"Motorslug" is a song by Wiseblood, written by Roli Mosimann and JG Thirlwell. It was released as a single in May 1985 by K.422[1] and was included on the CD version of the album Dirtdish.

"Motorslug"
Single by Wiseblood
B-side"Death Rape 2000"
ReleasedMay 1985 (1985-05)
RecordedI.N.S., NYC
GenreIndustrial
Length9:39
LabelK.422
Songwriter(s)Roli Mosimann, J. G. Thirlwell
Producer(s)Wiseblood
J. G. Thirlwell singles chronology
"Finely Honed Machine"
(1984)
"Motorslug"
(1985)
"Stumbo"
(1986)

Reception

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John Leland at Spin said, "This is the driver who runs over your dog, and then races away into the night with a slight pang of remorse and an adrenaline rush of bloodlust. It's the guy who fucks your girlfriend even though he doesn't really like her – just to ruin your day.[2]

Formats and track listing

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All songs written by Roli Mosimann and J. G. Thirlwell

UK 12" single (WISE 112)
  1. "Motorslug" – 9:39
  2. "Death Rape 2000" – 7:33

Personnel

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Adapted from the Motorslug liner notes.[3]

Wiseblood
Production and additional personnel

Charts

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Chart (1985) Peak
position
UK Indie Chart[4] 3

Release history

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Region Date Label Format Catalog
United Kingdom 1985 K.422 LP WISE 112
United States Wax Trax! WAX 012

References

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  1. ^ "Wiseblood: Motorslug > Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
  2. ^ John Leland (October 1985). "Singles". Spin. No. 6. p. 39.
  3. ^ Motorslug (sleeve). Wiseblood. London, United Kingdom: K.422. 1985.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ^ Lazell, Barry (1997). Indie Hits 1980–1989: Wiseblood. Cherry Red Books. Archived from the original on January 14, 2010. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
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