Commodore Rock

2000 EP by Ladytron

Commodore Rock

EP by

Ladytron

Released| June 2000
Genre|

* Electropop
* synthpop
* new wave

Length| 13:36
Label|

* Invicta Hi-Fi
* Tricadel
* Emperor Norton

Producer|

* Ladytron
* Lance Thomas

Ladytron chronology
| Miss Black and Her Friends
(1999)  | Commodore Rock
(2000)  | Mu-Tron EP
(2000)

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Commodore Rock is the second EP by English electronic band Ladytron. It was released in June 2000[1] by Invicta Hi-Fi Records (UK) and Emperor Norton (US) on CD and 12" formats. A 10" vinyl special edition was released by French label Tricadel in the same year. This edition included Ladytron's debut single "He Took Her To a Movie" remixed by Tricadel's owner Bertrand Burgalat and the instrumental "Olivetti Jerk".

"Playgirl" was sung by Helen Marnie. "Commodore Rock" and "Paco!" were sung by Mira Aroyo. "Miss Black" and "Olivetti Jerk" are instrumentals. "Playgirl", "Commodore Rock" and "Paco!" were later included on the Ladytron's debut album 604.

Daniel Hunt is credited for EP's design, Reuben Wu for EP's illustration and Mira Aroyo for photography.

## Reception[edit]

Professional ratingsReview scores

Source| Rating
Allmusic| [2]
Exclaim.ca| (very positive)[3]
Pitchfork| 6.5/10[4]

Commodore Rock received a 4/5 rating from Allmusic. According to Allmusic, Ladytron "recall Devo with their quirky structure and heavy Moog usage".[2]

Exclaim.ca gave a very positive review of this EP: "dance but not too, lounge but not overly, these retro-futurists play their brand of new wave international jet set electronic pop so perfectly cool that it's almost scary. Employing vintage synthesisers, old school beat boxes and crisp, sophisticated female vocals, this British-based quartet recall bands like Stereolab, yet retain their own distinct vibe".[3]

According to Pitchfork, "still, though uneven, Commodore Rock remains a worthwhile listen and should be counted as a promising debut".[4]

## Track listing[edit]

### CD & 12"[edit]

1. "Playgirl" – 3:55
2. "Commodore Rock" – 4:48
3. "Miss Black" – 1:54
4. "Paco!" – 2:59

### 10" (Tricatel edition)[edit]

1. "Playgirl" – 3:52
2. "Commodore Rock" – 4:47
3. "He Took Her To a Movie" (Bertrand Mix) – 3:48
4. "Olivetti Jerk" – 3:25

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## Credits[edit]

* Design: Danny
* Illustration: Reuben
* Photography: Mira
* Producer: Ladytron, Lance Thomas
* Written: Ladytron

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Home of Ladytronix". Archived from the original on March 6, 2001.
2. ^ a b DaRonco, Mike. "Commodore Rock [CD-12"] – Ladytron – Review". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
3. ^ a b "Ladytron - Commodore Rock - Pop & Rock Reviews - exclaim.ca". Retrieved 11 May 2013.
4. ^ a b "Ladytron: Commodore Rock EP - Album Reviews - Pitchfork". Pitchfork. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
5. ^ "Ladytron - Play Girl / Commodore Rock". Discogs. 2000.

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Ladytron

* Helen Marnie
* Mira Aroyo
* Daniel Hunt
* Reuben Wu

Studio albums|

* 604
* Light & Magic
* Witching Hour
* Velocifero
* Gravity the Seducer
* Ladytron
* Time's Arrow

Live albums|

* Live at London Astoria 16.07.08

Compilation albums|

* Softcore Jukebox
* 604 (Remixed & Rare)
* Light & Magic (Remixed & Rare)
* Witching Hour (Remixed & Rare)
* Velocifero (Remixed & Rare)
* Best of Remixes
* Best of 00–10
* Gravity the Seducer Remixed

Extended plays|

* Miss Black and Her Friends
* Commodore Rock
* Mu-Tron EP
* Extended Play
* The Harmonium Sessions
* Ace of Hz EP

Singles|

* "Playgirl"
* "Seventeen"
* "Blue Jeans"
* "Evil"
* "Sugar"
* "Destroy Everything You Touch"

Related topics|

* Discography
* Crystal World
* Strange Words and Weird Wars
* Korova

Authority control databases |

* MusicBrainz release group

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