THE POP GROUP: Y LP. Radar. with poster
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THE POP GROUP
Y
Radar Records Rad 20 Lp
with poster
- Thief of Fire" – 4:35
- "Snow Girl" – 3:21
- "Blood Money" – 2:57
- "We Are Time" – 6:29
- "Savage Sea" – 3:02
- "Words Disobey Me" – 3:26
- "Don't Call Me Pain" – 5:35
- "The Boys from Brazil" – 4:16
- "Don't Sell Your Dreams" – 6:40
The Pop Group was a post-punk band from Bristol, England whose uncompromising, dissonant sound spanned punk, free jazz, funk and dub reggae. Their lyrics were, more often than not, political in nature.
Formed in 1978 by Mark Stewart (lyrics, vocals), John Waddington (guitar), Gareth Sager (guitar), Simon Underwood (bass) and Bruce Smith (drums, percussion), they issued their debut single, "She is Beyond Good and Evil" on the Radar label the following year.
Their debut album Y, was produced by reggae veteran Dennis Bovell to critical acclaim but low sales figures. Although it did not chart, the album's success was sufficient to convince Rough Trade to sign the band, but not before more line-up changes, with Dan Katsis replacing Underwood on bass.
The band's career with Rough Trade commenced with what is possibly their best-known single "We Are All Prostitutes", which featuring a guest appearance by free improviser Tristan Honsinger on cello. This was followed the release of their second album, For How Much Longer Do We Tolerate Mass Murder? in 1980, which included a contribution from US proto-rappers The Last Poets.
Shortly afterwards The Pop Group released a split single, "Where There's a Will...", with The Slits, a band with whom they now shared a drummer and managers (Christine Robertson and Dick O'Dell), as well as a growing interest in exploring musical genres such as dub and funk rhythms.
This album is in EX condition. Both sleeve and record have no remarkable wear or damage. No creases stains or tears to the sleeve. No significant scratches or marks on the vinyl and plays very well with no detriment to the sound quality.
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