The Affectionate Punch

Expanded 2CD.

The Associates debut LP The Affectionate Punch further cemented their growing reputation as sometimes startling, often enthralling innovators who recognised no musical rules. This 2 CD expanded edition features the original LP in a new, hi resolution transfer from tape, and CD 2 features one previously unreleased track. The booklet features liner notes by Billy MacKenzie biographer Tom Doyle, reproductions of original promotional material and memorabilia, and previously unpublished photos.

“These records (Fourth Drawer Down, The Affectionate Punch, Sulk) remain an Olympian achievement….a musical best, forever gold.” **** (four stars each) Mojo June 2016

“Kicks off with a title song which wears its Berlin trilogy Bowie influences proudly on its sleeve – a taut and angular collection of industrial sounds.” (9/10) Vive Le Rock! June 2016

1-1 The Affectionate Punch 3:22
1-2 Amused As Always 4:22
1-3 Logan Time 4:12
1-4 Paper House 4:57
1-5 Transport To Central 5:09
1-6 A Matter Of Gender 4:34
1-7 Even Dogs In The Wild 3:26
1-8 Would I… Bounce Back 4:02
1-9 Deeply Concerned 3:45
1-10 A 3:56
2-1 Boys Keep Swinging 3:43
2-2 Mona Property Girl 3:26
2-3 Schmoltz 3:07
2-4 Green For Grief 3:36
2-5 Geese 2:06
2-6 Saline Drips 3:24
2-7 Galaxy Of Memories 1:29
2-8 Double Hipness 4:15
2-9 Big Waltz (AKA Paper House) 2:48
2-10 Janis (AKA Deeply Concerned) 2:36
2-11 You Were Young 4:08
2-12 Bounce Back - Remix 3:51
2-13 A - Remix 3:57
2-14 Amused As Always - Remix 4:22
2-15 The Affectionate Punch - Remix 4:19
2-16 The End 1:06