Blueprints for a Blackout

Blueprints for a Blackout is the fourth album (and the first double album) by Dutch post-punk band The Ex, originally released in 1984. It was the first of The Ex's albums to feature Luc playing bass guitar and he would remain as the band's bass player for 20 years. The album also featured many guest musicians, a notable trend in The Ex's discography that would provide musical elements unique to each of their albums.

Track listing

1. "Streetcars Named Desire" / "Animal Harm" (medley)
2. "Blueprints for a Blackout"
3. "Rabble with a Cause"
4. "Requiem for a Rip-Off"
5. "Pleased to Meat You"
6. "A Goodbuy to You"
7. "The Swim"
8. "Boohoo"
9. "U.S. Hole mp3"
10. "(Not) 2b Continued"
11. "Grimm Stories"
12. "A Plague to Survive"
13. "The Rise of the Dutch Republic"
14. "Kidnap Connection"
15. "Fire and Ice"
16. "Jack Frost Is Innocent"
17. "Love You Till Eh"
18. "Food On 45"
19. "Scrub That Scum"

Personnel

The Ex

• Terrie (guitar)
• G.W. Sok (vocals)
• Luc (bass)
• Yoke (bass)
• Sabien (drums)

Various members played double-bass, organ, violin, oil-barrels, accordion, beer-crates, piano.

Guest musicians

• Kees (oboe, flute, saxophones)
• Jon Langford (marimba, rhythmbox, guitar)
• Dolf Planteijdt (guitar, drums)
• Vazant (saxophone)
• Marcel (marimba, drums)
• Adrie (drums)
• Bas (bass, double-bass)
• Ferrie (trumpet).

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