Groovy, Laidback and Nasty


Groovy, Laidback and Nasty is the ninth studio album by the English electronic band Cabaret Voltaire, released in April 1990 by record label Parlophone.

Background and recording

Groovy, Laidback and Nasty was recorded in Chicago with veteran house producer Marshall Jefferson.

Content

John Bush of AllMusic wrote that the album "sounds more groovy than nasty, as Mallinder's vocals sound much more pop-oriented than before", despite "possessing a somewhat dated feel even soon after its release".

Reception

Groovy, Laidback and Nasty was described as "triumphant" in Peter Buckley's compilation of rock music reviews, The Rough Guide to Rock.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Richard H. Kirk and Stephen Mallinder, except where indicated.
  1. "Searchin'" – 5:47
  2. "Hypnotised" – 5:45
  3. "Minute by Minute" – 5:07
  4. "Runaway" – 6:38
  5. "Keep On " – 6:12
  6. "Magic" – 5:08
  7. "Time Beats" – 4:55
  8. "Easy Life" – 6:12
  9. "Rescue Me " – 4:35

Personnel

;Cabaret Voltaire
; Additional personnel
  • David Josias – percussion on "Searchin'"
  • Glenn Morimoto – trumpet on "Searchin'"
  • Paris Brightledge, Bob Bono – vocals on "Searchin'" and "Minute by Minute"
  • Marshall Jefferson – vocals on "Minute By Minute"
  • Ten City – vocals on "Hypnotised" and "Runaway"
  • Herb Lawson – guitar on "Runaway"
  • Steel – rap on "Runaway"
  • Lorita Grahame – vocals on "Keep On " and "Time Beats"
  • Deborah Haslam – vocals on "Time Beats"