Black Grape - In The Name Of The Father

Review by Ingrid Yui

In The Name Of The Father by Black Grape: A Wild Ride Through Genres and Grit Let’s get one thing straight—Black Grape’s In The Name Of The Father isn’t your run-of-the-mill album. Released in '95, this record is like a chaotic house party where rock, hip hop, funk, soul, and Britpop all crash together on the dance floor. It’s messy, it’s bold, and honestly? That’s what makes it unforgettable. The opening track, "Fat Neck," hits you like a slap to the face—but in a good way. Shaun Ryder (yeah, that dude from Happy Mondays) spits out lyrics with his signature swagger while a groovy bassline slinks around behind him. There’s something about how raw and unfiltered it feels; no polish, no pretense, just pure attitude. You can almost picture Shaun leaning against a graffiti-covered wall somewhere in Manchester as he delivers lines like they’re straight off the streets. This song sticks because it doesn’t try too hard—it just is. Plus, who could forget that chorus? Catchy as hell, man. Then there's "Kelly's Heroes." Oh, this one’s wild. With its ragga-infused beat and Michael Hutchence (yes, that Michael Hutchence of INXS fame) lending vocals, it’s got this weird cross-genre magic happening. Imagine sipping cheap cider at a festival while some bloke next to you starts breakdancing—that’s “Kelly’s Heroes” in audio form. The mix of Hutchence’s smooth delivery and Ryder’s rough-around-the-edges flow creates this push-and-pull dynamic that keeps you hooked. And those horns? Chef’s kiss. What really ties the whole album together is its refusal to sit still. One minute you're vibin’ to synth-heavy alt-dance bangers, the next you're knee-deep in funky riffs or introspective Britpop vibes. Produced by heavyweights like Danny Saber and Stephen Lironi, the soundscapes shift constantly, keeping listeners guessing. Even Johnny Marr pops up for a feature, adding his guitar wizardry to tracks like "Reverend Black Grape." Dude knows how to sprinkle stardust when needed. But here’s the kicker—it’s not perfect. Some songs feel overly experimental, veering into territory that might leave you scratching your head. Tracks like “In The Name Of The Father (60:00 Loop)” are basically just... well, loops. Repetitive? For sure. But maybe that’s part of the charm. Like life itself, the album refuses to conform to expectations. Looking back now, In The Name Of The Father feels less like an album and more like a snapshot of mid-'90s madness. It captures a time when genres were blending faster than anyone could keep up, and artists weren’t afraid to take risks—even if they didn’t always land. Sure, it’s flawed, but so are most things worth remembering. So yeah, give it a spin. Just don’t expect perfection. Expect chaos, creativity, and a few moments that’ll stick with you long after the needle lifts off the vinyl. Or hey, maybe don’t think about it too much. Sometimes the best music is the kind you feel rather than analyze. And honestly? If you walk away humming “Fat Neck,” mission accomplished.

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Artist: Black Grape
Album: In The Name Of The Father

1995

Rating: 4.15

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
In The Name Of The Father (Choppers Instrumental Mix)	4:14
A Big Day In The North	4:55
New Song	4:20
Yeah Yeah Brother	4:26
In The Name Of The Father (Edit)	3:41
Shake Well Before Opening	6:15
Shake Your Money	4:16
In The Name Of The Father (Chopper's Instrumental)
In The Name Of The Father	4:21
Reverend Black Grape	5:40
In The Name Of The Father (Crown Of Thorns With Guitar)	4:30
Land Of 1000 Karma Sutra Babes	3:41
Land of 1000 Karma Sutra Babes	03:39
In the Name of the Father	04:23
Little Bob	4:47
Tramazi Party	4:24
Kelly's Heroes	4:22
In The Name Of The Father (Album Version)	4:21
Fat Neck	9:16
In The Name Of The Father (Choppers Mix)	4:14
In The Name Of The Father (60:00 Loop)	60:00

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Radioactive
Kiss The Stone
MCA Music Video, MCA Records

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escuchar en línea
écouter en ligne
lytte på nettet
ascolta in linea
lyssna på nätet
ouvir online
online luisteren
kuunnella verkossa
online anhören

Formats

Cassette
Single
Vinyl
12"
45 RPM
CD
Unofficial Release
Promo
Maxi-Single
VHS
Stereo
7"
Jukebox

Companies

Role	Company
Recorded At	Rockfield Studios
Mixed At	Encore Studios
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Radioactive Records, J.V.
Copyright (c)	Radioactive Records, J.V.
Distributed By	BMG Records (UK) Ltd.
Published By	Distilled Music, Inc.
Remixed At	Boundary Row Studios
Mastered At	Sterling Sound
Pressed By	Sonopress
Designed At	Central Station Design
Glass Mastered At	Nimbus
Manufactured By	MCA Music Entertainment
Made By	Disctronics B

Credits

Role	Credit
Design	Grand Central Station
Written-By	Shaun Ryder
Management	Gloria Nicholl, Nik Nicholl, Red Eye
Producer	Danny Saber, Shaun Ryder, Stephen Lironi
Featuring	Johnny Marr, Michael Hutchence
Artwork	@ Grand Central Station
Executive Producer	Gary Kurfirst

Notes

'In The Name Of The Father' recorded at Rockfield Studios, Monmouth, Wales. Mixed at Encore Studios, Los Angeles.
'Land Of 1000 Karma Sutra Babes' recorded in Chorlton, Manchester in March 1994. Remixed and edited at Boundary Row Studios, London.
Cassette plays the same both sides.
Recorded live at Brixton Academy, London, February 1996
Track A1 recorded at Rockfield Studios, Monmouth, Wales. Mixed at Encore Studios, Los Angeles.
Published by Distilled Music, Inc./Beaver Music, One Eyed Egyptian/EMI (BMI).
Track B1 & B2 recorded at Rockfield Studios, Monmouth, Wales.
Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC.
℗ 1995 Radioactive Records, J.V.
© 1995 Radioactive Records, J.V.
Tracks durations are not printed on the release.
Recorded In Chorlton, Manchester, March 1994.
Made in the E.C.
Inner sleeve:
Track 1 recorded at Rockfield Studios, Monmouth, Wales Mixed at Encore Studios, Los Angeles.
Track 2 recorded in Chorlton, Manchester, March 1994 Remixed and edited at Boundary Row Studios, London
Track 3 recorded at Rockfield Studios, Monmouth, Wales
Management: Nik and Gloria Nicholl / Red Eye
Mastered at: Sterling Sound, NYC
Art...Design: @ Grand Central Station
Inner sleeve & disc:
℗ 1995 Radioactive Records, J.V. © 1995 Radioactive Records, J.V. Original sound recordings owned by Radioactive Records, J.V.
Disc:
Track 1 published by Distilled Music, Inc./Beaver Music, One Eyed Egyptian/EMI (BMI).
Track 2 published by Distilled Music, Inc./Beaver Music.
Track 3 published by Distilled Music, Inc./Beaver Music, One Eyed Egyptian/EMI (BMI).
_
CD has writer credits displayed in 'initial. surname' format, while the sleeve displays the full names.
J-card sleeve.
Issued in black clamshell case with plastic window that wraps around front and spine, 3" high, in center. Perforated insert under window has information.
Track 1 recorded at Rockfield Studios, Monmouth, Wales. Mixed at Encore Studios, Los Angeles.
Track 2 recorded in Chorlton, Manchester, March 1994.
Remixed and edited at Boundary Row Studios, London
Published by Distilled Music, Inc./Beaver Music.
Track 3 recorded at Rockfield Studios, Monmouth, Wales.
Track durations are printed on the release.
(P) 1995 Radioactive Records, J.V.
Jukebox issue in plain white sleeve with black injection moulded labels and large centre hole.
For Promotional Use Only Not For Resale
Custom promo insert

Barcodes

Barcode: 5011781297941
Barcode: 5011781207965
Barcode: 5 011781 207965
Matrix / Runout: W RAXT 19 1-1-1-1
Matrix / Runout: W RAXT 19 X-1-1-1
Barcode: 0 0881-33132-2 5
Mould SID Code: IFPI 0730
Matrix / Runout: SONOPRESS K-9858/ RAD 33132 A
Rights Society: BIEM/GEMA
Label Code: LC 6301
Other (Distribution Code France): BM 620
Barcode (Text): 5 011781 207927
Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): B8033 RAXTD 19 · 1:1 MASTERED BY NIMBUS
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): B8033 RAXTD 19 · 1:3 MASTERED BY NIMBUS
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): B8033 RAXTD 19 . 1:0 _MASTERED_ BY NIMBUS
Mastering SID Code (Variants 1, 2 & 3): IFPI L122
Mould SID Code (Variants 1 & 3): none
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): ifpi 2305
Rights Society (Tracks 1 & 3): BMI
Barcode (Text): 9 319591 313224
Matrix / Runout: **RAD33132** #01

About Black Grape

Black Grape was started by vocalist/bandleader and dancer of after the dissolution of that group in 1993. Shaun and Bez added and , both of the hip hop group (who were associated with Hulme/Manchester's baggy movement), as second vocalist/rapper and drummer, respectively, and also guitarist from the baggy/madchester/indie-dance group . Gluing the sound together was , a talented and prolific producer/remixer/multi-instrumentalist from Los Angeles, California. The combination of this supergroup of musicians essentially assured that resultant sound would fuse together the drugged- and thugged-out baggy attitude of the Mondays with a denser, brighter electronic and hip hop production style, and very well-produced rhythm tracks. Sonically, Black Grape emerged fully formed: harder-edged and brasher altogether than the Happy Mondays; elements of funk, hip hop, electronic, and soul, all of which were present in the previous group's music (but to a lesser extent) became far more saturated and less understated in the new group's style. One British music journalist of the time rather enthusiastically described Black Grape's debut album as "the party Prince was describing in the song '1999'."

Name Vars

Black Grade
Blackgrape

Members

Danny Saber
Shaun Ryder
Ged Lynch
Carl McCarthy
Mark Berry
Paul Wagstaff
Paul Leveridge
Che Beresford

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that Black Grape's 1995 album *In The Name Of The Father* is a genre-blending masterpiece? It mixes rock, hip-hop, funk, and Britpop, featuring tracks produced by Danny Saber and Shaun Ryder himself. The album even includes contributions from Johnny Marr of The Smiths fame and Michael Hutchence of INXS. With its wild mix of styles—like alternative dance and ragga hip-hop—it became a defining piece of '90s British music. Tracks like "Kelly's Heroes" and "Reverend Black Grape" showcase the band’s unique energy, while the multiple versions of the title track highlight their experimental edge. Definitely one for the eclectic music lovers!

Comments

krystalparsons

2025-03-15

Holy crap the guys a genius

philaisalive

2025-03-14

This is timeless for sure! Cheers!

thecharlottemomsnc

2025-03-13

disbanded, but never less candid. we luvz yu in your happy mundayz kanoo. it's how we spellitnow.

paigepihlbuckley900189984

2025-03-12

O shaun. bez iz best.

ortizgerman85

2025-03-11

RIP Neil Armstrong..........

alexvanderven

2025-03-10

Just to remind you. Gorillaz are going on tour soon. (I have my ticket.) Shaun Ryder will be joining them.

denipalitian

2025-03-10

shaun ryder rules and takes names

imobaqysuc

2025-03-10

With that lot, I'm surprised it wasn't the other way around.

gerangblog

2025-03-10

takes me back

craig814935459

2025-03-10

im just suprised they werent all robbed and killed in jamaica by the locals

hippolyte2labat98

2025-03-09

Please tell me at 2mins 14secs the lyrics don't go:

rosiyani17carat

2025-03-09

Fuck, I had to stop listening at 43 seconds in, those stupid fucking pop ups

fhajebah

2025-03-08

It's a nice variation on the original, but I still prefer the original

subhansharing

2025-03-07

Loved this remix better than the original. Back in the 90s I first heard this in my car and the "Coming from the side" came out of the front speakers and "coming from the back" from the back speakers. Brilliant mix!