Various Artist - Dead Or Alive - Rocket: A Tribute to Dead or Alive (2005)

‘The sun became as black, the moon became as blood. The revelation has begun’ … Dead or Alive burst forth, from the ashes of Nightmares in Wax, into the UK pop charts with a raunchy version of K.C. & The Sunshine Band’s That’s The Way (I Like It). This cover may have been a ‘Cheese whiz moment’ for the enigmatic DOA front man, Pete Burns, but it was an important record for many of DOA’s fans. Coordinating and compiling ‘Rocket’ was indeed a labour of love for us, and it was particularly satisfying to decide what bands to approach and on what songs to give them. One of our objectives with this release was to shift the focus away from their biggest hit “You Spin Me Round“ (track 13) and to concentrate on the band as songwriters, by showcasing their other pop gems first. “Black Leather“ (tracks 2 &14) is a prime example of this, and is a seminal track in itself, dating from the pre-DOA days as Nightmare In Wax. It’s a song that today still sells for big money on the likes of ebay and record collector. All the artists included here took hold of the DOA mantel with flair, passion and determination. So thank you for supporting us and Dead Or Alive with your purchase of ‘Rocket’. Sit back and enjoy all the hard work contained in these interpretations. This Tribute was twenty years in the making, but only months in the realization… so watch out, here we come!

This is a unique collection of modern synthpop / electronic artists ranging in style and mood. Established artists in the scene are joined by a few newcomers that are sure to please.