Barry Adamson

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Audio artist Barry Adamson started out as bass player for British punk band Magazine, however, he’s since carved more of a name for himself equally for being a founding member of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and also for composing a large chunk of the score of David Lynch’s Lost Highway. Adamson’s solo work varies heavily between Film Noir and classic to industrial rock, whilst taking in everything in between, making him almost impossible to pigeonhole.

Adamson left school and shifted into graphic design attending Stockport Art College[3] but quit shortly after, favouring to venture into the exploding punk rock scene of the late 1970s. He joined ex-Buzzcocks singer Howard Devoto’s band Magazine, playing bass guitar, scoring one chart single, “Shot by Both Sides”; in late 1977, he also joined Buzzcocks, as a short-time replacement of Garth Smith. He played on all of Magazine’s albums, and contributed to Devoto’s solo album and his next band, Luxuria. He also contributed to the studio-based band Visage, playing on the ensemble’s first two albums, Visage and The Anvil.

After Magazine broke up, Adamson worked with another ex-Buzzcock, Pete Shelley, before joining Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. He appeared on four of that band’s albums: From Her to Eternity, The Firstborn Is Dead, Kicking Against the Pricks and Your Funeral, My Trial.

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Heikos wrote:
Friday evening

Real nice music man!

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jinnk wrote:
last month

absolutely malefic and soul devastating ! I love this music !

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dirtyscarab wrote:
September 2009

"As Above So Below" is a modern masterpiece. "Still I Rise" gives me shivers down the spine every time I listen to it. Baz: if you're listening: Bring back the electronic/industrial vibe!!!!

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dubstooge wrote:
September 2009

theoryjean, go for Oedipus Schmoedipus. It covers most of his styles - warped big band, jazz, sleaze, disturbing and generally makes you go wow! If you put this on in the middle of a late night "session" with someone who hasn't heard it before it ALWAYS gets a reaction.

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funnybank wrote:
September 2009

anyone know a song by barry, with the lyrics 'you were born to be kissed' in? i'm desperate to hear it again but can't find it

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theoryjean wrote:
September 2009

and please, if you can, dont just name an album... tell me why you picked it.

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theoryjean wrote:
September 2009

so i don't know which album of his to start off on. can anyone help me?

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EmpressNutjob wrote:
August 2009

Coooooooool! :D

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YoungParisian wrote:
August 2009

Cahs n' Carry... Cash n' Carry.... Where is Barry??

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maskedman101 wrote:
August 2009

His bass-playing in Magazine was unbelievable. Then to see him develop such an individual style in his solo career was just too perfect to be true. His music is witty, touching and heartbreaking all at once. The man is a legend!

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sototozo wrote:
July 2009

Brave, expressive and anti-formula music, almost avante garde. Cinematic and thought provoking, often surprising. Clearly influenced heavily by David Bowie, although I hear a lot David Sylvian undertones. Creative and unaffected use of music technology, especially synthetic sounds. I love it.

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carlsten wrote:
June 2009

wow, a great discovery for me

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coeurmachant wrote:
June 2009

Is there anybody cooler in music today than Mr. Adamson? I don't think so! And may I suggest a listen to my own crazy band Coeur Machant. Please enjoy and tag!

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SrTorJohnson wrote:
June 2009

Barry Adamson es el mas grande

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adamac wrote:
March 2009

Goddamn, BA. Incredulousness.

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JimmyJinkins wrote:
March 2009

His stuff for the movie Lost Highway is so good!

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dubstooge wrote:
February 2009

Dirty Barry!

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hotterthanjuly wrote:
February 2009

Back to the Cat is excellent.

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Didacvs wrote:
February 2009

50´, Jazz´, Tom Waits = Barry Adamson

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lastlogger wrote:
February 2009

If you love this, no doubt you have to check Tuxedomoon... just listen!...

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