So Hot and Singles

first time cd release of the rare 1982 album by factory avant-funk band swamp children, who later mutated into the acclaimed latin jazz outfit kalima. swamp children formed in manchester in 1980, around core members ann quigley (vocals), tony quigley (sax and bass), john kirkham (guitar), ceri evans (keyboards and bass), cliff saffer (sax) and martin moscrop (drums). although their close association with fellow avant-funksters a certain ratio lead many to assume that swamp children were merely an a certain ratio splinter group, swamp children always pursued a more latin, bossa nova and jazz tinged agenda, and were a totally separate affair. 'so hot' was originally released by factory and factory benelux in october 1982, and now appears on cd for the very first time. standout tracks include 'samba zippy', 'el figaro' and 'secret whispers'. indeed the album received the lofty accolade of 'one of the best albums of the year' from melody maker and a 5 star rating in the virgin rock yearbook for 1982! the six bonus tracks include both their earlier 12" eps: 'little voices' was produced by acr frontman simon topping at cabaret voltaire's famed western works studio in march 1981, while the 'taste what's rhythm' ep (recorded march 1982) includes 'you've got me beat' and the super-slinky 'softly saying goodbye'.