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BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1984. New 2015 Re-Rip! Meticulously Remastered! First time in 24bit Flac! Originally posted October 3, 2011 “Obsession” is a 1983 song covered in 1984 by the group Animotion. The song hit number six in the United States, and number five in the United Kingdom in early 1985, helped by a distinctive video that received heavy rotation on MTV. His production was the first song that Invisible Hands Music, and Charles Kennedy heard from Animotion in 2015. The song inspired IHM to offer a record deal to Animotion. In 2017, the finished album was released, and IHM insisted on naming the album after the song that brought Animotion and IHM together.

The -based band recorded a version of the tune for their self-titled debut album, released in 1984. This version became a success, and it remains Animotion's biggest hit.Animotion's version is featured in the 2002 on the fictional in-game radio station 'Wave 103' as well as in a Strip Club in the game called 'The Pole Position Club'. It has also been used as the theme song for (aired on as the introduction theme from May 1985 - Jan 1988) and, as well as 's.

The song has been used as the opening theme for the internationally syndicated Canadian program since it premiered in 1986. The Animotion version was also featured in 1985 episodes of the daytime soap operas. It also featured in the 2016 as a part of the soundtrack to the zombies mode map 'Zombies in Spaceland'.It was also featured prominently in the 2018 Australian film The Second, the first feature film ever produced by an Australian streaming service. Holly Knight. Michael Des BarresEnglish covered 'Obsession' for their fourth studio album (2005).

Group member initially recorded it as a with, although the Sugababes later decided to record it as a group. It was produced by, one of the album's primary producers. The cover is similar to the original and had a polarizing effect on critics; some criticised it as mediocre, while others called it one of the album's standout tracks. The Sugababes performed it on their tours in support of Taller in More Ways and (2006).Background and production The Sugababes' version of 'Obsession' was by, who collaborated with the Sugababes on various tracks on the album.

Group member initially recorded 'Obsession' as a with, although the Sugababes later decided to record it as a group. They spoke to Austin about their desire to record the song, and according to Range, 'he was made up, because it’s one of his favourite songs.' 'Obsession' was by Jeremy Wheatley at TwentyOne Studios, London, with assistance from Richard Edgeler. It was collectively by Rick Shepphard, Ian Rossiter and Owen Clark. Tony Reyes provides background vocals for the song. 'Obsession' was recorded at DARP Studios, in Atlanta & Home Recordings, London. It derives from the genres of pop, synthpop,.

Ross Hoffman of described it as 'sugary synth pop'. Talia Kraines of called the cover an 'exact reworking' of the original. The consists of a guitar, bass guitar, drums and keys.

Alex Roginski of the noted that the song 'thumps out analog synth and the glittering chord progressions of a 1980s nightclub'. Critical reception The Sugababes' cover of 'Obsession' had a polarizing effect on critics. Harry Rubenstein of felt that the group added nothing new to the track and instead stuck to a 'straight up' cover, which he considered disappointing.

Nick Southall of regarded it as a 'pleasant but unspectacular cover'. A journalist from considered it a 'less engaging non-song' and criticised the group's decision to cover it. Alexis Petridis of felt that the Sugababes' version 'sands off the edges rather than amps up the lunacy', and concluded: 'what's left is like 1980s night at karaoke'.

On the positive side, BBC's Talia Kraines named it the album's standout pop track. Similarly, Peter Robinson of described the 'spirited gambol' as one of the album's highlights. Anna Britten from thought that the cover was even better than the original, and appreciated the 'gorgeous, perfumed menace on the song's subject' which she felt resembled 's 'gun-toting Valkyrie-hookers'. Simon Price of praised the song as 'instant pop', and a writer from considered it a 'brilliantly seductive reworking' of the original.

The Sugababes performed 'Obsession' on the tours for Taller in More Ways and Overloaded. Live performances 'Obsession' was included in the for the Sugababes' tour supporting Taller in More Ways. It was one of three tracks from the album that was not released as a single to be performed on the tour.

Gurdip Thandi of regarded the song's performance at the as 'polished'. 'Obsession' was also included in the set list for their 2007 tour in support of, the group's 2006 greatest hits album. Credits and personnel Recording. Recorded at DARP Studios, Atlanta & Home Recordings, LondonPersonnel. – Holly Knight, Michael Des Barres. –. – Rick Shepphard.

Assistant recording engineering –, Ian Rossiter, Owen Clark. – Jeremy Wheatley for 365 Artists at TwentyOne Studio, London. Guitar and bass guitar – Tony Reyes. Drums and keys – Dallas Austin.

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BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1986“I Engineer” is a 1986 song by American new wave band Animotion. Released as the lead single from the bands second studio album Strange Behavior. “I Engineer” failed to chart in the UK but reached #2 in Germany, #6 Switzerland and #16 Austria. In the US the song peaked only at #76 on the Billboard Hot 100 while doing better on the dance chart reaching #27.The 12″ also includes a remix of the bands biggest hit “Obsession” ny Mark Berry.SIDE A:I Engineer (Remix) 5:51Mixed By –Producer –SIDE B:I Engineer (Dub Version) 5:07Mixed By –Producer –Obsession (Remix) 7:25Producer –Remix –VINYL GRADE:Vinyl: Near MintSleeve: Near MintU.S. CHART HISTORY: YearSingleChartPosition1986I EngineerU.S.

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