Hey xymox970,
Like you I'm a real fan of the Dance album. When it came out it was so different, and ethereal, and unlike about anything else out there at the time.
I had so looked forward to the years later CD re-release with the *bonus* track "Dance" but when it came out I was a bit underwhelmed.
Don't get me wrong, it was cool to hear that previously unheard "lost" track, and it does fit in well with the actual LP tracks, but I think I was
expecting something...more. Maybe like another deep dive, like Slowcar To China II. The "Dance" track reminded me mostly of the B-side I Sing Rain,
very sparse and bare, almost totally stripped down.
Now, however, I can better appreciate the "Dance" track just as it is, and for it's stark simplicity rather than despite it. The "I Suppose" track in the Youtube video
to me goes along well with the rest of the Dance album material, and though (like you) I doubt there are any real GEMS in any of the demos or outtakes, just being a fan I'd still like to hear them, for better or worse.
BTW there was actually a 3 track Beggar's Banquet promo cassette (or something similar?) with demo or early versions of Cry The Clock Said (slightly different mix)
She's Got Claws (different vocal, maybe guide vocal?) and Moral (no real difference that I can tell) and those are all up on Youtube too, for anyone who'd want to give a listen. Thanks for your input and please keep me in mind should a rip of more Dance demos makes it's way to you!