Voodoo-U | ||||
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![]() Voodoo-U, designed by Coop. | ||||
Studio album by | ||||
Released | Oct 25, 1994 | |||
Recorded | 1991–1994 | |||
Studio | Adams Studio | |||
Genre | Industrial rock Breakbeat hardcore | |||
Length | 49:33 | |||
Label | Antler-Subway Records American Recordings | |||
Producer | Jade 4 U Praga Khan Lords of Acid | |||
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Censored cover | ||||
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Voodoo-U Stript cover (2001) | ||||
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"Album" playlist on YouTube |
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Voodoo-U is the second studio album from Belgian electronic band Lords of Acid. It was released in 1994 on Rick Rubin's American Recordings label.
The album's cover art was available in both a censored and uncensored version —the uncensored version featuring nude,fluorescent-orange-colored lesbian devils having a sexual orgy. All of the artwork for Voodoo-U,including both covers,was designed by American hot-rod artist Coop. [3]
Lead vocal duties on Voodoo-U are performed by Ruth McArdle and backing vocals by Jade 4U,while some songs feature only Jade 4U. The album's first single,"The Crablouse",is an ode to pubic lice. [4]
Voodoo-U was re-issued in 1996 with bonus tracks ("Young Boys Go To Studio 54","Lords on 45" "Crablouse" [Van Acker Mix],"Real Thing"). The title "Lords on 45" is a play on Stars on 45,as it is a medley of Lords of Acid singles.
As was the case with Lust ,Voodoo-U was re-issued in 2001 as a "Stript" version,with all vocals removed.
"Young Boys" was included in the motion picture soundtrack for Virtuosity . "The Crablouse" was played on the TV show Top Gear 2010 Specials,Episode 1:American Road Trip and was also featured in the teaser trailer for the 2011 film Sucker Punch . "Drink My Honey" is featured in the motion picture soundtrack for the 1995 film Strange Days .
The album begins the band's move from the rave sounds of predecessor Lust to a heavier,industrial music style. Lyrically,the band maintains their outrageous sex-and-drugs themes. Although not as universally praised as their debut album Lust,Voodoo-U earned positive reviews from music critics. With this album,Lords of Acid ventured on their first world headlining tour with a full backing band.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Voodoo-U" | Praga Khan, Jade 4 U, Carl Johansen, J.K. Magick | 3:58 |
2. | "The Crablouse" | Khan, Jade 4 U, Oliver Adams, Magick | 4:15 |
3. | "She And Mrs. Jones" | Khan, Jade 4 U, Magick | 4:40 |
4. | "Do What You Wanna Do" | Khan, Jade 4 U,Johansen, Magick | 4:06 |
5. | "Young Boys" | Khan, Jade 4 U, Adams, Magick | 3:55 |
6. | "Out Comes The Evil" | Khan, Jade 4 U, Magick | 4:24 |
7. | "Mr. Machoman" | Khan, Jade 4 U, Adams, Magick | 4:34 |
8. | "Marijuana In Your Brain" | Khan, Jade 4 U, Adams, Magick | 3:57 |
9. | "Special Moments" | Khan, Jade 4 U, Johansen, Magick | 4:04 |
10. | "Dirty Willy" | Khan, Jade 4 U, Adams, Magick | 3:44 |
11. | "Drink My Honey" | Khan, Jade 4 U, Johansen, Magick | 4:01 |
12. | "Blowing Up Your Mind" | Khan, Jade 4 U, Johansen, Magick | 3:56 |
Total length: | 49:33 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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13. | "Young Boys Go To Studio 54" | Khan, Jade 4 U, Adams, Magick | 3:27 |
14. | "Lords On 45" | Khan, Jade 4 U, Adams | 3:55 |
15. | "The Crablouse (Van Acker Mix)" | Khan, Jade 4 U, Adams, Magick | 4:40 |
16. | "The Real Thing" | Khan, Jade 4 U, Adams | 3:32 |
Total length: | 65:07 |