Masters of the Universe (Pulp album)

1994 compilation album by Pulp

Masters of the Universe

Compilation album by

Pulp

Released| 24 June 1994
Recorded| June 1985 – June 1986
Genre| Britpop, indie rock
Length| 59:36
Label| Fire
Pulp chronology
| His 'n' Hers
(1994)  | Masters of the Universe
(1994)  | Different Class
(1995)

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Professional ratingsReview scores

Source| Rating
AllMusic| [1]
Pitchfork| (6.3/10)[2]

Masters of the Universe is a compilation by the English alternative rock band Pulp, released in 1994.

## Background

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The compilation brings together the four Pulp singles released on Fire Records between 1985 and 1987, with the exception of "Silence" (originally from the "Master of the Universe" single), which was left off at Jarvis Cocker's request. The two differences of "Master of the Universe (sanitised version)" from the album version are the substitutions of the word "masturbates" with "vegetates" and "cums" with "keeps". The original version can be found on the album Freaks.

Almost all tracks from this compilation were included on Freaks 2012 reissue bonus disc. The two tracks that are not featured are "They Suffocate at Night" (appears on the album itself) and "Master of the Universe (sanitised version)" (the album version appears on the album itself).

## Track listing

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All songs written by Pulp, except "The Will to Power" lyrics by Russell Senior and music by Pulp.

1. "Little Girl (With Blue Eyes)" – 3:28
2. "Simultaneous" – 4:09
3. "Blue Glow" – 3:06
4. "The Will to Power" – 3:25
5. "Dogs Are Everywhere" – 4:53
6. "The Mark of the Devil" – 4:36
7. "97 Lovers" – 4:30
8. "Aborigine" – 4:53
9. "Goodnight" – 5:08
10. "They Suffocate at Night" – 6:19
11. "Tunnel" – 8:13
12. "Master of the Universe (Sanitised Version)" – 3:23
13. "Manon" – 3:33

## Personnel

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* Jarvis Cocker – vocals, guitar
* Russell Senior – guitar, violin, vocals on "The Will to Power"
* Candida Doyle – keyboards, backing vocals
* Peter Mansell – bass
* Magnus Doyle – drums

## References

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1. ^ Masters of the Universe at AllMusic
2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 17 May 2008. Retrieved 24 November 2006.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

## External links

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* Masters of the Universe at YouTube (streamed copy where licensed)

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Pulp

* Jarvis Cocker
* Nick Banks
* Candida Doyle
* Mark Webber

* Simon Hinkler
* Antony Genn
* Russell Senior
* Steve Mackey

Studio albums|

* It
* Freaks
* Separations
* His 'n' Hers
* Different Class
* This Is Hardcore
* We Love Life

Live albums|

* The Peel Sessions

Compilations|

* Intro – The Gift Recordings
* Masters of the Universe
* Countdown 1992–1983
* Freshly Squeezed... the Early Years
* Hits

Extended plays|

* The Sisters EP

Singles|

* "My Lighthouse"
* "Everybody's Problem"
* "Little Girl (With Blue Eyes)"
* "Dogs Are Everywhere"
* "They Suffocate at Night"
* "My Legendary Girlfriend"
* "Countdown"
* "O.U. (Gone, Gone)"
* "Babies"
* "Razzmatazz"
* "Lipgloss"
* "Do You Remember the First Time?"
* "Common People"
* "Mis-Shapes"/"Sorted for E's & Wizz"
* "Disco 2000"
* "Something Changed"
* "Help the Aged"
* "This Is Hardcore"
* "A Little Soul"
* "Party Hard"
* "Sunrise"/"The Trees"
* "Bad Cover Version"
* "After You"

Video albums|

* Sorted for Films & Vids
* F.E.E.L.I.N.G.C.A.L.L.E.D.L.I.V.E
* The Park Is Mine
* Ultimate Live

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* Discography
* Relaxed Muscle
* Richard Hawley
* Venini

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