Happy Mondays - Hallelujah

This American-only release was something of a catchall, drawing together tracks from the breakthrough Madchester, Rave On EP plus the Wfl and U.K. Hallelujah remix singles. The result is a good balance between the rambling and shambling funk slop that made the band's name and the more dancefloor-oriented revamps that won the group even more attention. Steve Lillywhite's initial mix of "Hallelujah" serves up something of a Brit music classic, sneaking in Kirsty Maccoll's voice around the chorus even while Ryder and company carry out another massive stomp and shake. Read More