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A Certain Ratio - To Each...

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To Each... is the debut studio album by the English band A Certain Ratio, released in 1981 by Factory Records. It combines the angular rhythms and austere atmosphere associated with Manchester post-punk with prominent bass, percussion, funk, jazz, and electronic influences. Produced by Martin Hannett, the album documents the band's transition from its stark early sound toward a more rhythm-focused approach.

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What label released A Certain Ratio's To Each...?

To Each... was released in 1981 by Factory Records, the Manchester-based independent label founded by Tony Wilson that also housed Joy Division and New Order. It was a key release in Factory's early post-punk catalog.

How does To Each... differ from other Factory Records albums of that era?

While many early Factory releases leaned toward austere post-punk in the mold of Joy Division, To Each... stood out for its heavy incorporation of funk, jazz, and Latin-style percussion alongside angular guitars. This rhythmic, groove-oriented approach placed A Certain Ratio closer in spirit to bands like Talking Heads and ESG than to most of their Manchester labelmates.

Was Martin Hannett involved in producing To Each...?

Martin Hannett, Factory Records' renowned house producer who shaped Joy Division's sound, produced earlier A Certain Ratio singles such as 'All Night Party.' The To Each... album sessions involved the band taking greater production control, though the Factory aesthetic of stark atmospherics remained a strong influence on the finished record.

Was To Each... A Certain Ratio's first release?

To Each... was A Certain Ratio's debut full-length album, but the band had already released singles on Factory Records, including 'All Night Party' in 1979 and the 'Flight' EP. The album expanded on the rhythmic and experimental groundwork established in those earlier recordings.

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