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Happy Halloween!

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Bon-O-Lantern

A Question For You...

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Since Club80 has us on perma-hold...

What are you guys listening to these days?
I've been listening to some new stuff:

Happy Birthday Louie!

Happy Birthday DJ Lou Screw...an official member of the P5 mafia! www.myspace.com/louscrew32



Black Flag - Louie Louie



Long Beach, CA and Beyond

Happy Birthday Mookie!

The posts might be late right now but it just wouldn't do to be late with this birthday wish.

Happy Birthday Mookie!

Rest In Peace!

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Sandy West of The Runaways died of cancer on this date in 2006.


The Runaways (1977), left to right: Joan Jett, Sandy West,
Cherie Currie, Vicki Blue and Lita Ford.

Wikipedia: The Runaways

Official Website: therunaways.com

Video: The Runaways - Cherry Bomb - on TV - 1977 - youtube

Blogload: The Runaways - Queens Of Noise - floodlitfootprint.blogcu.com

Joe Jackson - Steppin' Out

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On this date in 1982, Joe Jackson released his seventeenth single, "Steppin' Out". It was backed by "Another World". Both tracks appeared on his fifth album, Night And Day. The single reached the #6 spot on both the U.S. and U.K. singles charts. The Staffordshire, England punk/new wave musician still records.



Wikipedia: Joe Jackson

Official Website: joejackson.com

Video: Joe Jackson - Steppin' Out - youtube

Blogload: Joe Jackson - Night And Day - the-roadhouse-viander.blogspot.com

Devo - Oh! No! It's Devo!

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On this date in 1982, Devo released their fifth full-length album, Oh No! It's Devo! It contained the singles, "Peek-A-Boo! and "That's Good". The album reached the #47 spot on the U.S. albums chart with this issue. The Akron, Ohio punk/new wave band went on hiatus in the early 90's as the band members were involved in separate projects. They resumed recording and performing in 1996.



Wikipedia: Devo

Unofficial Website: clubdevo.com

Blogload: Devo - Oh No, It's Devo - kazuya-kk.blogspot.com

Theatre Of Hate - Eastworld

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On this date in 1982, Theatre Of Hate released their sixth single, "Eastworld". It was backed by "Assegai". The 12" version had different mixes of the two 7-inch tracks plus an additional song, "Poppies". None of the tracks appeared on an album as the band disbanded just four month's after this release. The London post-punk/gothic band was led by Kirk Brandon who was previously in The Pack. Theatre Of Hate disbanded in 1983. Kirk Brandon formed Spear Of Destiny. Guitarist Billy Duffy went on to The Cult.



Wikipedia: Theatre Of Hate

Official Kirk Brandon Website: kirkbrandon.com

Blogload: Theatre Of Hate - Eastworld - 12 inch single (all three tracks) - wwwadnauseam.blogspot.com

Haysi Fantayzee - Holy Joe

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On this date in 1982, Haysi Fantayzee released their second single, "Holy Joe". It was backed by "Okay Big Daddy". Neither track appeared on their only album, Battle Hymns For Children Singing, though both were added as bonus tracks when it was re-released on CD. The single reached the #51 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London new wave duo had five singles and the one album before disbanding in 1983



Wikipedia: Haysi Fantayzee

A Fansite: deadoralive.net/haysifantayzee

Blogload: Haysi Fantayzee - "Holy Joe" - itshouldhavebeenahit.blogspot.com

Happy Birthday!

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Attila The Stockbroker (born John Baine) turns 51 today!



Wikipedia: Attila The Stockbroker

Official Website: attilathestockbroker.com

Blogload: Attila The Stockbroker - The Sword And The Pen - selected songs 1991-2005 - parapunx.blog.hr

Comateens - Ghosts

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On this date in 1981, Comateens released their debut EP, Ghosts. It included the title track plus "Late Night City" and "The Munsters Theme". All three tracks appeared on their self-titled debut album, though no versions had "The Munsters Theme". The New York City new wave band disbanded in 1985 after three albums.



Wikipedia: Comateens

Official Website: comateens.com

Video: Comateens - Ghosts - youtube

Blogload:
Comateens (debut album) - rho-xs.blogspot.com

Positive Noise - Positive Negative

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On this date in 1981, Positive Noise released their fourth single, "Positive Negative". It was backed by "Energy". The A side appeared on their second album, Change Of Heart. The B side was a non-LP track. The Glasgow, Scotland post punk/new wave band lasted until 1985, releasing three albums along the way. Lead singer Ross Middleton would go on to form Leisure Process.



Blogload: Positive Noise -Change Of Heart - and more - saltyka.blogspot.com

Really Red - Teaching You The Fear

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On this date in 1981, Really Red released their debut album, Teaching You The Fear. It was an eighteen track blistering effort that did not result in any singles, but did include "Prostitution", the Really Red track that appeared on legendary hardcore compilation album, Let Them Eat Jellybeans.The Houston, Texas hardcore punk band disbanded in 1983 after one album, some singles and two EP's.



Wikipedia: Really Red

Blogload: Really Red - Teaching You The Fear - punknotprofit.blogspot.com

Wasted Youth - Wild And Wandering

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On this date in 1981, Wasted Youth released their debut album, Wild And Wandering. There were no singles released from the album. This was the London goth band, not the California hardcore band. They disbanded in 1982 after one album. There were several posthumous releases. Rocco Barker was later in Flesh For Lulu.



Wikipedia: Wasted Youth

Myspace: myspace.com/bhcd001

Blogload: Wasted Youth - Wild And Wandering - pessimistclub.blogspot.com

The Enemy - 50,000 Dead

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On this date in 1981, The Enemy released their debut single, "50,000 Dead". It was backed by "Society's Fools" and "Neutral Ground". Re-recordings of the first two tracks appeared on their 1983 debut album, The Gateway To Hell. The third track was not included. The Derby, England punk band disbanded in 1984 after two albums.



Wikipedia: The Enemy

Blogload: The Enemy - 50,000 Dead - 7 inch (all three tracks) - 7inchpunk.com

The Ramones - She's A Sensation

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On this date in 1981, The Ramones released their sixteenth single, "She' A Sensation". It was backed by "All's Quiet On The Eastern Front". Both tracks appeared on their sixth studio album, Pleasant Dreams. The album reached the #58 spot on the U.S. albums chart but the single did not chart. The Queens, NY punk band disbanded in 1996.



Wikipedia: The Ramones

Official Website: ramones.com

Blogload: The Ramones - Pleasant Dreams - blogdosforistas.blogspot.com

Happy Birthday!

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Charlotte Caffey of The Go-Go's turns 55 today.


The Go-Go's, left to right: Charlotte Caffey, Kathy Valentine
Belinda Carlisle, Gina Schock and Jane Wiedlin.

Wikipedia: The Go-Go's

Official Website: gogos.com

Video: The Go-Go's - Our Lips Are Sealed (1981) - youtube

Blogload: The Go-Go's - Beauty And The Beat - takethepills.blogspot.com

Pauline Murray and The Invisible Girls - Mister X

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On this date in 1980, Pauline Murray and The Invisible Girls released their second single, "Mister X". It was backed by "Two Shots". The A side appeared on their self-titled debut album. The B side did not. Pauline Murray and The Invisible Girls released just one album and three singles as a group. Pauline Murray was the ex-lead singer of Newcastle, England punk band Penetration. The Invisible Girls were the backing group for London punk poet laureate John Cooper Clarke at one time.



Wikipedia: Pauline Murray

Blogload: Pauline Murray and The Invisible Girls - debut album - adashingblade.blogspot.com

Big Boys - Frat Cars

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On this date in 1980, Big Boys released their debut EP, Frat Boys. It was a four song, 7-inch record that included, in addition to the title track, "Heartbeat", "Movies" and "Mutant Rock". None of these tracks appeared on their debut studio album, Industry Standard (also known as the Where's My Towel? album). The Austin, Texas punk band lasted until 1984.



Wikipedia: Big Boys

Fansite: soundonsound.org

Blogload: Big Boys - The Skinny Elvis - a compilation (including all four tracks from the Frat Cars EP) - dieorbedied.blogspot.com

Wire - Map Reference 41°N 93°W

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On this date in 1979, Wire released their sixth single, "Map Ref. 41°N 93°W". It was backed by "Go Ahead". The A side appeared on their third album, 154. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus track on a subsequent CD re-release. The London punk/post-punk band went on hiatus in 1980 and the band members worked on other projects. They re-formed in 1985 and have been on and off ever since.



Wikipedia: Wire

Official Website: pinkflag.com

Blogload: Wire - 154 - w1re12xu.blogspot.com

The Jam - Down In The Tube Station At Midnight

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On this date in 1978, The Jam released their sixth single, "Down In The Tube Station At Midnight". The B sides were "So Sad About Us" and "The Night". The A side appeared on their third album, All Mod Cons. The B sides were non-LP tracks but were added on as bonus tracks when the deluxe edition of the album was released on CD. The single reached the #15 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Woking, England punk/mod revivalist band have not played together since disbanding in 1982 though Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler have toured together as The Jam since. Paul Weller is the holdout.



Wikipedia: The Jam

Official Website: thejamfan.net

Video: The Jam - Down In The Tube Station At Midnight - on Top Of The Pops - 1978 - youtube

Blogload: The Jam - All Mod Cons - abc-afterglow.blogspot.com

Some Chicken - New Religion

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On this date in 1977, Some Chicken released their debut single, "New Religion". It was backed by "Blood On The Wall". The Cambridge, England punk band released just two records before disappearing.



Blogload: Some Chicken - New Religion - 7 inch (both sides) - kbdrecords.com

Celia & The Mutations - You Better Believe Me

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On this date in 1977, Celia & The Mutations released their second single, "You Better Believe Me". It was backed by "Round And Round". The Surrey, England band was led by Celia Collin. The Mutations were really The Stranglers in disguise. They released just two singles under this name.



Blogload: Celia & The Mutations - You Better Believe Me - 7 inch (both sides) - isksp.blogspot.com

The Jam - The Modern World

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On this date in 1977, The Jam released their third single, "The Modern World". It was backed by two songs recorded live, "Sweet Soul Music" and "Back In My Arms Again" plus part of another live song, "Bricks And Mortar". The A side appeared on their second album, This Is The Modern World. The single reached the #36 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Woking, England punk/mod revivalist band disbanded in 1982 after six studio albums. Paul Weller went on to form The Style Council. Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler have toured together since but Paul Weller has no interest in a reunion.



Wikipedia: The Jam

Official Website: thejamfan.net

Video: The Jam - The Modern World - live - date unknown - youtube

Blogload: The Jam - This Is The Modern World - iwantdownloads.blogspot.com

A Flock Of Seagulls - Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You)

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On this date in 1982, A Flock Of Seagulls released their seventh single, "Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You)". It was backed by "Committed". The A side appeared on their second album, Listen. The B side was a non-LP track whose extended version was added as a bonus when the album was re-released on CD. The single reached the #10 spot on the U.K singles chart and the #26 spot on the U.S. singles chart. The Liverpool, England new wave band disbanded in 1986. Since 1995, they have performed occasionally.



Wikipedia: A Flock Of Seagulls

A Fansite: afosfanclub.com

Video: A Flock Of Seagulls - Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You) - on Top Of The Pops - 1982 - youtube

Blogload: A Flock Of Seagulls - The Best Of - thos3wir3s.blogspot.com

Sex Gang Children - Into The Abyss

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On this date in 1982, Sex Gang Children released their debut single, Into The Abyss. It was backed by "Dieche". Neither track appeared on a regular studio album. The Bristol, England goth band was a regular at the legendary London club, The Batcave. They disbanded in 1984 after one album, a live cassette and a few singles. many compilations have been released since.



Wikipedia: Sex Gang Children

Official Website: sexgangchildren.com

Blogload: Sex Gang Children - Dieche - a compilation (including both sides of the "Into The Abyss" single) - and more - sickness-abounds.blogspot.com

Classix Nouveaux - The End...Or The Beginning?

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On this date in 1982, Classix Nouveaux released their ninth single, "The End...Or The Beginning?" It was backed by "Chemin Chagrin". Neither track appeared on an album. The single reached the #60 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London post punk/new wave band was formed when formed after Jak Airport and BP Hurding left X-Ray Spex. They disbanded in 1985.



Wikipedia: Classix Nouveaux

Video: Classix Nouveaux - The End...Or The Beginning? - youtube

Blogload: The Very Best Of Classix Nouveaux - discotrax80s.blogspot.com

The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic

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On this date in 1981, The Police released their thirteenth single, "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic". It was backed by "Flexible Strategies". The A side appeared on their fourth album, Ghost In The Machine. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #1 spot on the U.K. singles chart and the #3 spot on the U.S. singles chart. The London new wave band disbanded in 1984. Last year, they reunited on a much publicized reunion tour and have toured this year as well.



Wikipedia: The Police

Official Website: thepolice.com

Video: The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic - youtube

Blogload: The Police - Ghost In The Machine - bloodyrevolutions.blogspot.com

INXS - Underneath The Colours

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On this date in 1981, INXS released their second album, Underneath The Colours. It contained the singles, "Stay Young" and "Underneath The Colours". The single reached the #21 spot in Australia and the album reached the #15 spot there. The next album would bring them recognition outside of their native Australia. Originally called The Farriss Brothers, named after bandmember brothers, Andrew, Jon and Tim, The Perth, Australia new wave band came to a sudden halt when lead singer Michael Hutchence died on November 22, 1997, apparently due to hanging by his own hands. They have recently found a new singer and have recorded and performed.



Wikipedia: INXS

Official Website: inxs.com

Blogload: INXS - Underneath The Colours - historyofthe80s.blogspot.com

Angelic Upstarts - Different Strokes

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On this date in 1981, Angelic Upstarts released their tenth single "Different Strokes". It was backed by "Different Strokes (Different Dub)". Neither track appeared on an album originally though both tracks were added to their fourth studio album, Still From The Heart, when it was re-released on CD. This single was a departure from the norm from the Northern English Oi! band in that these were reggae songs. Founded in 1977, the South Shields, England Oi! band is still together.



Wikipedia: Angelic Upstarts

Myspace: myspace.com/angelicupstartsmusic

Blogload: Angelic Upstarts - Still From The Heart - hangoverhard.blogspot.com

The Piranhas - I Don't Want My Body

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On this date in 1980, The Piranhas released their sixth single, "I Don't Want My Body". It was backed by "(I'm Gonna Get) Well Away". The A side appeared on their self-titled debut album. The B side was a non-LP track. The Brighton, England ska/punk band disbanded in 1982 after one album and several singles.



Wikipedia: The Piranhas

Blogload: The Piranhas - debut album - marcoonthebass.blogspot.com

Dead Kennedys - Kill The Poor

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On this date in 1980, Dead Kennedys released their third single, "Kill The Poor". It was backed by "In-Sight". The A side appeared on their debut album, Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables, though it was a re-recorded version. The B side was a non-LP track. The San Francisco hardcore punk band disbanded in 1986 after four albums, an EP and several singles. They re-formed in 2001 without frontman Jello Biafra.



Wikipedia: Dead Kennedys

Official Website: deadkennedys.com

Video: Dead Kennedys - Kill The Poor - live 1979 - youtube

Blogload: Dead Kennedys - Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables - stealingofanation.blogspot.com

Paul Kelly and The Dots - Billy Baxter

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On this date in 1980, Paul Kelly and The Dots released their third single, "Billy Baxter". It was backed by "Hard Knocks". Both tracks appeared on their debut album, Talk. The single reached the #38 spot in their native Australia but failed to chart elsewhere. The Adelaide, Australian power pop band released two albums before disbanding. Paul Kelly performed as Paul Kelly and The Coloured Girls and Paul Kelly and The Messengers as well as, simply, Paul Kelly, later on. He is still active.



Wikipedia: Paul Kelly

Official Paul Kelly Website: paulkelly.com.au

Blogload: Paul Kelly and The Dots - Talk - madparade.blogspot.com

UB40 - The Earth Dies Screaming

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On this date in 1980, UB40 released their third 7-inch single, "The Earth Dies Screaming". It was backed by "Dream A Lie". Neither track appeared on an album initially both both were picked up on 1985's compilation album, The UB40 File. The single reached the #10 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Birmingham, England reggae band continues to record and perform.



Wikipedia: UB40

Official Website: ub40.co.uk

Video: UB40 - The Earth Dies Screaming - youtube

Blogload: The UB40 File - and more - musica-para-compartir.blogspot.com

Notsensibles - I'm In Love With Margaret Thatcher

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On this date in 1979, Notsensibles released their second single, "I'm In Love With Margaret Thatcher". It was backed by "Little Boxes" and "Gary Bushell's Band Of The Week". Only "Little Boxes" appeared on their debut album, Instant Classics, though the others were added as bonus tracks when the album was re-released on CD as the enhanced Instant Punk Classics. The Lancashire, England punk band released four singles and one album by the time they hung it up in 1981. They have re-united.



Official Website: notsensibles.com

Blogload: Notsensibles - Instant Punk Classics - a compilation - borninthebasement.net

Elvis Costello - Radio Radio

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On this date in 1978, Elvis Costello released his ninth single, "Radio Radio". It was backed by "Tiny Steps". Neither track appeared on the U.K. version of his second album, This Year's Model, but the A side was included in the U.S. version. The A side was added as a bonus track to the U.K. version when re-released on CD. The single reached the #29 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London punk/new wave singer is still active.



Wikipedia: Elvis Costello

Official Website: elviscostello.com

Video: Elvis Costello - Radio Radio - on Top Of The Pops - 1978 - youtube

Blogload: Elvis Costello - My Aim Is True - abc-afterglow.blogspot.com

Bauhaus - The Sky's Gone Out

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On this date in 1982, Bauhaus released their third studio album, The Sky's Gone Out. The album included a different mix of the single, "Spirit" (#42 U.K.). The Northampton, England goth band, originally known as Bauhaus 1919, broke up in 1983. Peter Murphy found some success as a solo artist. After some other short-lived projects, the remaining former members of Bauhaus (Daniel Ash, David J and Kevin Haskins) formed Love And Rockets. Bauhaus recently reunited to record a new album and tour.



Wikipedia: Bauhaus

Official Website: bauhausmusik.com

Blogload: Bauhaus - The Sky's Gone Out - bibliotecademp3.blogspot.com

Happy Birthday!

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Daniel "Woody" Woodgate of Madness (and, later, Voice Of The Beehive) turns 48 today.


From the top: Chas Smash, Mike Barson, Suggs McPherson,
Mark Bedford, Lee Thompson, Daniel Woodgate and Chris Foreman

Wikipedia: Madness

Official Website: madness.co.uk

Video: Madness - Baggy Trousers - on Top Of The Pops - 1980 - youtube

Blogload: Lots Of Madness - bloodyrevolutions.blogspot.com

Scritti Politti - The "Sweetest Girl"

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On this date in 1981, Scritti Politti released their second single, "The 'Sweetest Girl'". It was backed by "Lions After Slumber". Both tracks appeared on their debut album, Songs To Remember. The single reached the #64 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The band was really just Green Gartside and whatever musicians he invited in to record. The Leeds, England post-punk band was founded by Welsh-born Green Gartside. He was its only permanent member. The band continues on.



Wikipedia: Scritti Politti

Blogload: Scritti Politti - Songs To Remember - bestfbothworlds.blogspot.com

T.V. Smith's Explorer's - The Perfect Life

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On this date in 1981, TV Smith's Explorers released their fourth single, "The Perfect Life". It was backed by "Imagination". Both tracks appeared on their only album, Last Words Of The Great Explorer. The London post punk band disbanded in 1981 after four singles and one album. T.V. Smith had been the frontman for The Adverts.



Wikipedia: T.V. Smith

T.V. Smith official website: tvsmith.com

Blogload: T.V. Smith's Explorers - Last Words Of The Great Explorer - nuzzprowlinwolf.blogspot.com

15 Minutes - That's What You Always Say

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On this date in 1981, 15 Minutes released their only single, "That's What You Always Say". It was backed by "Last Chance For You". Neither track appeared on an album, in fact, the single was their only release. The Los Angeles neo-psychedelic band was fronted by Steve Wynn who was on his way to form Dream Syndicate. He re-recorded and re-released both of these songs with the new band. When Dream Syndicate's debut album, The Days Of Wine And Roses, was re-released on CD, the versions recorded as 15 Minutes were added as bonus tracks.



Blogload: The Dream Syndicate - The Days Of Wine And Roses - taringa.net

Haircut One Hundred - Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)

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On this date in 1981, Haircut One Hundred released their debut single "Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)". It was backed by "Boat Party". The A side appeared on their debut album, Pelican West. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus track on a CD re-release. The single reached the #4 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Kent, England new wave band released two albums (the latter after singer Nick Heyward went on to pursue a solo career) and disbanded in 1984.



Wikipedia: Haircut 100

Video: Haircut One Hundred - Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl) - on Top Of The Pops - 1981 - youtube

Blogload: Haircut 100 - Pelican West - babakazoo.blogspot.com

Green On Red - Two Bibles

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On this date in 1981, Green On Red released their debut EP. It was a five track effort that was not really titled but has come to be called Two Bibles. None of the songs found their way onto their 1983 debut album. The Los Angeles punk/neo psychedelic band formed in Tucson, Arizona but moved to Los Angeles in 1980. They released nine albums before disbanding in 1992. They re-formed a few years ago and have toured several times since.



Wikipedia: Green On Red

Official Website: greenonred.net

Blogload: Green On Red - Two Bibles - plaka-plaka.blogspot.com

Little Bo Bitch

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On this date in 1979, Little Bo Bitch released their self-titled debut album. It included both of their singles, "It's Only Love" and "Take It Easy". The British power pop band was called The Lonely Boys in the U.S. and the album was called The Lonely Boys. Their U.S. distribution company did not think that Little Bo Bitch was a very marketable name. This was their only album under either moniker. The London power pop band disbanded in 1980 after two singles and one album.



Blogload: The Lonely Boys (Little Bo Bitch) - debut album - digivinyltal.blogspot.com

Madness - One Step Beyond

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On this date in 1979, Madness released their debut album, One Step Beyond. It contained a re-recorded version of their single, "The Prince" (#16 U.K.) plus their singles, "One Step Beyond" (#7 U.K.) and "My Girl" (#3 U,K.). The album reached the #2 spot on the U.K. albums chart. The London ska band called it quits in 1986 but re-formed in 1992 and is still intact.



On this date, they also released their second single, "One Step Beyond". It was backed by "Mistakes". The 12 inch version included a third song, "Nutty Theme". The A side was on the debut by the two additional tracks were not.



Wikipedia: Madness

Official Website: madness.co.uk

Video: Madness - One Step Beyond - youtube

Blogload: Madness - One Step Beyond - music4skinheads.wordpress.com

Angelic Upstarts - Never 'Ad Nothin'

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On this date in 1979, Angelic Upstarts released their fourth single, "Never 'Ad Nothin'". It was backed by "Nowhere Left To Hide". The A side appeared on their second album, We Gotta Get Out Of This Place. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. The single reached the #52 spot on the U.K. singles chart. Founded in 1977, the South Shields, England Oi! band is still together.



Wikipedia: Angelic Upstarts

Myspace: myspace.com/angelicupstartsmusic

Blogload: Angelic Upstarts - Never 'Ad Nothin' - 7 inch (both sides) - and more - hangoverhard.blogspot.com

Gang Of Four - Damaged Goods

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On this date in 1978, Gang Of Four released their debut single, "Damaged Goods". It was backed by "Love Like Anthrax" and "Armalite Rifle". Both "Damaged Goods" and "Love Like Anthrax" appeared on their debut album, Entertainment! (the latter now called "Anthrax"). "Armalite Rifle" was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. The Leeds, England post punk band went on hiatus in 1983 but has performed sporadically since then.



Wikipedia: Gang Of Four

Official Website: gangoffour.co.uk

Blogload: Gang Of Four - Entertainment - powerpopoverdose.blogspot.com

Japan - Sometimes I Feel So Low

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On this date in 1978, Japan released their fourth single, "Sometimes I Feel So Low". It was backed by "Love Is Infectious". Both songs appeared on their second album, Obscure Alternatives. The London new wave disbanded in 1982 after five studio albums. Their last live performance? Yes...it was in Japan.



Wikipedia: Japan

A Great Japan Fansite: japansylvian.com

Video: Japan - Sometimes I Feel So Low - youtube

Blogload: Japan - Obscure Alternatives - and more - turkrock.org

Fad Gadget - Under The Flag

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On this date in 1982, Fad Gadget released their third album, Under The Flag. It contained the single, "For Whom The Bell Tolls" as well as a different version of the single "Life On The Line" (called "Life On The Line IV" on the album). The London, England avant-garde band was actually Frank Tovey and an ever-changing group of musicians. Fad Gadget broke up in 1984. Frank Tovey passed away April 3, 2002.



Wikipedia: Fad Gadget

Official Website: fadgadget.co.uk

Not Under The Flag but...
Blogload: The Fad Gadget Singles – taringa.net

Midnight Oil - Power And The Passion

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On this date in 1982, Midnight Oil released their eighth single, a 12-inch fronted by "The Power And The Passion". The B side was "Glitch, Baby Glitch". The A side was an extended version of the track that appeared on their fourth album, 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1. The B side was a non-LP track. The U.S. version had a third track, an instrumental called "Wedding Cake Island". The single reached the #8 spot on their native Australia's singles chart but did not chart elsewhere. The power pop band from Sydney, Australia gained chart success in their homeland long before making any noise in the U.K. and U.S. That would arrive in the mid-80's. The band broke up in 2002.



Wikipedia: Midnight Oil

Official Website: midnightoil.com

Video: Midnight Oil - Power And The Passion - on Thicke Of The Night - 1984 - youtube

Blogload: Midnight Oil - 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 - music4ursenses.blogspot.com

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