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The Psychedelic Furs
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(1977 – early 1990s, 2000 – present)
The Psychedelic Furs are an English rock band founded in the late 1970s. They came together in England’s burgeoning punk scene of 1977, and initially consisted of Richard Butler (vocals), Tim Butler (bass guitar), Duncan Kilburn (saxophone), Paul Wilson (drums), and Roger Morris (guitars). By 1979, this line up had expanded to a sextet with the addition of Vince Ely replacing Wilson on drums and John Ashton on guitar.
The Furs initially used Martin Hannett as a producer, but their initial self-titled album from 1980 was eventually produced by Steve Lillywhite. The LP quickly established the band on radio and was a top 20 hit in the UK. The album also found success in Germany, Italy, France, Spain and Australia. The US version of the album was resequenced, but failed to have as strong a commercial impact.
The Furs found success in the U.S. market with the 1981 release Talk Talk Talk, which made its impact on the US album charts. In the UK, the album was a solid hit which spun off two charting singles, “Dumb Waiters” and the original version of “Pretty in Pink”. The latter song served as inspiration for the 1986 John Hughes film of the same name, and was re-recorded for the platinum-selling soundtrack.
In 1982, the band was reduced to a four-piece with the departures of Morris and Kilburn. (Ex-The Birthday Party drummer Phill Calvert would briefly join the group around this time.) The band’s remaining members moved permanently to New York, where they recorded the album Forever Now with producer Todd Rundgren.
The Furs initially used Martin Hannett as a producer, but their initial self-titled album from 1980 was eventually produced by Steve Lillywhite. The LP quickly established the band on radio and was a top 20 hit in the UK. The album also found success in Germany, Italy, France, Spain and Australia. The US version of the album was resequenced, but failed to have as strong a commercial impact.
The Furs found success in the U.S. market with the 1981 release Talk Talk Talk, which made its impact on the US album charts. In the UK, the album was a solid hit which spun off two charting singles, “Dumb Waiters” and the original version of “Pretty in Pink”. The latter song served as inspiration for the 1986 John Hughes film of the same name, and was re-recorded for the platinum-selling soundtrack.
In 1982, the band was reduced to a four-piece with the departures of Morris and Kilburn. (Ex-The Birthday Party drummer Phill Calvert would briefly join the group around this time.) The band’s remaining members moved permanently to New York, where they recorded the album Forever Now with producer Todd Rundgren.
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Love My Way
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Pretty in Pink
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The Ghost in You
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Sister Europe
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All That Money Wants
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President Gas
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Dumb Waiters
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She Is Mine
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Here Come Cowboys
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Imitation of Christ
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Into You Like a Train
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All of This and Nothing
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Sleep Comes Down
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Shoutbox
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johnny8ball wrote:
First albums got to be the best. India rolls along with a thundery swagger. You can almost smell the 20 Bensons he smoked while recording the vocals.
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topjim wrote:
Its all talk talk talk
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madmark38 wrote:
"Its sick the price of medicine." God I love these guys. I've been listening for over twenty years now.
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majself wrote:
Lovers will just steal your clothes but i'm not one of them.
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Jigoku81 wrote:
look at me, I can do imitation of Christ: "Hello, I'm a catholic pedophile! Let the children cum to me"!
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jonaschrist wrote:
It's all about No Easy Street for me, Todd Rundgren really adds something to the already awesome sound!
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Lanartur wrote:
Their first album is staggeringly impressive. Really addictive, interesting lyrically and bits of odd instrumentation/effects driven with a fairly punky edge. Really damn good.
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CucumberJones wrote:
Martha and the Muffins are back on the scene. Remember they toured with Roxy Music in the UK around 1980? The band is set to release release the 25th Anniversary Edition of their 1983 album 'Danseparc' on August 4th 2008. Cherry Red Records UK will release the album. The album has been digitally remastered by Peter J. Moore (producer of the Cowboy Junkies' Trinity Sessions album) in Toronto. The album was originally produced by Daniel Lanois (U2, Peter Gabriel). The album includes 3 bonus tracks including the 12" inch dance mix of 'Danseparc', the b-side 'These Dangerous Machines' and 'Sins of Children (Live)' recorded at the Ontario Place Forum, Toronto, 1983. Check out the Muffins' 'Danseparc' video on YouTube: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB0g8VYRSK4) Check out the Muffins new MySpace page which just went live last week: http://www.myspace.com/marthaandthemuffins
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hyperboreann wrote:
I saw pretty in pink today and was rocking out to the psychedelic furs
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RyanBarr wrote:
come and a spend a day at Alice's House
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skankingrevo wrote:
I follow where my mind goooooeees
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KaileenaFarah wrote:
Great!
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lincredible wrote:
not even a million plays? what?
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Yeah, this is really nice!
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REGUIRE wrote:
Glad 2 know,some people still have excellent taste,in brilliant music.(J)
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versionfiv wrote:
try AMAZON.
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IanCurtis13 wrote:
try soulseek
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Obliv_owns wrote:
I would love if I could find digital versions of their albums online, I only have them on vinyl from my mom.
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HaloModeD wrote:
Ah! I love 'Dumb Waiters' quite a bit lately.
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geturfreakon wrote:
yes this might be cliche but.... i <3 love my way never get sick of it! :)
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