Review: Theme from Turnpike
From: Headcleaner of 01/07/1996

"Theme From Turnpike"

A long overdue offering from Belgium's greatest musical export since Plastic Betrand, "Theme From Turnpike" sees us back in familiar Deus territory - i.e. weird, original and interesting. Using a Charlie Mingus jazz riff as a main sample, Deus then add layer upon layer of additional instruments as well as a dark, brooding vocal track, building up to a powerful, almost industrial climax. Great stuff. Of the other tracks on the CD version of the single, "Worried About Satan" is a quick jolt of Buzzcocks-like punk; "Overflow" a slow and meandering song in the same vein as the Velvet Underground; and "My Little Contessa" a piano-based instrumental in a similar style to "Turnpike".
Rating:

9/10