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| Name = Tattooed Beat Messiah
| name = Tattooed Beat Messiah
| Type = studio
| type = studio
| Artist = [[Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction|Zodiac Mindwarp & The Love Reaction]]
| artist = [[Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction|Zodiac Mindwarp & The Love Reaction]]
| Cover = Zodiac_Mindwarp_Tattooed_Beat_Messiah_Album_Cover.jpg
| cover = Zodiac_Mindwarp_Tattooed_Beat_Messiah_Album_Cover.jpg
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| Released = February 16, 1988
| released = February 16, 1988
| Recorded = 1987
| recorded = 1987
| Genre =
| venue =
| Length = {{Duration|m=41|s=15}}
| studio =
| Label = [[Vertigo Records|Vertigo]]
| genre =
| length = {{Duration|m=41|s=15}}
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| Producer = [[Bill Drummond]] and [[David Balfe]]
| label = [[Vertigo Records|Vertigo]]
| Last album = [[Zodiac Mindwarp High Priest Of Love|High Priest of Love]] EP<br/> (1986)
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| producer = [[Bill Drummond]] and [[David Balfe]]
| This album = '''''Tattooed Beat Messiah'''''<br/> (1988)
| Next album = ''[[Hoodlum Thunder]]''<br>(1991)
| prev_title = [[High Priest of Love]] (EP)
| prev_year = 1986
| next_title = [[Hoodlum Thunder]]
| next_year = 1991
}}
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'''''Tattooed Beat Messiah''''' is the 1988 debut full-length studio release by [[Zodiac Mindwarp and The Love Reaction]]. Engineered by Femi Jiya and Mark Freegard. Mixed by Nigel Green. The album reached #132 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] and #20 on the UK album charts in March 1988 supported by music videos for the "Prime Mover" (single, April 1987), "Backseat Education" (single, October 1987, UK #49), and "Planet Girl" (single, March 1988, UK #63). Tracks included on the album that had been released in 1987 were remixed for inclusion on the album.<ref>Kerrang, Oct. 1987</ref> "Prime Mover" would be the band's most successful single reaching #18 on the UK singles charts in May 1987,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/_/zodiac%20mindwarp%20%26%20the%20love%20reaction/ |title=Zodiac Mindwarp & The Love Reaction &#124; Artist |publisher=Official Charts |date=1987-11-14 |accessdate=2014-08-02}}</ref> well in advance of the eventual album release. The single also charted in New Zealand hitting #12.
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'''''Tattooed Beat Messiah''''' is the 1988 debut full-length studio release by [[Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction]]. Engineered by Femi Jiya and Mark Freegard. Mixed by Nigel Green. The album reached #132 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] and #20 on the UK album charts in March 1988 supported by music videos for the "Prime Mover" (single, April 1987), "Backseat Education" (single, October 1987, UK #49), and "Planet Girl" (single, March 1988, UK #63). Tracks included on the album that had been released in 1987 were remixed for inclusion on the album.<ref>Kerrang, Oct. 1987</ref> "Prime Mover" would be the band's most successful single reaching #18 on the UK singles charts in May 1987,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/24183/zodiac-mindwarp-and-the-love-reaction/ |title=Zodiac Mindwarp & The Love Reaction &#124; Artist |publisher=Official Charts |date=1987-11-14 |accessdate=2020-06-25}}</ref> well in advance of the eventual album release. The single also charted in New Zealand hitting #12.<ref name="New Zealand Charts">{{cite web |title=ZODIAC MINDWARP & THE LOVE REACTION – PRIME MOVER (SONG) |url=https://charts.nz/showitem.asp?interpret=Zodiac+Mindwarp+%26+The+Love+Reaction&titel=Prime+Mover&cat=s |website=charts.org.nz |publisher=Hung Medien |accessdate=25 June 2020}}</ref>


The album was reissued in January 1998 as "The Best of Zodiac Mindwarp" including the "Born To Be Wild" track. Rock Candy Records <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rockcandyrecords.com/store/?letter=Z |title=Rockcandy |publisher=Rockcandyrecords.com |date= |accessdate=2014-08-02}}</ref> issued a 24-bit remastered version of the album in August 2007 including the 9 tracks that had originally been used as singles B-sides.
The album was reissued in January 1998 as "The Best of Zodiac Mindwarp" including the "Born To Be Wild" track. Rock Candy Records <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rockcandyrecords.com/store/?letter=Z |title=Rockcandy |publisher=Rockcandyrecords.com |date= |accessdate=2014-08-02}}</ref> issued a 24-bit remastered version of the album in August 2007 including the 9 tracks that had originally been used as singles B-sides.
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# "[[Born to Be Wild]]" (3:20) – ([[Mars Bonfire]])
# "[[Born to Be Wild]]" (3:20) – ([[Mars Bonfire]])
# "Upside Down" (0:09)
# "Upside Down" (0:09)
# "Let's Break The Law" (3:35)
# "Let's Break the Law" (3:35)
# "Spasm Gang" (2:44)
# "Spasm Gang" (2:44)
# "Holy Gasoline" (4:14)
# "Holy Gasoline" (4:14)
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==2007 Rock Candy reissue bonus tracks==
==2007 Rock Candy reissue bonus tracks==
# Laughing In The Face Of Death (2:52) – Manning
# "Laughing in the Face of Death" (2:52) – Manning
# Hangover From Hell (3:41) – Manning
# "Hangover from Hell" (3:41) – Manning
# Mess With The Killer (2:32) – Manning
# "Mess With the Killer" (2:32) – Manning
# Whore Of Babylon (3:32) – Manning
# "Whore of Babylon" (3:32) – Manning
# Lager Woman From Hell (3:18) – Manning / Munro
# "Lager Woman from Hell" (3:18) – Manning, Munro
# Messin' With My Best Friend's Girl (3:25) – Manning
# "Messin' With My Best Friend's Girl" (3:25) – Manning
# Dog Face Driver (2:03) – Manning
# "Dog Face Driver" (2:03) – Manning
# Born To Be Wild (3:20) – Bonfire
# "Born to Be Wild" (3:20) – Bonfire
# Go Go Baby Dream Show (3:18) – Manning
# "Go Go Baby Dream Show" (3:18) – Manning


In some markets "Born To Be Wild" had originally only been available as a bonus track on the "Planet Girl" single. For the 2007 reissue it was integrated as one of the bonus tracks rather than appearing in the original track order. The B-sides were produced by Zodiac Mindwarp. Lead vocals on 'Lager Woman From Hell" by Evil Bastard.
In some markets "Born To Be Wild" had originally only been available as a bonus track on the "Planet Girl" single. For the 2007 reissue it was integrated as one of the bonus tracks rather than appearing in the original track order. The B-sides were produced by Zodiac Mindwarp. Lead vocals on "Lager Woman from Hell" by Evil Bastard.


==Other B-sides==
==Other B-sides==
# Prime Mover (Automatic Cannibal Mix) (4:42) – Manning – US "Prime Mover" 12" single (Vertigo/Mercury PRO 553-1).
# "Prime Mover" (Automatic Cannibal Mix) (4:42) – Manning – US "Prime Mover" 12" single (Vertigo/Mercury PRO 553-1).
# Planet Girl (The Invader Mix) (4:27) - Manning – UK "Planet Girl" 12" single (Mercury/Phonogram ZOD-312).
# "Planet Girl" (The Invader Mix) (4:27) - Manning – UK "Planet Girl" 12" single (Mercury/Phonogram ZOD-312).
# The Zodiac-Scream (0:07) – Manning – German one-sided promo single (Mercury 888 675-7).
# "The Zodiac-Scream" (0:07) – Manning – German one-sided promo single (Mercury 888 675-7).


==Band==
==Band==
* Zodiac Mindwarp – Vocals
* Zodiac Mindwarp – vocals
* Cobalt Stargazer – Guitars
* Cobalt Stargazer (Geoff Bird) – guitars
* Flash Bastard – Guitars
* Flash Bastard – guitars
* Trash D. Garbage – Bass
* Trash D. Garbage – bass
* Slam Thunderhide – Drums
* Slam Thunderhide (Stephen Landrum) – drums


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:1988 debut albums]]
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[[Category:Vertigo Records albums]]
[[Category:Vertigo Records albums]]


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Latest revision as of 12:21, 25 January 2024

Tattooed Beat Messiah
Studio album by
Zodiac Mindwarp & The Love Reaction
ReleasedFebruary 16, 1988
Recorded1987
Length41:15
LabelVertigo
ProducerBill Drummond and David Balfe
Zodiac Mindwarp & The Love Reaction chronology
High Priest of Love (EP)
(1986) 		Tattooed Beat Messiah
(1988) 		Hoodlum Thunder
(1991)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Tattooed Beat Messiah is the 1988 debut full-length studio release by Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction. Engineered by Femi Jiya and Mark Freegard. Mixed by Nigel Green. The album reached #132 on the US Billboard 200 and #20 on the UK album charts in March 1988 supported by music videos for the "Prime Mover" (single, April 1987), "Backseat Education" (single, October 1987, UK #49), and "Planet Girl" (single, March 1988, UK #63). Tracks included on the album that had been released in 1987 were remixed for inclusion on the album.[2] "Prime Mover" would be the band's most successful single reaching #18 on the UK singles charts in May 1987,[3] well in advance of the eventual album release. The single also charted in New Zealand hitting #12.[4]

The album was reissued in January 1998 as "The Best of Zodiac Mindwarp" including the "Born To Be Wild" track. Rock Candy Records [5] issued a 24-bit remastered version of the album in August 2007 including the 9 tracks that had originally been used as singles B-sides.

Track listing

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All tracks composed by Mark Manning; except where indicated

Side one

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  1. "Wolf Child Speech" (0:30)
  2. "Prime Mover" (3:13)
  3. "Skull Spark Joker" (2:27)
  4. "Backseat Education" (3:04)
  5. "Hey Baby" (0:05)
  6. "Bad Girl City" (3:00)
  7. "Untamed Stare" (2:41)
  8. "Tattooed Beat Messiah" (3:36)

Side two

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  1. "Born to Be Wild" (3:20) – (Mars Bonfire)
  2. "Upside Down" (0:09)
  3. "Let's Break the Law" (3:35)
  4. "Spasm Gang" (2:44)
  5. "Holy Gasoline" (4:14)
  6. "Planet Girl" (2:37)
  7. "Kids Stuff" (4:55)
  8. "Messianic Reprise" (1:05)

2007 Rock Candy reissue bonus tracks

[edit]
  1. "Laughing in the Face of Death" (2:52) – Manning
  2. "Hangover from Hell" (3:41) – Manning
  3. "Mess With the Killer" (2:32) – Manning
  4. "Whore of Babylon" (3:32) – Manning
  5. "Lager Woman from Hell" (3:18) – Manning, Munro
  6. "Messin' With My Best Friend's Girl" (3:25) – Manning
  7. "Dog Face Driver" (2:03) – Manning
  8. "Born to Be Wild" (3:20) – Bonfire
  9. "Go Go Baby Dream Show" (3:18) – Manning

In some markets "Born To Be Wild" had originally only been available as a bonus track on the "Planet Girl" single. For the 2007 reissue it was integrated as one of the bonus tracks rather than appearing in the original track order. The B-sides were produced by Zodiac Mindwarp. Lead vocals on "Lager Woman from Hell" by Evil Bastard.

Other B-sides

[edit]
  1. "Prime Mover" (Automatic Cannibal Mix) (4:42) – Manning – US "Prime Mover" 12" single (Vertigo/Mercury PRO 553-1).
  2. "Planet Girl" (The Invader Mix) (4:27) - Manning – UK "Planet Girl" 12" single (Mercury/Phonogram ZOD-312).
  3. "The Zodiac-Scream" (0:07) – Manning – German one-sided promo single (Mercury 888 675-7).

Band

[edit]
  • Zodiac Mindwarp – vocals
  • Cobalt Stargazer (Geoff Bird) – guitars
  • Flash Bastard – guitars
  • Trash D. Garbage – bass
  • Slam Thunderhide (Stephen Landrum) – drums

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Edwards, Kurt. "Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction — Tattooed Beat Messiah review". AllMusic. Netaktion LLC. Archived from the original on 30 October 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  2. ^ Kerrang, Oct. 1987
  3. ^ "Zodiac Mindwarp & The Love Reaction | Artist". Official Charts. 1987-11-14. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
  4. ^ "ZODIAC MINDWARP & THE LOVE REACTION – PRIME MOVER (SONG)". charts.org.nz. Hung Medien. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  5. ^ "Rockcandy". Rockcandyrecords.com. Retrieved 2014-08-02.



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