Resistance (Clock DVA song)

"Resistance" is a song by the English post-punk band Clock DVA. It was the first single released in support of their third studio album, Advantage (1983).

A music video was also released for "Resistance" in 1983.

Critical reception

Martin Hebbert of the Black Country Evening Mail called "Resistance" a "dynamic track" with a "snappy dance floor beat", in an otherwise unenthusiastic review of Advantage. M.C. of the Burton Mail described the track as "electronic dance music for the 1940s" that would "have Humphrey Bogart tripping the light fantastic".

Formats and track listing

UK 7" single

1. "Resistance" – 3:50
2. "The Secret Life of the Big Black Suit (Instrumental) The Suit Walks On (Size 12)" – 3:35

UK 12" single

1. "Resistance" <small>(extended version)</small> – 5:50
2. "The Secret Life of the Big Black Suit (Instrumental) The Suit Walks On (Size 12)" – 3:35

Personnel

Personnel adapted from the single and album's liner notes.

Clock DVA

• Paul Browse – saxophone
• John Valentine Carruthers – guitar
• Dean Dennis – bass guitar
• Adi Newton – vocals, trumpet, and sleeve concept
• Nick Sanderson – drums and percussion

Production and additional personnel

• Peter Anderson – photography
• Peter Barrett – sleeve design
• Peter Care – lighting
• Hugh Jones – producer and engineer

Release history

References