The Smiths - What Difference Does It Make?

In January of 1984, The Smiths released their fourth single, "What Difference Does It Make?". The B side was "Back To The Old House". The 12 inch single included a third track, "These Things Take Time". The A side appeared on their self-titled debut album. The supporting songs were non-LP tracks. The single reached the #12 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Manchester, England new wave band broke up in 1987. The Manchester, England new wave band broke up in 1987. Morrissey has continued on, with breaks, since.



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Thompson Twins - Perfect Game

On this date in 1981, Thompson Twins released their third single, "Perfect Game". It was backed by "Politics". Both tracks appeared on their debut album, A Product Of...(Participation). The London new wave band lasted until 1993.



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Blondie - The Tide Is High

On this date in 1981, Blondie had the #1 single in the U.S., "The Tide Is High". The song was from their album, Autoamerican.



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Wreckless Eric - A Popsong

On this date in 1980, Wreckless Eric released his sixth single, "A Popsong". It was backed by a remixed version of "Reconnez Cherie", an earlier single. The A side appeared on his third album, Big Smash. The Stiff Records new wave/power pop artist from Sussex, England still makes music and tours occasionally.



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Happy Birthday!

John Lydon, aka Johnny Rotten, of Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd turns 53 today.


Sex Pistols, left to right:
Steve Jones, Sid Vicious, Johnny Rotten and Paul Cook

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Saturday Night Home Cinema

"Times Square is a 1980 film starring Trini Alvarado, Robin Johnson, and Tim Curry. The plot of the film essentially embodies a punk rock ethic - misunderstood youth forming a band and, through music, articulating their frustrations toward adult authority, personified in the film as parents, the medical establishment, and politicians."

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The Nightingales - Use Your Loaf

On this date in 1982, Nightingales released their second single, "Use Your Loaf". It was backed by "Inside Out" and "Under The Lash". The A side appeared on their debut album, Pigs On Purpose. The two supporting tracks did not but were added to the album as bonus tracks when it was re-released on CD. The Birmingham, England post punk band rose from the ashes of The Prefects, a punk band that included original Nightingales members Robert Lloyd, Paul Apperley, Eamonn Duffy and Joe Crow. Nightingales disbanded in 1986 after three albums and numerous lineup changes. They have reunited and released new material.



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Official Website: thenightingales.org.uk

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Thomas Dolby - Airwaves

On this date in 1982, Thomas Dolby released his third single, "Airwaves". It was backed by "The Wreck Of The Fairchild". Both appeared on his debut album, The Golden Age Of Wireless. The London new wave musician was a previous member of Bruce Woolley and The Camera Club as well as The Fallout Club prior to his solo career. He also wrote "New Toy" for Lene Lovich. After some time off, he has recently started performing again.



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The dB's - Stands For Decibels

On this date in 1981, The dB's released their debut album, Stands For Decibels. It included the singles, "Black And White", "Dynamite", "Bad Reputation" and "Big Brown Eyes". The New York power pop band, made up of natives of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, disbanded in 1987 after four albums. They reunited in 2005.



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Official Website: thedbsonline.net

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Flipper - Love Canal

On this date in 1981, Flipper released their debut single, "Love Canal". It was backed by "Ha Ha Ha". Neither track appeared on their debut album, Generic Flipper. The San Francisco hardcore punk band was led by fromer Negative Trend frontman Will Shatter. They disbanded in 1987 after two studio albums, some live material and several singles. Will Shatter died of a drug overdose in 1988. They re-formed a few times afterwards and are currently finishing a new album.



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Sort Sol - Marble Station

On this date in 1981, Sort Sol released their debut single, "Marble Station". It was backed by "Misguided". Both tracks appeared on the second and last album by Sods, Under En Sort Sol. The Copenhagen, Denmark post punk band had formerly been called Sods and were a punk band. They released two albums and a single under their original name. Sort Sol last released an album a couple of years ago and are still, somewhat, together.



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The Boys - Boys Only

On this date in 1981, The Boys released their fourth album, Boys Only. It contained the singles, "Weekend" and "Let It Rain". The London punk/power pop band recorded four albums as The Boys plus one under their holiday alter-ego, The Yobs, before disbanding in 1982. They were not newcomers to the scene as Matt Dangerfield and Casino Steel were both with London SS along with Mick Jones (The Clash), Tony James (Generation X) and Brian James(The Damned) before forming The Boys. The Boys have been performing live again.



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Official Website: theboys.co.uk

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The Psychedelic Furs - Sister Europe

On this date in 1980, The Psychedelic Furs released their second single, "Sister Europe". It was backed by "****". The A side appeared on their self-titled debut album. The B side was a non-LP track. The London post punk/new wave band lasted until 1991. Brothers Richard and Tim Butler formed Love Spit Love. In 2000, they re-formed with the brothers Butler and Jon Ashton back in the fold. They continue to perform.



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Swell Maps - Read About Seymour

On this date in 1978, Swell Maps released their debut single, "Read About Seymour". It was backed by "Ripped & Torn" and "Black Velvet". All three tracks were actually recorded in 1976. A version of the A side appeared on their third and final album, Whatever Happens Next. The supporting tracks were non-LP tracks. The Birmingham, England post punk band called it quits in 1980 after four singles and three albums, though it's a little strange to categorize them as post punk given the date of these recordings. Maybe pre-post punk?



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The Revillos - Bongo Brain

On this date in 1980, The Revillos released their fifth single, "Bongo Brain". It was backed by "Hip City". Neither track appeared on an album. The Edinburgh, Scotland punk/new wave band were once The Rezillos, but when they broke up, they had to alter their name since both departing and remaining members owned rights to the name. Eugene Reynolds and Faye Fife re-formed under the name The Revillos. Jo Callis and Simon Templar formed Shake. Not long afterwards, Jo Callis would join The Human League. The Rezillos have re-formed since.



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Official Website: revillos.co.uk

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A Flock Of Seagulls - Modern Love Is Automatic

On this date in 1982, A Flock Of Seagulls released their fourth single, "Modern Love Is Automatic". It was backed by "Telecommunication". Both tracks appeared on their self-titled debut album and had already been released as featured sides of a previous single. The Liverpool, England new wave band disbanded in 1986. Since 1995, they have performed occasionally.



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Secret Affair - Business As Usual

On this date in 1982, Secret Affair released their third and final album, Business As Usual. It contained the singles, "Do You Know?" (#57 U.K.) and "Lost In The Night (Mack The Knife)". The album peaked at #84 on the U.K. albums chart. The London mod revivalists called it quits later in the year after six singles and three albums. They have recently reunited.



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Pigbag - Getting Up

On this date in 1982, Pigbag released their third single, "Getting Up". The B side was "Go Cat". The A side appeared on their debut album, Dr. Heckle And Mr. Jive. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #61 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Birmingham, England post-punk band disbanded in 1983 after five singles and three albums.



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The Jam - A Town Called Malice

On this date in 1982, The Jam released their eighteenth single, "A Town Called Malice". It was backed by "Precious". Both tracks appeared on their sixth album, The Gift. It became the third #1 single in the U.K. for the Woking, England punk/mod band. They would call it quits by year's end. They have not played together since disbanding in 1982 though Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler have toured together as The Jam since. Paul Weller has no interest in the revival.



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Official Website: thejamfan.net

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Brian Eno and David Byrne - My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts

On this date in 1981, Brian Eno and David Byrne collaborated to put out an album called My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts. Two singles were released from the album, "The Jezebel Spirit" and "Regiment". David Byrne was still the frontman for Talking Heads at this time. Brian Eno is, of course, a musician in his own right as well as a music producer. They recently collaborated on a second album.



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The Yachts - A Fool Like You

On this date in 1981, The Yachts released their tenth and final single, "A Fool Like You". The B side was "Dubmarine". Neither track appeared on either of their albums. The Liverpool, England power pop band disbanded in 1981 with two albums and ten singles to their credit. J.J. Campbell, Martin Dempsey and Henry Priestman went on to It's Immaterial. Martin Dempsey later went on to Pink Military.



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Stray Cats - Rock This Town

On this date in 1981, Stray Cats released their second single, "Rock This Town". It was backed by "Can't Hurry Love". The A side appeared on the self-titled debut album (and their U.S. debut, Built For Speed). The single reached the #9 spot on the U.K. singles chart and, when released in 1982, the #9 spot on the U.S. singles chart. The Massapequa, NY rockabilly band broke up in 1984 but periodically reunites for performances.



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Official Website: straycats.com

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The Last Words - Today's Kidz

On this date in 1980, The Last Words released their second single, "Today's Kidz". It was backed by "There's Something Wrong". The A side appeared on their self-titled debut (and only) album. The B side was a non-LP track. In total, the Sydney, Australia punk band would release five singles (three of them were releases of "Animal World") and one album before disbanding in 1980.



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Joe Jackson - Look Sharp!

On this date in 1979, Joe Jackson released his debut album, Look Sharp! It contained the singles, "Is She Really Going Out With Him?" (#13 U.K., #21 U.S.), "One More Time" and "Fools In Love" and "Sunday Papers". The album reached the #20 spot on the U.S. albums chart and the #40 spot on the U.K. albums chart. The Staffordshire, England punk/new wave musician still records.



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Buzzcocks - Spiral Scratch

On this date in 1977, Buzzcocks released their first record, Spiral Scratch. It was a four song EP containing "Breakdown", "Times Up", "Boredom" and "Friends Of Mine". None of the tracks would appear on an album. Lead singer Howard Devoto left the band shortly after its release. Pete Shelley moved to the front and, after a brief time with Garth Davies, brought in Steve Garvey on bass to form the classic lineup which lasted until 1981. The Manchester, England punk band re-formed in 1989. Pete Shelley and Steve Diggle remain from the original lineup. Howard Devoto went on to form Magazine and Luxuria.



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Happy Birthday!

Tommy Ramone (born Thomas Erdelyi) of The Ramones turns 57 today.


The Ramones, left to right:
Johnny, Dee Dee, Tommy and Joey

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Official Website: officialramones.com

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a-ha - The Sun Always Shines On T.V.

On this date in 1986, a-ha had the #1 single in the U.K., "The Sun Always Shines On T.V." The song appeared on their debut album, Hunting High And Low.



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Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax

On this date in 1984, Frankie Goes To Hollywood had the #1 single in the U.K., "Relax". It appeared on their album, Welcome To The Pleasuredome.



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The Associates - Party Fears Two

On this date in 1982, The Associates released their ninth single, "Party Fears Two". The B side was "It's Better This Way". Both tracks appeared on their third album, Sulk. The single reached the #9 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.



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Happy Birthday!

Dave Sharp of The Alarm turns 50 today!


The Alarm, left to right:
Nigel Twist, Dave Sharp, Eddie McDonald and Mike Peters

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Official Website: thealarm.com

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The Lambrettas - Poison Ivy

On this date in 1980, The Lambrettas released their second single, "Poison Ivy". It was backed by "Runaround". Both tracks appeared on their debut album, Beat Boys In The Jet Age. The single reached the #7 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Brighton, England mod band named themselves after a motorbike popular with the mod revivalists. The Lambrettas released nine singles and two albums before disbanding in 1982.



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The Fall - Fiery Jack

On this date in 1980, The Fall released their fourth single, "Fiery Jack". It was backed by "2nd Dark Age" and "Psykick Dancehall #2". The A side appeared on their third album, Totale's Turns. All three tracks were added as bonus tracks to their second album, Dragnet, when it was re-released on CD. The Manchester, England post-punk band still records and performs but it has had just one constant member, frontman Mark E. Smith.



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Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers - Here Comes The Martian Martians

On this date in 1977, Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers released their third single, "Here Comes The Martian Martians". It was backed by "New Egland". Both tracks appeared on their second album, Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers. The power pop/punk prototype band formed in Boston and had David Robinson (later of The Cars) and Jerry Harrison (later of Talking Heads) as members of The Modern Lovers in the early days. Jonathan Richman still performs today.



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Split Enz - Another Great Divide

On this date in 1977, Split Enz released their seventh single, "Another Great Divide". It was backed by "Stranger Than Fiction". The B side appeared on their debut album, Mental Notes, and their second album, Second Thoughts (two different versions). The A side appeared on neither but was added as a bonus to their third album, Dizrthmia, when it was re-released on CD. The Auckland, New Zealand new wave/power pop band called it quits in 1985.



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The Stranglers - (Get A) Grip (On Yourself)

On this date in 1977, The Stranglers released their debut single, "(Get A) Grip (On Yourself)". It was backed by "London Lady". Both tracks appeared on their debut album, Rattus Norvegicus. The single reached the #44 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The punk/post-punk band formed in 1974 as The Guildford Stranglers, named after their specific section of Surrey, England. They are still performing and recording, though without original lead singer, Hugh Cornwell, who left in 1990.



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Official Website: stranglers.net

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Have You Heard...

This BoxSetGo series – five volumes covering Iceland, Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway. Bands that most of us have probably never heard before. Check out the entire set. Great stuff!



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Felt - Crumbling The Antiseptic Beauty

On this date in 1982, Felt released their debut album, Crumbling The Antiseptic Beauty. It was more like a mini-album as it only contained six tracks, none of which were released as singles. The Birmingham, England post-punk band split in 1989 but not before producing ten albums.



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A Certain Ratio - Sextet

On this date in 1982, A Certain Ratio released their third album, Sextet. It contained the single, "Knife Slits Water". The Manchester, England post-punk band, who recorded for the legendary Factory Records, still records and performs.



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Huang Chung - China

On this date in 1982, Huang Chung released their third single, "China". It was backed by an extended version of the song. The track appeared on their self-titled debut album. The London new wave band would change their name to Wang Chung and manage some chart success. They disbanded in 1991 but re-formed a few years ago.



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Official Website: wangchung.com

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Happy Birthday!

Gillian Gilbert of New Order turns 48 today!


New Order, clockwise from top:
Peter Hook, Stephen Morris, Gillian Gilbert and Bernard Sumner

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Official Website: neworder.cc

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Colin Newman - A-Z

On this date in 1981, Colin Newman released his first solo album, A-Z. It contained the singles, "B" and "Inventory". The guitarist and vocalist for punk/post punk band Wire did not slow down when the band was put on hiatus. He released a series of solo albums before rejoining the band when it became active again. Colin Newman's solo work was more experimental than Wire's sound. Wire drummer Robert Gotobed performed on the album.



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Ian Dury & The Blockheads - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

On this date in 1979, Ian Dury & The Blockheads had the #1 single in the U.K., "Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick". It was not included on an album.



Wikipedia: Ian Dury

Official Website: theblockheads.com

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Patrik Fitzgerald - Safety Pin Stuck In My Heart

On this date in 1978, Patrik Fitzgerald released his vinyl debut with a five song EP, Safety-Pin Stuck In My Heart. Aside from the title track, it also included "Banging & Shouting", "Work. Rest. Play. Reggae", "Set We Free" and "Optimism/Reject". Patrik Fitzgerald, who once auditioned to be in London SS (the pre-Clash band that featured future Clash memmbers, Mick Jones and Terry Chimes, future Damned guitarist Brian James and future Chelsea, Generation X and Sigue Sigue Sputnik member Tony James) was a London punk poet whose poetry was usually accompanied by his acoustic guitar. He enlisted musicians to assist as necessary.



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Suburban Reptiles - Megaton

On this date in 1978, Suburban Reptiles released their debut single,
"Megaton". It was backed by "Desert Patrol". It was the first punk record by a New Zealand band and was packaged in a fairly plain white wrapping...except, of course, the Nazi swastika-like emblem. They released a second single later that year and called it quits by year's end without releasing an album. Drummer Buster Stiggs (Mark Houghs) went on to form The Swingers.



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The Stranglers - 5 Minutes

On this date in 1978, The Stranglers released their fifth single, "5 Minutes". It was backed by "Rok It To The Moon". Both tracks were non-LP tracks though both did appear on IV, a U.S.-only early compilation. They were both added to their second album, No More Heroes, when that was re-released on CD. The single reached the #11 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Surrey, England 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

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Snakes - Teenage Head

On this date in 1977, Snakes released their one and only record, "Teenage Head". It was backed by "Lights Out". The London power pop had disbanded in 1976 but there was value in releasing a record by a band that had Robert Gotobed (who was now in Wire) and Nick Garvey (who was now in The Motors) in it.



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China Crisis - African And White

On this date in 1982, China Crisis released their debut single, "African And White". It was backed by "Be Suspicious". The A side appeared on their debut album, Difficult Shapes & Passive Rhythms, Some People Think It's Fun To Entertain. The B side did not. The single did not chart this time around but it was re-mixed and re-released later in the year (with a different B side) and reached the #45 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Kirkby, England new wave band disbanded in 1996 but has recently done some performing.



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A China Crisis Website: chinacrisis.co.uk

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The Sisters Of Mercy - Body Electric

On this date in 1982, The Sisters Of Mercy released their third single, "Body Electric". It was supported by "Adrenochrome". Neither track appeared on a regular album. The Leeds, England goth band originally disbanded in 1993 bu re-formed and is still going though they haven't released any new material in years. The sole remaining original member of the band is frontman Andrew Eldritch who also played drums on their first single. The band has relied on drum machines ever since.



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Official Website: the-sisters-of-mercy.com

Video: The Sisters Of Mercy - Body Electric - live - 1983 - youtube

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The Vapors - Spiders

On this date in 1981, The Vapors released their fifth single, "Spiders". It was backed by "Galleries For Guns". The A side appeared on their second album, Magnets. The B side was a non-LP track that was added to the album when it was re-released on CD. The Guildford, England band was from the same area as The Jam and were managed by Bruce Foxton of The Jam. The new wave/power pop band called it quits in 1981 after two albums.



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