin your day.[2]
Formats and track listing
All songs written by Roli Mosimann and J. G. Thirlwell
- UK 12" single (WISE 112)
- "Motorslug" – 9:39
- "Death Rape 2000" – 7:33
Personnel
Adapted from the Motorslug liner notes.[3]
- Wiseblood
- Roli Mosimann – instruments
- J. G. Thirlwell (as Clint Ruin) – vocals, instruments, engineering
- Production and additional personnel
- Jack Adams – engineering
- Ian North – engineering
- Steve Peck – mixing
- Wiseblood – musical arrangement, production
Charts
| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Indie Chart[4] | 3 |