Homophobia (song) explained

Homophobia
Cover:Homophobia_chumbawamba.jpeg
Border:yes
Type:single
Artist:Chumbawamba featuring the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Album:Anarchy
Recorded:March 1994
Studio:Woodlands Studio (Castleford)
Genre:Folk
Label:One Little Indian
Producer:
Chronology:Chumbawamba
Prev Title:Timebomb
Prev Year:1993
Next Title:Ugh! Your Ugly Houses!
Next Year:1995

"Homophobia" is a song by English rock band Chumbawamba from their sixth studio album Anarchy (1994). A remixed version of the song featuring the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, titled the "Sisters Mix" was released as the third single from the album in 1994. Concerning the topic of modern homophobia, the song remained a regular part of Chumbawamba's live set from its initial release in 1994 up to the band's retirement in 2012. Live recordings of the song are featured on Chumbawamba's two live albums Showbusiness! and Get On with It.

The Sisters Mix of "Homophobia" received a music video in 1994, featuring a choir of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence members.This version of the song is sonically different from the album version, having an upbeat synthesized backing and altered lyrics. The physical release of the single featured four B-sides, including "Enough Is Enough," "Morality Play in Three Acts," "The Day the Nazi Died," and "Song for Derek Jarman". The last is a heavily reworked version of "Rage," a song taken from Chumbawamba's Anarchy album.

Track listings and formats

  1. "Homophobia" (Sisters mix) featuring the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence – 4:34
  2. "Enough Is Enough" – 4:37
  3. "Morality Play in Three Acts" – 4:07
  4. "The Day the Nazi Died" – 2:38
  1. "Homophobia" (Sisters mix) featuring the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence – 4:35
  2. "Morality Play in Three Acts" – 4:08
  3. "Homophobia" (live a cappella) – 3:12
  4. "Song for Derek Jarman" – 5:46

Notes and References

  1. Homophobia. Chumbawamba. 1994. UK CD-one single liner notes. London. 857 605-2.
  2. Homophobia. Chumbawamba. 1994. UK CD-two single liner notes. One Little Indian. 119TP 7CDL.