On this date in 1982, Comsat Angels released their fourth single, "It's History". It was backed by "Zinger". The B side appeared on their third album, Fiction. The A side was a non-LP track that was added to the album as a bonus when it was re-released on CD. The Sheffield, England post-punk/new wave band changed their name to the C.S. Angels later on due to some pressure from Comsat, the satellite company. They disbanded in 1995.
Wikipedia: Comsat Angels
A good Fansite: comsatangels.net
Blogload: Comsat Angels - Fiction - www.taringa.net
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In April of 1982, The Exploited released their fifth single, "Attack". It was backed by "Alternative". The B side appeared on their second studio album, Troops Of Tomorrow. The A side was a non-LP track. The Edinburgh, Scotland band was one of the U.K.'s original Oi! bands. They are still together but moved towards thrash by the late '80's.
Wikipedia: The Exploited
Official Website: the-exploited.net
Blogload: The Exploited - Singles Collection - hellcrashtest.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Nick Lowe released his fourteenth single, "My Heart Hurts". It was backed by a live track called "Pet You and Hold You". The 12 inch version included two additional live tracks, "Cracking Up" and "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding". The A side appeared on his third album, Nick The Knife. The power pop singer from Surrey, U.K. was later teamed with Dave Edmunds in Rockpile.
Wikipedia: Nick Lowe
Official Website: nicklowe.net
Blogload: Nick Lowe - Nicks Knack - a semi-compilation - includes "My Heart Hurts" - rideyourpony-twighlightzone.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Culture Club released their first single, "White Boy". It was backed by "Love Twist". Both songs appeared on their debut album, Kissing To Be Clever. While the single did not crack the top 100 in the U.K., number one singles were on their way for the band by year's end. The London, England new wave band lasted until 1986.
Wikipedia: Culture Club
Official Website: culture-club.co.uk
Blogload: Culture Club - Kissing To Be Clever - discotrax80s.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Fun Boy Three released their fourth single, "The Telephone Always Rings". It was backed by "The Alibi". The A side appeared on their self-titled debut album. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #17 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The band members, Terry Hall, Neville Staples and Lynval Golding, were all members of The Specials before leaving to form The Fun Boy Three. The Coventry, England ska band lasted until 1983.
Wikipedia: Fun Boy Three
Video: Fun Boy Three - The Telephone Always Rings - on Top Of The Pops - 1982 - youtube
Blogload: The Fun Boy Three - debut album - babakazoo.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Deutsch-Amerikanische Freundschaft, also known as D.A.F., released their third album, Alles Ist Gut. It contained the singles, "Der Mussolini" and "Als War's Das Letze Mal". The Dusseldorf, Germany experimental new wave band disbanded in 1982 but re-formed a few years later and is still together.
Wikipedia: D.A.F.
Official Website: daf.ag
Blogload: D.A.F. Alles Ist Gut - markocentrismo.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, The Members released their seventh single, "Working Girl". It was backed by "Holiday In Tanganika" and "Everyday Is Just A Holiday". The A side was on their third album, Uprhythm Downbeat. The B sides were not but were added as bonus tracks when the album was re-released on CD. This album was released as Going West in the U.K. in 1983. The Camberley, England punk/post punk band released four albums before disbanding in 1983.
Wikipedia: The Members
Official Website: themembers.co.uk
Video: The Members - Working Girl - youtube
Blogload: The Members - Going West - earfulofnoize.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Altered Images released their second single, "A Day's Wait". It was backed by "Who Cares?" The A side appeared on their debut album, Happy Birthday. The B side did not but was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. The Glasgow, Scotland new wave band, led by Clare Grogan, released three albums before disbanding in 1983. Bassist Johnny McElhone formed Hipsway after they disbanded.
Wikipedia: Altered Images
Blogload: Altered Images - Happy Birthday - takethepills.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, The Plastics released their third album, Welcome Back which was primarily a greatest hits album made up of songs from their first two releases in Japan. This was their first release in the U.K. and U.S. (though it was simply called The Plastics in the U.S.) All songs were re-recorded for the album. The Japanese new wave band disbanded in the early 80's.
Wikipedia: The Plastics
A good Plastics Website: rockofjapan.com
Blogload: The Plastics - Welcome Back - rho-xs.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Killing Joke released their fourth single, "Follow The Leaders". It was backed by "Tension". Both tracks appeared on their second album, What's THIS For...!. The single reached the #55 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London post-punk band disbanded in 1996 but re-formed a few years ago. The original lineup will be touring this year.
Wikipedia: Killing Joke
Official Website: killingjoke.com
Blogload: Killing Joke - What's THIS For...! - infinite-machine.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, The Teardrop Explodes re-released their third single, "Treason (It's Just A Story)". This time it was backed by "Use Me". The A side was a remixed version of the earlier single and it fared better, reaching the #18 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The A side had appeared on their debut album, Kilimanjaro. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus to their debut when re-released on CD. The 12 inch included a french version of the title track called "Traison (C'est Juste Une Histoire)" which also a bonus track on the Kilimajaro CD. The Liverpool, England post punk band disbanded in 1982 after two albums. Lead singer Julian Cope went on to become a successful solo artist. Keyboardist Paul Simpson formed The Wild Swans.
Wikipedia: The Teardrop Explodes
Video: The Teardrop Explodes - Treason - on Top Of The Pops - 1981 - youtube
Blogload: The Teardrop Explodes - Kilimanjaro - commercialzone.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Chelsea released their sixth single, "Look At The Outside". It was backed by "Don't Get Me Wrong". Both tracks appeared on their second album, Alternative Hits. The London punk band originally consisted of Gene October, William Broad (Billy Idol), Tony James and John Towe. Within a few weeks, everyone except Gene October bolted to form Generation X. Gene October had to recruit an entire new band. They are still active with Gene October still up front.
Wikipedia: Chelsea
Official Website: chelseapunkband.com
Blogload: Chelsea - Alternative Hits - drunksongs.blogspot.com
Wayne Kramer of MC5 turns 60 today!
MC5, clockwise from top left: Michael Davis, Fred "Sonic" Smith,
Wayne Kramer, Dennis Thompson and Rob Tyner.
Wikipedia: MC5
A good MC5 Website: mc5.org
Video: MC5 - Kick Out The Jams - on TV 1972 - youtube
Blogload: The Big Bang! - Best Of The MC5 - whowasyou.bloringa.net
On this date in 1982, The Associates released their eleventh single, "Club Country". It was backed by ""A.G. It's You Again". The A side appeared on their third album, Sulk. The B side was a non-LP track. The 12 inch version added "Ulgragyceptemol" (added as a bonus to Sulk when it was re-released) and a remixed version of "Club Country". The single reached the #10 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Edinburgh, Scotland new wave band disbanded in 1990 after four albums but re-formed a few years later. The band affectively ended with the death of Billy MacKenzie in 1997.
Wikipedia: The Associates
A Fansite: affectionatebunch.fr
Video: The Associates - Club Country - on Top Of The Pops - 1982 - youtube
Blogload: The Associates - Sulk - bestfbothworlds.blogspot.com
In April of 1982, Subhumans released their second EP, Reason For Existence. It was a four song record that included "Big City", "Peroxide", "Reason For Existence" and "Cancer". None of the tracks appeared on their 1983 studio debut full-length album, The Day The Country Died. Subhumans are a Wiltshire, U.K. second wave punk band that still records and performs.
Myspace: myspace.com/subhumansuk
Blogload: Subhumans - Reason For Existence - hellcrashtest.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Anti-Pasti released their third single, "East To The West". It was backed by "Burn In Your Own Flames". The A side appeared on their second album, Caution In The Wind. The B side did not but it was added as a bonus track when it was re-released on CD. The Derby, England punk band released two albums and several singles before disbanding in 1984.
Wikipedia: Anti-Pasti
Myspace: myspace.com/antipastiuk
Blogload: Anti-Pasti - Caution In The Wind - hangoverhard.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Adam and the Ants released their tenth single, "Stand And Deliver". The B side was "Beat My Guest". The A side appeared on their third album, Prince Charming. The B side was a non-LP track which had been written in the early days of Adam and The Ants. The single reached the #1 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London punk/post punk band broke up in 1982 when Adam ditched the rest of the Ants and went solo. Well...almost all The Ants. He retained guitarist, co-songwriter Marco Pirroni.
Wikipedia: Adam and The Ants
Official Adam Ant Website: adam-ant.net
Video: Adam and The Ants - Stand And Deliver - on TV 1981 - youtube
Blogload: Adam and The Ants - Prince Charming - gustavoeo.net
On this date in 1981, Japan released their tenth single, "The Art Of Parties". The B side was "Life Without Buildings". The A side appeared on their fifth album, Tin Drum. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #48 spot on the U.K. singles chart. 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 - The Art Of Parties - live 1982 - youtube
Blogload: Japan - Tin Drum - c-60lownoise.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, OMD released their third single, "Messages". It was backed by "Taking Sides Again". The A side appeared on their self-titled debut album. 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 #13 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Cheshire, England new wave band was led by Paul Humphreys (ex-Dalek I Love You) and Andy McCluskey. When Humphries left in 1989, McCluskey kept the band going until 1996. They have recently re-formed with the classic line-up.
Wikipedia: OMD
Official Website: omd.uk.com
Video: Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Messages - youtube
Blogload: The Best Of Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - algommusica.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Squeeze released their eleventh single, "Pulling Mussels (From The Shell)". It was backed by "What The Butler Saw". The A side appeared on their third album, Argybargy. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #44 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London new wave band disbanded in 1982 only to re-form in 1985 and stayed intact until 1999. They have recently done some touring together again.
Wikipedia: Squeeze
Official Website: squeezefan.com
Video: Squeeze - Pulling Mussels (From The Shell) - live 1980 - youtube
Blogload: Squeeze - Argybargy - soundless-space.blogspot.com
On this date in 1977, The Jam released their debut single, "In The City". It was backed by "Takin' My Love". Both tracks appeared on their debut album, In The City. The single reached the #40 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Woking, England punk/mod revivalist band disbanded in 1982 at the peak of their success, having placed their last three albums in the top five spots on the U.K. albums chart and their last eight U.K. single releases in the top 10. A reunion doesn't seem likely. 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 - In The City - live 1977 - youtube
Blogload: The Jam - In The City - backin77.blogspot.com
On this date in 1977, Blondie released their second single, "In The Flesh". It was backed by "Man Overboard". Both songs were on their self-titled debut album. The single did not chart in the U.S. or the U.K. but reached the #2 spot on the Australian singles chart. Before they disbanded in 1982, they would find plenty of chart success with five #1 singles in the U.K. and four in the U.S. The New York City punk/new wave band re-formed in 1998.
Wikipedia: Blondie
Official Website: blondie.net
Video: Blondie - In The Flesh - youtube
Blogload: Blondie - debut album - and more - anna77pride.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, A Certain Ratio released its debut vinyl album (they released a cassette only LP in 1980) called To Each... The album did not yield any singles, unless you include "The Fox" which was on a previously released four song EP that included "Shack Up". The Manchester, England post-punk band, who recorded for the legendary Factory Records, still records and performs.
Wikipedia: A Certain Ratio
Official Website: acrmcr.com
Blogload: A Certain Ratio - To Each... - rho-xs.blogspot.com
Bonus...three early singles
Blogload: A Certain Ratio - three early singles - spinstersrock.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, The Valves released their third single, "It Don't Mean Nothing At All". The B side was "Linda Vindaloo". The Edinburgh, Scotland punk band released a total of three singles before disbanding but did not produce an album. Bassist Pada Scott, when asked what the name of their album would be, once said Can't Stand The Rezillos Either, poking fun at their countrymen's album, Can't Stand The Rezillos. There was, of course, no album under any title.
Blogload: The Valves - "It Don't Mean Nothing At All" and "Linda Vindaloo" - asfm.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, Blondie had the #1 single in the U.K., "Heart Of Glass". It appeared on their third album, Parallel Lines.
Wikipedia: Blondie
Official Website: blondie.net
Video: Blondie - Heart Of Glass - live 1979 - youtube
Blogload: Blondie - Parallel Lines - 70sflashback.blogspot.com
On this date in 1978, Sham 69 released their fourth single, "Angels With Dirty Faces". It was backed by "The Cockney Kids Are Innocent". The A side appeared on their second album, That's Life. The B side did not but was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. The single climbed to the #19 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Hersham, England punk band disbanded in 1980 but re-formed in the late 80's and has been on and off ever since.
Wikipedia: Sham 69
Official Website: sham69.com
Video: Sham 69 - Angels With Dirty Faces - live 1978 - youtube
Blogload: Sham 69 - That's Life - ya-cant-go-home.blogspot.com
On this date in 1978, Elvis Costello released his seventh single, "Pump It Up". It was backed by "Big Tears". The A side appeared on his second album, This Year's Model. The B side was a non-LP track but was included on the album when it was re-released on CD. The single reached the #24 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London punk/new wave singer is still recording and performing.
Wikipedia: Elvis Costello
Official Website: elviscostello.com
Video: Elvis Costello - Pump It Up - youtube
Blogload: Elvis Costello - This Year's Model - cyranounico.blogspot.com
On this date in 1978, Venus and The Razorblades released their third single, "Workin' Girl". It was backed by "Midnight". The Los Angeles punk/new wave band was managed by ex-Runaways manager Kim Fowley. The band released three singles and an album called Songs From The Sunshine Jungle and were done by 1978.
Wikipedia: Venus and The Razorblades
Official Website: venusandtherazorblades.com
Not Workin' Girl but...
Blogload: Venus and The Razorblades - Punk-A-Rama and Press Conference - their debut single - anna77pride.blogspot.com
On this date in 1978, Pere Ubu released their first EP, Datapanik In The Year Zero. It contained five tracks, "Heart Of Darkness", "30 Seconds Over Tokyo", "Cloud 149", "Heaven" and "Untitled".
These were all early tracks and had not appeared on an album. The Cleveland avant-garde/proto punk band formed when Rocket From The Tombs disbanded. Dave Thomas and Peter Laughner formed Pere Ubu while fellow Rocket From The Tombs band members, Cheetah Chrome and Johnny Blitz, founded The Dead Boys. Pere Ubu continues to release music.
Wikipedia: Pere Ubu
Official Website: ubuprojex.net
Blogload: Pere Ubu - Datapanik In The Year Zero - box set - commercialzone.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Blondie released their eighteenth single, "Island Of Lost Souls". It was backed by "Dragonfly". Both songs were on their sixth album, The Hunter. The single reached the #11 spot on the U.K. singles chart and the #37 spot on the U.S. singles chart. The New York City punk/new wave band broke up in 1982 but they re-formed in 1998.
Wikipedia: Blondie
Official Website: blondie.net
Video: Blondie - Island Of Lost Souls - live 1982 - youtube
Blogload: Blondie - The Hunter - and more - anna77pride.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, The Insane released their third single, "El Salvador". It was backed by "Chinese Rocks" and "Nuclear War". The Wigan, U.K. Oi! band released three singles of their own and then a split single in 1984. They did not release a studio album.
Blogload: The Insane - El Salvador single - all three tracks - punksonpostcards.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Death In June released their debut EP, Heaven Street. Aside from the title track, it also included "We Drive East" and "In The Night Time". A version of the title track appeared on their debut album, The Guilty Have No Pride. The other two tracks did not. The London post punk/goth band was formed by former Crisis members Douglas Pierce and Tony Wakeford. The band continues to record and release material.
Wikipedia: Death In June
Official website: deathinjune.net
Video: Death In June - Heaven Street - live 1982 - youtube
Blogload: Death In June - The Guilty Have No Past - metallair.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Modern English released their fifth single, "Life In The Gladhouse". It was backed by "The Choicest View". The A side appeared on their second album, After The Snow. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus track when it was re-released as a CD. The Colchester, England post punk/new wave band first disbanded in 1986. They have reunited to record and perform a few times since.
Wikipedia: Modern English
Blogload: Modern English - After The Snow - rho-xs.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, Japan re-released their sixth single, "Life In Tokyo". This time, it was backed by "European Son". Neither track appeared on an album. The 12 inch version of the A side was added as a bonus to their album, Quiet Life, when re-released on CD. The London new wave disbanded in 1982 after five studio albums.
Wikipedia: Japan
A fansite: lifeintokyo.net
Video: Japan - Life In Tokyo - youtube
Blogload: Japan - Quiet Life - quadabrasion.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, The Outcasts released their fourth single, "Magnum Force". The B side was "Gangland Warfare". Both tracks appeared on their second album, Blood And Thunder. The Belfast, Ireland punk band disbanded in 1985 after two albums and numerous singles.
Wikipedia: The Outcasts
Blogload: The Outcasts - The Punk Singles Collection - shadowsof60.blogspot.com
On this date in 1981, TV Smith's Explorers released their second single, "The Servant". It was backed by "Looking Down On London". The A side appeared on their debut album, Last Words Of The Great Explorer. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. They 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
Marco Pirroni of Adam and The Ants, The Models, Rema-Rema and...an original, albeit brief, member of Siouxsie and The Banshees turns 49 today!
Adam and the Ants, clockwise from bottom: Adam Ant,
Terry Lee Miall, Marco Pirroni, Merrick and Gary Tibbs
Wikipedia: Marco Pirroni
Video: Adam and The Ants - Killer In The Home - on TV 1981 - youtube
Blogload: Lots of Adam and The Ants - u-pil.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Blondie had the #1 single in the U.K., "Call Me". It did not appear on a regular album but it was on the American Gigolo movie soundtrack.
Wikipedia: Blondie
Official Website: blondie.net
Video: Blondie - Call Me - live 1982 - youtube
Blogload: Blondie - Call Me - 4 different versions - dancediscomix80s.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, Patti Smith released her fourth album, Wave. It contained the singles "Frederick" (#63 U.K., #90 U.S.), "Dancing Barefoot" and "So You Want To Be (A Rock 'N' Roll Star)". The album, itself, reached the #18 spot on the U.S. albums chart and the #41 spot on the U.K. albums chart. The New Jersey singer/poet was one of the founders of the New York punk scene and was a regular at CBGB's. She was the last performer on stage on October 15, 2006, the last night that CBGB's was open.
Wikipedia: Patti Smith
Official Website: pattismith.net
Blogload: Patti Smith - Wave - jake-and-elwood-33.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, The Pack released their debut single, "Heathen". It was backed by "Brave New Soldiers". It was the first of two singles by the London punk band who broke up in 1980. Frontman Kirk Brandon went on to front Theatre Of Hate. Drummer Rab Fae Beith went on to The Wall after the first single. He was replaced by ex-PIL drummer Jim Walker for their second release. Although the band did not release anything other than the two singles while intact, a series of posthumous releases found their way into circulation. A 1980 release called Kirk Brandon & The Pack Of Lies contained all four single sides.
Wikipedia: Kirk Brandon
Blogload: The Pack - "Heathen" and "Brave New Soldiers" - and much more - rarepunk.blogspot.com
Chris Mars of The Replacements turns 47 today!
The Replacements, clockwise from bottom left:
Paul Westerberg, Chris Mars, Bob Stinson and Tommy Stinson.
Wikipedia: The Replacements
A fansite: twintone.com/mats
Video: The Replacements - Goddamn Job and Junior's Got A Gun - live 1981 - youtube
Blogload: The Replacements - Sorry Ma, Forgot To Take Out The Trash - blacksheepmusic.blogspot.com
On this date in 1982, Depeche Mode released their fifth single, "The Meaning Of Love". It was backed by "Oberkorn (It's A Small Town)". The A side appeared on their second album, A Broken Frame. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus track to this album when it was re-released on CD. The single reached the #12 on the U.K. singles chart. The Essex, England new wave band still records and performs but they are a trio since Alan Wilder left the band in 1995.
Wikipedia: Depeche Mode
Official Website: depechemode.com
Video: Depeche Mode - The Meaning Of Love - live on TV 1982 - youtube
Blogload: Depeche Mode - A Broken Frame - alt-rock.blogspot.com
Roger Taylor of Duran Duran turns 48 today!
Duran Duran, left to right:
Roger Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Simon Le Bon, Andy Taylor and John Taylor.
Wikipedia: Duran Duran
Official Website: duranduran.com
Video: Duran Duran - Planet Earth - live 1981 - youtube
Blogload: Duran Duran - debut album - nrrules.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, X released their debut album, Los Angeles. There were no singles released from the album. Rolling Stone selected this as #286 on their list of greatest albums of all time. The Los Angeles punk band disbanded in 1993 but has performed occasionally since with its original lineup.
Wikipedia: X
Official Website: xtheband.com
Blogload: X - Los Angeles - commercialzone.blogspot.com
Neol Davies of The Selecter turns 56 today!
The Selecter, clockwise from top left: Charley Bembridge,
Compton Amanor, Pauline Black, Arthurs "Gaps" Hendrickson,
Desmond Brown, Charley Anderson and Neol Davies
Wikipedia: The Selecter
Official Website: theselecter.net
Video: The Selecter - Too Much Pressure - live 1980 - youtube
Blogload: The Selecter - Too Much Pressure - noisejunkie.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, Stiff Little Fingers released their third single, "Gotta Gettaway". It was backed by "Bloody Sunday". The A side appeared on their second album, Nobody's Heroes. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus track on some versions of the re-released CD. The Belfast, Ireland punk band broke up in 1982 after four studio albums, one live album and numerous singles. They re-formed in 1987 and continue on today with original frontman Jake Burns and original bass player Ali McMordie still there.
Wikipedia: Stiff Little Fingers
Official Website: slf.com
Video: Stiff Little Fingers - Gotta Getaway and Tin Soldiers - on TV - 1980 - youtube
Blogload: Stiff Little Fingers - Nobody's Heroes - thesoundshared.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Blondie released their tenth single, "Sunday Girl". It was backed by "I Know But I Don't Know". Both songs appeared on their third album, Parallel Lines. The 12 inch single also offered a French version of "Sunday Girl" which was a non-LP track. The single was their second to reach the #1 spot on the U.K. singles chart. It did not, however, chart in the U.S. The New York City punk/new wave band broke up in 1982 but they re-formed in 1998.
Wikipedia: Blondie
Official Website: blondie.net
Video: Blondie - Sunday Girl - on Top Of The Pops - 1979 - youtube
Blogload: Blondie - Parallel Lines - and more - anna77pride.blogspot.com
On this date in 1978, Throbbing Gristle released their debut single, "United". It was backed by "Zyklon B Zombie". Both appeared on their debut studio album, Second Annual Report. The London industrial/experimental post punk band released a tremendous number of live albums over the course of their career and a few studio albums as well. They lasted until 1981. They re-formed in 2004 and have been somewhat active.
Wikipedia: Throbbing Gristle
Official Website: throbbing-gristle.com
Blogload: Throbbing Gristle - Second Annual Report - and more - deadendmusicshoppe.blogspot.com
On this date in 1978, The Stranglers released their sixth single, "Nice 'N' Sleazy". It was backed by "Shut Up". The A side appeared on their third album, Black And White. The B side was a non-LP track that was added as a bonus track on the album when it was re-released on CD. The single reached the #18 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Surrey, U.K. punk/post punk band is still performing and recording, though without original lead singer, Hugh Cornwell, who left in 1990.
Wikipedia: The Stranglers
Official Website: stranglers.net
Video: The Stranglers - Nice 'N' Sleazy - on Top Of The Pops - 1978 - youtube
Blogload: The Stranglers - Black And White - buildingadraintohousetheinsane.blogspot.com
On this date in 1978, X released their debut single, "Adult Books". It was backed by "We're Desperate". Both tracks appeared on their second album, Wild Gift, but they were re-recorded versions. The original single version of the A side was added to their debut, Los Angeles, and the original single version of the B side was added as a bonus track on the second album when they were re-released on CD. The Los Angeles punk band disbanded in 1993 but has performed occasionally since with its original lineup.
Wikipedia: X
Official Website: xtheband.com
Video: X - We're Desperate - from The Decline Of Western Civilization - youtube
Blogload: X - Wild Gift - commercialzone.blogspot.com
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