A Certain Ratio
About
A Certain Ratio are a post-punk band formed in 1977 in Manchester, England. While originally part of the punk rock movement, they soon added funk and dance elements to their sound. They are sometimes referred to as "post punk funk". The band's name is taken from the lyrics of Brian Eno's song "The True Wheel" from the album Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy).
Releases
1979
All Night Party
Factory (FAC5) / UK / 7” Single
First single from ACR. No drummer (Donald Johnson had yet to join) The second music release by Factory Records, and the label’s first single.
| A | All Night Party | 3:11 |
| B | The Thin Boys | 3:10 |
1979
The Graveyard and the Ballroom
Factory (FAC16) / UK / Cassette
First single from ACR. No drummer (Donald Johnson had yet to join) The second music release by Factory Records, and the label’s first single.
| The Graveyard | ||
|---|---|---|
| A1 | Do The Du (Casse) | 3:11 |
| A2 | Faceless | 3:11 |
| A3 | Crippled Child | 3:11 |
| A4 | Choir | 3:11 |
| A5 | Flight | 3:11 |
| A6 | I Feel | 3:11 |
| A7 | Strain | 3:11 | The Ballroom |
| B1 | The Thin Boys | 3:10 |