On this date in 1981, Fire Engines released their debut album, Lubricate Your Living Room. It included the single, "Get Up And Use Me" (#9 U.K. indie singles chart). The album reached the #4 spot on the U.K. indie album chart. The post-punk band from Edinburgh, Scotland disbanded in 1981 after three singles and just one album.
Wikipedia: Fire Engines
Blogload: Fire Engines - Fond - a compilation - includes all 8 tracks from Lubricate Your Living Room - totalwire.blogspot.com
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On this date in 1980, The Offs released their second single, "You Fascinate me". It was backed by "My World". The A side appeared on their debut album, First Record. The San Francisco, California punk/ska band released a few singles but only one studio album.
Blogload: The Offs - You Fascinate Me - 7 inch (both sides) - and more - lastdaysofmanonearth.com
On this date in 1979, The Monochrome Set released their debut single, "He's Frank". It was backed by "Alphaville". Neither track appeared on an album. The London post punk band rose from the ashes of a 1976 college band called The B Sides which included Stuart Goddard (Adam Ant). They released five albums before disbanding in 1985. They re-formed a few years later.
Wikipedia: The Monochrome Set
Unofficial Website: themonochromeset.co.uk
Blogload: The Monochrome Set - He's Frank - 7 inch (both sides) - filthysick.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, The Rude Kids released their second single, "Stranglers (If It's Quiet, Why Don't You Play?)". It was backed by "Punk Will Never Die!". Neither track appeared on a regular album. The A side was a direct response to The Stranglers' song, "Sweden (All Quiet on the Eastern Front)" which was, in itself in response to the rough treatment they received in Sweden on a recent tour. The Stockholm, Sweden punk band released two albums and several singles before disbanding in 1983.
Blogload: The Rude Kids - Stranglers (If It's Quiet, Why Don't You Play?) - 7 inch (both sides) - www.7inchpunk.com
On this date in 1981, Joe Jackson released his eleventh single, "Beat Crazy". It was backed by a live version of "Is She Really Going Out With Him? The A side appeared on his third album, Beat Crazy. The Staffordshire, England punk/new wave musician still records.
Wikipedia: Joe Jackson
Official Website: joejackson.com
Video: Joe Jackson - Beat Crazy - live - 1983 - youtube
Blogload: Joe Jackson - Beat Crazy - silveraintr.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Plastics released their debut album, Welcome Plastics. It was only released in Japan. It contained the single, "Copy". The Japanese new wave band released three albums, an EP and several singles before disbanding in the early 80's.
Wikipedia: Plastics
A good Plastics Website: rockofjapan.com
Not Welcome Plastics but their third album which included many re-worked versions of songs from their debut...
Blogload: Plastics - Welcome Back - 53rdand3rd.wordpress.com
On this date in 1982, Soft Cell released their sixth single, "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye". It was backed by an instrumental version of the feature track. The A side appeared on their debut album, Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret. The single reached the #3 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Leeds, England new wave band disbanded in 1984 but has gotten together again in recent years.
Wikipedia: Soft Cell
A Fansite: soft-cell.tripod.com
Video: Soft Cell - Say Hello, Wave Goodbye - youtube
Blogload: Soft Cell - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret - nobrasil.org
On this date in 1982, Divinyls released their debut EP, Music From Monkey Grip, the soundtrack from a movie. The EP contained their single, "Boys In Town". The EP reached the #25 spot on the Australian albums chart. The Sydney, Australia new wave band disbanded in 1996 but re-formed recently.
Wikipedia: Divinyls
Myspace: myspace.com/officialdivinyls
Blogload: Divinyls - Music From Monkey Grip - www.taringa.net
On this date in 1982, Haircut One Hundred released their second single, "Love Plus One". It was backed by "Marine Boy". Both tracks appeared on their debut album, Pelican West. The song reached the #3 spot on the U.K. singles chart and the #37 spot on the U.S. 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 One Hundred
Video: Haircut One Hundred - Love Plus One - on TV - 1982 - youtube
Blogload: Haircut One Hundred - Pelican West - babakazoo.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Ralph Records released an album of west coast punk/avante garde bands. It contained tracks by Chrome, The Residents, MX-80 and Tuxedomoon. The release was called Subterranean Modern.
Blogload: Subterranean Modern - compilation - mutant-sounds.blogspot.com
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