Combining the extra tracks from two different U.K. singles for American release, Bloodsport was a good slice of Carter at both its most affecting and enjoyably goofiest. The title track, originally from 30 Something, heaps more bile than could be imagined on the British Army for racism in the ranks; the endless puns may seem to obscure the issue, but the anger and empathy rips through nonetheless. The remaining tracks cover typical Carter country in their own way. "2001: A Clockwork Orange" mixes one of the band's trademark ...
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Combining the extra tracks from two different U.K. singles for American release, Bloodsport was a good slice of Carter at both its most affecting and enjoyably goofiest. The title track, originally from 30 Something, heaps more bile than could be imagined on the British Army for racism in the ranks; the endless puns may seem to obscure the issue, but the anger and empathy rips through nonetheless. The remaining tracks cover typical Carter country in their own way. "2001: A Clockwork Orange" mixes one of the band's trademark megablast guitar/synth numbers with random samples of kids talking about what they'd like to be when they grow up -- at once funny and a bit depressing. Two covers round out the collection: a fierce revamp of Soft Cell's "Bedsitter," the urban loneliness of which fits Carter's mindset to a T, and the Monkees nugget "Alternate Title," the actual title of which is referenced in the accompanying instrumental "Randy Sarf Git." ~ Ned Raggett, Rovi
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