Heartbeat (Reissue)

VINYL FORMAT. Originally released in 1987. Featuring Dave Riley (bass), Santiago Durango (guitar, vocals), Steve Albini (vocals, guitar), and Roland Drum Machine (itself). Features "Heartbeat," "Things to Do Today" and "I Can't Believe." 'Big Black were massive Wire fans, so it came as no surprise that they would cover one of Wire's songs. While Wire covers became extremely common years later - even disguised with new titles on many occasions - Big Black chose one of the band's lesser known numbers, the hushed "Heartbeat" from Chairs Missing. Lo and behold, they make it cranky and raucous.' - Andy Kellman