The Far-Out Son of Lung and the Ramblings of a Madman | ||||
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Released | 1995 | |||
Recorded | Earthbeat Studios, London, 1995 | |||
Genre | Electronic Experimental Ambient | |||
Length | 23:54 | |||
Label | Virgin Records | |||
Producer | FSOL | |||
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Allmusic | [1] |
The Far-Out Son of Lung and the Ramblings of a Madman is an EP which was released by Future Sound of London in 1995 to promote the album ISDN . Unlike the band's other EPs, there are no variations on a theme here, simply album versions of the tracks segued together in a new way. The only exception is Snake Hips, which appears in an extended version sometimes referred to as "Snake Hips (Parts 1 & 2)". [2] [3]
Year | Chart | Position |
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1995 | UK Singles Chart | #22 |
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