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(1977 – 1981)
There are two bands called Magazine. One British, another Brazilian.
1.) Magazine were an influential British post punk band founded in 1977 by former Buzzcocks singer Howard Devoto and guitarist John McGeoch. The other members of the band’s classic lineup included bassist Barry Adamson, keyboardist Dave Formula, and drummer John Doyle. The band burst onto the scene with the single Shot by Both Sides and released five albums before disbanding in 1981. In 2009 the band resurfaced for half a dozen life performances in the UK, with Noko (who collaborated with Devoto in the late 80s in Luxuria) filling the position of guitarist. These performances, which earned very favourable reviews, took place in February in Manchester, London and Glasgow. Later the same year there were more festival appearances.
Magazine’s music continues to be an influence in modern music today. While having roots in the punk and new-wave movements, Magazine combined elements of avant-garde and pop. Radiohead in particular draws on the lyrical style of the group, and have performed “Shot By Both Sides” in concert. What’s more, Radiohead’s 1995 single “Just”, with its ascending guitar hook, bears a passing resemblance to “Shot By Both Sides”. Former Smiths singer Morrissey, a fan and acquaintance of Devoto’s, covered “A Song From Under The Floorboards” as a B-side to his 2006 single “The Youngest Was the Most Loved”. “Floorboards” was covered by My Friend the Chocolate Cake on their 1994 album Brood. Half Man Half Biscuit have performed live covers of a number of Magazine songs.
1.) Magazine were an influential British post punk band founded in 1977 by former Buzzcocks singer Howard Devoto and guitarist John McGeoch. The other members of the band’s classic lineup included bassist Barry Adamson, keyboardist Dave Formula, and drummer John Doyle. The band burst onto the scene with the single Shot by Both Sides and released five albums before disbanding in 1981. In 2009 the band resurfaced for half a dozen life performances in the UK, with Noko (who collaborated with Devoto in the late 80s in Luxuria) filling the position of guitarist. These performances, which earned very favourable reviews, took place in February in Manchester, London and Glasgow. Later the same year there were more festival appearances.
Magazine’s music continues to be an influence in modern music today. While having roots in the punk and new-wave movements, Magazine combined elements of avant-garde and pop. Radiohead in particular draws on the lyrical style of the group, and have performed “Shot By Both Sides” in concert. What’s more, Radiohead’s 1995 single “Just”, with its ascending guitar hook, bears a passing resemblance to “Shot By Both Sides”. Former Smiths singer Morrissey, a fan and acquaintance of Devoto’s, covered “A Song From Under The Floorboards” as a B-side to his 2006 single “The Youngest Was the Most Loved”. “Floorboards” was covered by My Friend the Chocolate Cake on their 1994 album Brood. Half Man Half Biscuit have performed live covers of a number of Magazine songs.
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Real Life
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Rays and Hail 1978-1981
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The Light Pours Out of Me
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Because You're Frightened
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Rhythm Of Cruelty
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Permafrost
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Feed the Enemy
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You Never Knew Me
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Shoutbox
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Albert_Transom wrote:
Secondhand Daylight is the best Magazine album.
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rottmadgers wrote:
1) Secondhand Daylight, 2) Real Life, 3) The Correct Use of Soap. 'nuff said.
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dethintwosec wrote:
Secondhand Daylight is the best Magazine album.
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distantfingers wrote:
I prefer Secondhand Daylight to Real Life as well, mostly because as an album, the former is more cohesive. The first album got me into the band though - Motorcade alone did it for me.
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Lanartur wrote:
Secondhand Daylight. I would still recommend Real Life to begin with though, in fact I would recommend listening to them chronologically. And forget the bullshit about their last album, it's also a gem, one of the greatest bands to exist don't make shit albums, mcgeoch or no.
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flashbleu wrote:
and me
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chaileywatts wrote:
Anyone else think Secondhand Daylight is the best? I fucking do!
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deletable wrote:
'Real Life'.
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stroke_me wrote:
what's their best album?
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Paul4003 wrote:
have been into the mags since shot by both sides was on TOTP. I just wanted to say that i don't see any similarity to bands like the fall or Pil or joy div. More of a new wave floyd really (in a good way - honest!) Best lp is secondhand daylight but best track is motorcade off real life. The 4th lp magic murder and the weather is unfairly forgotton - good lp too.
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vodenapushka wrote:
one of the best bands ever..
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tenrapid wrote:
i really want to love Magazine as there are so many good elements to them, but i just absolutely loathe the keyboards... :(
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spacemangraig wrote:
so does this mean there will be more gigs?!
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austinonfire wrote:
Thanks for the links, Ride. I can't believe I missed this last night!
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RideSoTa wrote:
Later... with Jools Holland (16/10) → Shot By Both Sides: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuG1W7yaFkg / A Song From Under The Floorboards: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXWMkRcqlO4 / Interview + The Light Pours Out Of Me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhD2bJXT43w
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whiskeyinteacup wrote:
So good to see them on Jools Holland last night!!!!!! :) I'm absolutely gutted I won't be able to see them at the Electric Proms :(
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toddc2001 wrote:
Check out our interview with Howard Devoto: http://thedumbingofamerica.net/2009/08/27/the-dumbing-of-america-podcast-magazine-interview-part-1/
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repete86 wrote:
So is The Correct use Of Soap
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eriqk wrote:
and so is secondhand daylight too
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NikoKranjcar wrote:
Real Life is a masterpiece.
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