A1. Stand On The Word
A2. Stand On The Word (instrumental)
B1. Stand On The Word (Original Version)
B2. Stand On The Word

By now the byzantine myth has been fully investigated; all the turmoil surrounding the record might prove pedantic if the music itself wasn’t this flawless. And yet, credit where credit is due, despite the usual fracas behind oral history: it was Tony’s, not Larry’s, all along. Here, we’re spoiled with a smattering of such contested mixes, with the original studio’s synth and guitar layers wholly intact, along with Humphries’ exceptional club extension—it’s all essential and hype-sticker adorned. Still waiting for the article pinning James Murphy for his blatant rip of this triumphant gospel classic on that 2006 Nike commission.