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Mad : Bad : and dangerous to know
Produced by: The Cross and Justin Shirley-Smith
Recorded at: Mountain Studios
UK Parlophone LP: 26 March 1990 PCS 7342 / Did Not Chart
Related Songs
Foxy Lady (Hendrix), In Charge Of My Heart (Taylor), Man On Fire (Live) (Taylor)
Recorded at: Mountain Studios
UK Parlophone LP: 26 March 1990 PCS 7342 / Did Not Chart
| Side One 1. Top Of The World Ma (Moss/Taylor/Edney/Noone/Macrae) 3:31 2. Liar (Noone) 4:32 3. Closer To You (Edney) 3:15 4. Breakdown (Noone) 3:53 5. Penetration Guru (Moss) 3:45 6. Power To Love (Macrae/Noone/Moss) 4:03 | Side Two 1. Sister Blue (Noone) 4:13 2. Better Things (Moss) 2:45 3. Passion For Trash (Macrae) 2:35 4. Old Men (Lay Down) (Taylor) 4:52 5. Final Destination (Taylor) 3:36 |
Related Songs
Foxy Lady (Hendrix), In Charge Of My Heart (Taylor), Man On Fire (Live) (Taylor)
Singles
UK Singles
- Power To Love (7" Version) c/w Passion For Trash 7" / UK Chart #85
- Power To Love (Extended Version) / Passion For Trash c/w Power To Love (7" Version) 12"
- Power To Love (Extended Version) / Passion For Trash / Power To Love (7" Version) CD single
- Power To Love (7" Version) c/w Passion For Trash 7" / UK Chart #85
- Power To Love (Extended Version) / Passion For Trash c/w Power To Love (7" Version) 12"
- Power To Love (Extended Version) / Passion For Trash / Power To Love (7" Version) CD single
Album Info
The sophomore album from The Cross, Mad : Bad : and dangerous
to know is a much more collaborative effort witih only three songs penned
by Roger Taylor and guitarist Clayton Moss sings lead vocals on Better Things.
Released on March 26, 1990, the album failed to chart in the UK. CD versions
of the album feature an extra track, a cover of the Jimi Hendrix classic
Foxy Lady.
The first single, Power To Love, followed a month later, only reaching #85 in the UK chart. No follow-up singles were released in the UK, however Liar and Final Destination followed in Germany. Liar was paired with a non-album track, In Charge of My Heart, while Final Destination featured a live version of the Roger Taylor track Man On Fire.
Poor sales led Parlophone to drop The Cross in the UK. Their final album would not be available in that territory.
The first single, Power To Love, followed a month later, only reaching #85 in the UK chart. No follow-up singles were released in the UK, however Liar and Final Destination followed in Germany. Liar was paired with a non-album track, In Charge of My Heart, while Final Destination featured a live version of the Roger Taylor track Man On Fire.
Poor sales led Parlophone to drop The Cross in the UK. Their final album would not be available in that territory.
Top Of The World Ma
Top Of The World Ma (Album Version)
3:31
Appears on: MAD : BAD : and dangerous to know, Track 1
Top Of The World Ma (Extended Remix) 7:41
Appears on: The Lot
Top Of The World Ma was considered as a single for The Cross at one point in 1990. An Extended Remix was made for use on 12" vinyl single and possibly CD single release. It ended up that the song was never released as a single, so the Extended Remix remained unreleased until 2013's The Lot boxset.
Appears on: MAD : BAD : and dangerous to know, Track 1
Top Of The World Ma (Extended Remix) 7:41
Appears on: The Lot
Top Of The World Ma was considered as a single for The Cross at one point in 1990. An Extended Remix was made for use on 12" vinyl single and possibly CD single release. It ended up that the song was never released as a single, so the Extended Remix remained unreleased until 2013's The Lot boxset.
Liar
Liar (Album Version) 4:32
Appears on: MAD : BAD : and dangerous to know, Track 2
Liar (7" Version) 3:18
Appears on: Germany Liar 7" vinyl, Germany Liar 12" vinyl, Germany Liar CD single, The Lot
This remix doesn't waste any time. It is short and compact. There's nothing new or added, just a rebuilding from the ground up, making the song thicker all around and straight to the point.
Liar (12" Mix) 6:32
Appears on: Germany Liar 12" vinyl, Germany Liar CD single, The Lot
Where the Single Remix compresses the song into a no-nonsense mix, this version rebuilds the song differently, taking time to layer each element one at a time. Both are excellent, with one fast-acting, and the other long-lasting. Use as directed: Loudly!
Liar (Live Video Version) 3:55
Appears on: Unreleased
There are two video versions of Liar. The first video version just uses the Single Remix for the audio. The second "live" video version uses much of the same footage, but instead uses a semi-live backing track for the audio.
Appears on: MAD : BAD : and dangerous to know, Track 2
Liar (7" Version) 3:18
Appears on: Germany Liar 7" vinyl, Germany Liar 12" vinyl, Germany Liar CD single, The Lot
This remix doesn't waste any time. It is short and compact. There's nothing new or added, just a rebuilding from the ground up, making the song thicker all around and straight to the point.
Liar (12" Mix) 6:32
Appears on: Germany Liar 12" vinyl, Germany Liar CD single, The Lot
Where the Single Remix compresses the song into a no-nonsense mix, this version rebuilds the song differently, taking time to layer each element one at a time. Both are excellent, with one fast-acting, and the other long-lasting. Use as directed: Loudly!
Liar (Live Video Version) 3:55
Appears on: Unreleased
There are two video versions of Liar. The first video version just uses the Single Remix for the audio. The second "live" video version uses much of the same footage, but instead uses a semi-live backing track for the audio.
Closer To You
Closer To You (Album Version) 3:15
Appears on: MAD : BAD : and dangerous to know, Track 3
Appears on: MAD : BAD : and dangerous to know, Track 3
Breakdown
Breakdown (Album Version) 3:53
Appears on: MAD : BAD : and dangerous to know, Track 4
Appears on: MAD : BAD : and dangerous to know, Track 4
Penetration Guru
Penetration Guru (Album Version)
3:45
Appears on: MAD : BAD : and dangerous to know, Track 5
Appears on: MAD : BAD : and dangerous to know, Track 5
Power To Love
Power To Love (Album Version) 4:03
Appears on: MAD : BAD : and dangerous to know, Track 6
Power To Love (7" Version) 3:27
Appears on: UK Power To Love 7" vinyl, UK Power To Love 12" vinyl, UK Power To Love CD single, The Lot
There isn't much difference here from the album version, except that the lead up to the first chorus is cut, which is pretty harsh. There's also some instrumental cut from the middle. Really, for the sake of trimming thirty seconds, the result is not great.
Power To Love (Extended Version) 5:19
Appears on: UK Power To Love 12" vinyl, UK Power To Love CD single, The Lot
This track follows the format of most Extended Versions of the period, drawing out the instrumental sections without deviating from the original. Don't expect much new here, but it's a stand-up effort and superior in all ways to the Single Version.
Appears on: MAD : BAD : and dangerous to know, Track 6
Power To Love (7" Version) 3:27
Appears on: UK Power To Love 7" vinyl, UK Power To Love 12" vinyl, UK Power To Love CD single, The Lot
There isn't much difference here from the album version, except that the lead up to the first chorus is cut, which is pretty harsh. There's also some instrumental cut from the middle. Really, for the sake of trimming thirty seconds, the result is not great.
Power To Love (Extended Version) 5:19
Appears on: UK Power To Love 12" vinyl, UK Power To Love CD single, The Lot
This track follows the format of most Extended Versions of the period, drawing out the instrumental sections without deviating from the original. Don't expect much new here, but it's a stand-up effort and superior in all ways to the Single Version.
Sister Blue
Sister Blue (Album Version) 4:13
Appears on: MAD : BAD : and dangerous to know, Track 7
Appears on: MAD : BAD : and dangerous to know, Track 7
Better Things
Better Things (Album Version) 2:45
Appears on: MAD : BAD : and dangerous to know, Track 8
Appears on: MAD : BAD : and dangerous to know, Track 8
Passion For Trash
Passion For Trash (Album Version)
2:35
Appears on: MAD : BAD : and dangerous to know, Track 9
Passion For Trash (Jam Studios Session) 2:51
Appears on: The Lot
This early version features vocals by drummer Josh Macrae. It has a very '80s pop/rock feel, unlike the heavier album version. Recommended if you want to hear something different in the evolution of the song.
Appears on: MAD : BAD : and dangerous to know, Track 9
Passion For Trash (Jam Studios Session) 2:51
Appears on: The Lot
This early version features vocals by drummer Josh Macrae. It has a very '80s pop/rock feel, unlike the heavier album version. Recommended if you want to hear something different in the evolution of the song.
Old Men (Lay Down)
Old Men (Lay Down) (Album Version)
4:52
Appears on: MAD : BAD : and dangerous to know, Track 10
Appears on: MAD : BAD : and dangerous to know, Track 10
Final Destination
Final Destination (Album Version)
3:36
Appears on: MAD : BAD : and dangerous to know, Track 11
Appears on: MAD : BAD : and dangerous to know, Track 11
Foxy Lady
Foxy Lady 3:26
Appears on: MAD : BAD : and dangerous to know CD
A cover of the Jimi Hendrix song and a pretty good effort, but nothing is going to top the original. It is still well worth having and it's only available on CD versions of the album.
Appears on: MAD : BAD : and dangerous to know CD
A cover of the Jimi Hendrix song and a pretty good effort, but nothing is going to top the original. It is still well worth having and it's only available on CD versions of the album.
In Charge Of My Heart
In Charge Of My Heart (Single
Version) 2:18
Appears on: Germany Liar 7" vinyl, The Lot
This non-album b-side is a good little rocker, which doesn't try to do too much. Some of the lyrics are reminiscent of the end of "Stealin'" (the Queen non-album track). This is surprisingly hard to find, since it's only available on the 7" single. According to Josh Macrae, this track started as a Queen track.
In Charge Of My Heart (Extended Version) 4:44
Appears on: Germany Liar 12" vinyl, Germany Liar CD single, The Lot
This version improves on the regular version by adding a two and a half minute moody percussion intro (longer than the actual song), which is pretty excellent. This version seems easier to find because it was on both the 12" and CD singles.
Appears on: Germany Liar 7" vinyl, The Lot
This non-album b-side is a good little rocker, which doesn't try to do too much. Some of the lyrics are reminiscent of the end of "Stealin'" (the Queen non-album track). This is surprisingly hard to find, since it's only available on the 7" single. According to Josh Macrae, this track started as a Queen track.
In Charge Of My Heart (Extended Version) 4:44
Appears on: Germany Liar 12" vinyl, Germany Liar CD single, The Lot
This version improves on the regular version by adding a two and a half minute moody percussion intro (longer than the actual song), which is pretty excellent. This version seems easier to find because it was on both the 12" and CD singles.
Man On Fire (Live)
Man On Fire (Live) 5:07
Appears on: Germany Final Destination CD single, France Final Destination 12" vinyl
Here is The Cross performing Roger's solo track from his Strange Frontier album. It has a lighter feel compared to the original and sounds like they were having fun. This exact track reappeared again as a b-side for "New Dark Ages" of the next album, but slightly edited (Roger's intro is removed).
Appears on: Germany Final Destination CD single, France Final Destination 12" vinyl
Here is The Cross performing Roger's solo track from his Strange Frontier album. It has a lighter feel compared to the original and sounds like they were having fun. This exact track reappeared again as a b-side for "New Dark Ages" of the next album, but slightly edited (Roger's intro is removed).