Go! (Club Mix) – Burning The Ground: DjPaulT's 80's and 90's Remixes

Burning The Ground Exclusive

When Bauhaus dissolved in 1983, guitarist Daniel Ash didn’t slow down. Along with Bauhaus drummer Kevin Haskins and bassist Glenn Campling, he formed Tones On Tail, a short-lived but unforgettable project that blurred the lines between post-punk, experimental art-rock, and dance music. The group’s output was small but wildly inventive, and two of their most defining tracks are “Lions” and “Go!”.

“Lions”

Originally released in 1983, “Lions” is moody and hypnotic, propelled by Glenn Campling’s looping bass figure and a tense, prowling groove. Daniel Ash’s understated, chant-like vocal delivery adds to the song’s nocturnal atmosphere. It’s a track that feels both minimal and expansive, a perfect reflection of Tones On Tail’s darker experimental side.

“Go!” (Club Mix)

The flipside of this 12″ is the explosive “Go! (Club Mix)”, a track that embodies Tones On Tail’s eccentric, playful streak. Built on a funky guitar hook, kinetic bass, and that unforgettable “Ya-ya-ya-ya-ya!” chant, the song became a cult club hit. The extended Club Mix stretches the madness further, making it a DJ favorite throughout the alternative dance scene of the mid-80s.

The 12″ Release

On May 11, 1984, Beggars Banquet issued a double A-sided 12″ single featuring “Lions” and “Go! (Club Mix)”. Pressed on striking translucent red vinyl, the release has become a collector’s piece, both for its rarity and for the sheer quality of the music it holds. This wasn’t just another single—it was a snapshot of a band at the peak of their creativity, balancing shadowy atmosphere with unhinged dancefloor energy.

Legacy

Tones On Tail only lasted from 1982 to 1984, but their music continues to resonate decades later. “Lions” prowls in mystery while “Go!” bursts with manic joy—together they capture the essence of a band that never wanted to play it safe. For fans of Bauhaus, Love and Rockets, or just adventurous alternative music, this 12″ stands as one of the most essential artifacts of the era.

SIDE A:
Lions 3:56

SIDE AA:
Go! (Club Mix) 4:28

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Beggars Banquet – BEG 109T, Beggars Banquet – BEG 109 T
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single, Red
Country: UK
Released: May 11, 1984
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Synth-pop, Post-Punk

CREDITS:

Producer – Tones On Tail
Written-By – Ash*, Campling*, K. Haskins*

NOTES:
Beggars Banquet
Manufactured in the UK

Pressed on RED Translucent Vinyl

Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL TRANSFER & AUDIO RESTORATION:
-DjPaulT
for burningtheground.net

THE GEAR:
Turntable: Technics SL-1200MK7
Cartridge/Stylus: Ortofon Concorde Music Black
Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro Spin Acrylic Mat
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck
Phono Pre-amp: Pro-Jec Tube Box DS2
Tubes: Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 ECC83/B759 Gold Pins Vacuum Tube – Matched Pair
DAC: Alpha Design Labs GT40a USB DAC
Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 25 (Recording)
Down Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi