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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 live 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.
in 2011 Magazine return with their first new recorded material from the band in 30 years.
‘No Thyself’ – the 10 track general release CD / digital download will be available worldwide on 24 October 2011 to coincide with the band’s November UK tour.
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.
in 2011 Magazine return with their first new recorded material from the band in 30 years.
‘No Thyself’ – the 10 track general release CD / digital download will be available worldwide on 24 October 2011 to coincide with the band’s November UK tour.
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.
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spacemangraig wrote:
I want this band in Amsterdam so bad. Please, someone, bring them over. I'll pay with my life if necessary.
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TheBlackRaven87 wrote:
Secondhand Daylight and Real Life both are great pearls. Hard to believe both albums were still made in the 70s. I'm discovering a shit ton of great post-punk bands, seems as if there were millions of them back then.
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Porcellis91 wrote:
how many great bands of the late 70s-early 80s left totally unterrated
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unsamio wrote:
My Tulpa <3
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borntohang wrote:
Originally I had obvious difficulties with Devoto's voice and lyrics. I know better now. He is brilliant. Magazine is a brilliant band.
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Bentwick09 wrote:
the new album..., I'm very very surprised...., respect.....
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EricBadTaste wrote:
hmmm... i really don't like "No Thyself", at least it isn't made for my ears !
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JayMajik wrote:
http://www.elpais.com/articulo/cultura/Magazine/segunda/epoca/elpepicul/20111227elpepicul_5/Tes They are back!
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d0l wrote:
wonderful.
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more-post-punk wrote:
Hello, in this week's update: Magazine is one of the 2 new entries in the top10, and 4 had to step down. The analysis includes >270 bands from "post-punk" last.fm groups, http://www.last.fm/user/more-post-punk/journal
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ChriSThaaRippeR wrote:
Their new album is absolutely brilliant. [3]
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Last_RichFM wrote:
Great album!
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flashbleu wrote:
Great performance in Manchester. Loved the Ramones-style placards.
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GothicBowie666 wrote:
http://www.indiestyle.be/album-reviews/magazine-no-thyself-bijna-even-magisch-als-vroeger
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BrianSeares wrote:
Great new album - modern and compelling....................
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pinkpressthreat wrote:
"NO THYSELF" is absolutely brilliant - I'm so happy about this..I nearly blubbed when I heard it :D
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ifnedmerrillwas wrote:
One of the great lyricsists to grace our times. The tunes brutally cut the mustard too. Vote Devoto.
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KurtBell wrote:
Fantastic album, I hope there is much more to come in the future.
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alliedbakeries wrote:
NO THYSELF (Wire-Sound). The reunion of Magazine as a touring band in 2009 after a lay-off of 29 years apart,was an unhoped-for joy.Once more for old time's sake.But adding another album to Magazine's small but perfectly formed body of work is another matter. So I'm happy to report that NO THYSELF is a cracker. Howard Devoto remains one of rock's most compulsively fascinating frontmen,his arch,stylised delivery comparable with the supercillious sneeer of Bryan Ferry in early Roxy Music.Apart from the alluring-yet-repellent voice,the key ingredients of Magazine of yore wereDave Formula's delirious keyboards and John McGeoch's stinging guitar lines.Formula is still present and correct,summoning tones which somehow seem to come through the ether direct from 1980.John McGeoch died seven years ago,but his style-spooky,strident,sparse fiffage-is perfectly captured by his replacement Noko. MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS.21.11.2011
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Their new album is absolutely brilliant. [2] i'm stunned!
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