Artist: Carter Usm
Genre: Alternative Rock
Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine (often abbreviated as Carter USM) were an English alternative rock duo formed in London in 1988, consisting of Jim 'Jim Bob' Morrison and Les 'Fruitbat' Carter. The band created a unique sound using guitars, samples, and drum machines, predating the Britpop movement. Their music combined punk energy with samples, electronic beats, and satirical, socially conscious lyrics addressing British life and politics. Carter USM achieved significant UK success with albums like '30 Something' and '1992 The Love Album,' and singles including 'Sheriff Fatman,' 'After the Watershed,' and 'The Only Living Boy in New Cross.' Their energetic live performances built a devoted following. Despite commercial success in the UK, they remained relatively unknown internationally. Carter USM disbanded in 1997 but have reunited for occasional performances. They represented British alternative rock's more political, satirical side.
Carter Usm vinyl records (13)
CARTER USM Rubbish (1990 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single also includes a cover version of Pet Shop Boys Rent plus Alternative Alf Garnett glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little edge wear whilst the vinyl shows only light signs of play and handling USMX3) Track Listing: Side A: 1. Rubbish 3:03 Side B: 2
£9.00 used
CARTER USM Sheriff Fatman (1989 UK 4-track 12 vinyl EP also including R.S.P.C.E. Twin Tub With Guitar and a version of the Buzzcocks Everybodys Happy Nowadays. The sleeve shows some edgewear and the vinyl remains in Excellent condition with just minor play evident USMX1) Track Listing: 1. Sheriff Fatman 2
£14.00 used
CARTER USM Bloodsport For All (1991 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single also including 2001: A Clockwork Orange and a version of Soft Cells Bedsitter picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some light shelfwear & a few scuffs whilst the vinyl remains excellent with just light signs of play R20112680) Track Listing: 1
£14.00 used
CARTER USM After The Watershed [Early Learning The Hard Way] (1991 UK 4-track 12 vinyl EP also including The 90s Revival A Nation Of Shoplifters and This Is How It Feels. Both the glossy picture sleeve and vinyl appear in excellent condition USMX2) Track Listing: A1. After The Watershed (Early Learning The Hard Way) 4:15 B1
£17.00 used
CARTER THE UNSTOPPABLE SEX MACHINE A Sheltered Life (1988 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single also including Is This The Only Way To Get Through To You. and Granny Farming In The UK. The glossy picture sleeve shows light shelfwear while the vinyl remains in Excellent condition BBA03) Track Listing: A1. A Sheltered Life B1
£17.00 used
CARTER USM Sherriff Fatman (Original 1989 UK Big Cat label first issue 4-track 12 vinyl single also including R.S.P.C.E Twin Tub With Guitar and a version of the Buzzcocks Everybodys Happy Nowadays picture sleeve - only 2500 pressed. ABB100T) Track Listing: 1. Sherriff Fatman 2. R.S.P.C.E. 3. Twin Tub With Guitar 4
£17.00 used
CARTER USM Anytime Anyplace Anywhere (1990 UK 4-track vinyl 12 single also including Re-Educating Rita a version of the Monkees Alternate Title and Randy Sarf Git. Picture sleeve is Excellent with slight creasing. The vinyl is also Excellent. RTT242) Track Listing: 1. Anytime Anyplace Anywhere 2
£17.00 used
CARTER USM The Only Living Boy In New Cross (1992 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single also including Watching The Big Apple Turn Over plus their cover version of The Smiths Panic. Complete with the mock catalogue inner of a cheeky nature. The anonymous brown paperbag style sleeve has light shelfwear and the vinyl appears in excellent condition with only light signs of play USMX4) Track Listing: A1
£17.00 used
CARTER USM The Impossible Dream (1992 UK 4-track 12 vinyl EP including Turn On Tune In And Switch Off When Thesauruses Ruled The Earth and Bring On The Girls picture sleeve with postcard 12USMS6) Track Listing: The Impossible Dream Turn On Tune In And Switch Off When Thesauruses Ruled The Earth Bring On The Girls
£17.00 used
CARTER USM Rubbish (1990 UK 7 vinyl single also including Alternative Alf Garnett picture sleeve USM3)
£14.00 used