World Domination Enterprises was an English post-punk band from London active in the mid/late 1980s. Fronted by former Here & Now drummer Keith Dobson, the band's dissonant sound mixed elements of punk, noise, dub, hip hop, and rockabilly. They were best known for their cover version of LL Cool Js "I Can't Live Without My Radio", and first single "Asbestos Lead Asbestos". The latter song was later referenced in the 1990 Carter USM single "Rubbish", and covered by Meat Beat Manifesto on their 1996 Subliminal Sandwich album.
Their debut album Let's Play Domination was released in 1988. The band was linked with the Mutoid Waste Company, and played at many of their events, as well as CND benefits. Much of their back catalogue was compiled on the 2009 reissue of Let's Play Domination.
Links to Peel[]
A group that Peel played some tracks from on his radio programmes between the mid and late 80's. He revisited the group's material on his show in 1991 via their 'Funky Town' track.
Shows Played[]
- 26 November 1985: Asbestos Lead Asbestos (7") Karbon
- 03 December 1985: Asbestos Lead Asbestos (7") Karbon
- 03 December 1985 (BBC World Service): Asbestos Lead Asbestos (7") Karbon
- 07 December 1985 (BFBS): Asbestos Lead Asbestos (7") Karbon
- 1986
- 01 January 1986: Asbestos Lead Asbestos (7") Karbon
- 24 February 1986: Asbestos Lead Asbestos (7") Karbon
- 12 October 1986 (BFBS): Catalogue Clothes (12") Product Inc.
- 1987
- 14 August 1987 (BFBS): 'Hotsy Girl (Trashdown Mix) (7")' (Product Inc.)
- 1988
- 11 April 1988: Message For You People (LP - Let's Play Domination) Product Inc.
- 26 April 1988: Trouble Enough (LP - Let's Play Domination) Product Inc.
- 1991
- 14 July 1991: Funky Town (LP - Love From Lead City) Product Inc