3 Men Gone Mad were an independent group formed in Blackburn and Darwen in the UK. They fused electronic sounds with rock and were prolific in the 1990s when they became cult favourites amongst those who know. You Try is a much sought-after collection that has been restored by Utopia Records many years after it made its way onto John Peel's 1991 Festive 50. He heard in it a mix of The Clash, Joy Division and Talking Heads and that still rings true. The main mix has a raw energy that captures the angst of Britain at the time - and still today, frankly. A spaced-out dub brings a fresh feeling of euphoria and an extended B-side mix draws out this record's undeniable pleasures.

STAFF COMMENTS

Mine says: Like a slightly more cosmic Happy Mondays this should please both the indie brigade and the drug chuggers. Well baggy and well addictive. Can't wait for Andy to get his bucket hat out when this lands in the shop!

TRACK LISTING

You Try
You Try (mix 1)
You Try (mix 2)