Close (to the edit) - Art of Noise

'Close (to the edit)' is one of the weirdest tracks I heard back in 1984. It took me some time to get used to this seemingly random array of noises. It takes its title from 'Close to the edge' by Yes, and also samples 'Owner of a lonely heart' by the same group. The single heavily features the recorded sample of a car, a VW Golf, belonging to band member J. J. Jeczalik's neighbour, stalling and restarting.

'Close (to the edit)' did not chart initially. It still reached number 8 in the UK singles chart when it was re-released in November 1984.

My collection: 7" single no. 2009

Found: October 18, 1993

Cost: 2 guilders

Tracks: 'Close (to the edit)' / 'A time to hear (who's listening)'