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Shriekback is a rock band formed in the early 1980s by Barry Andrews, formerly of XTC and The League of Gentlemen (keyboards/synthesizers/vocals), Carl Marsh, formerly of Out On Blue Six (guitars/vocals), and Dave Allen, formerly of the Gang of Four (bass).
At first, they enjoyed some success on the dance chart on their original Y Records label, but left for the big time on Arista Records for 1984’s Jam Science. Finding little success, they switched to Island Records for the next year’s breakout, Oil & Gold. This album signalled a shift for the band, with Carl Marsh leaving the band and rockers Martyn Barker and Lu Edmonds joining what was now Andrews’ vehicle. Indeed, Allen left the band after the followup, Big Night Music, and Shriekback remained a collaborative around Andrews.
Dave Allen would go on to play in King Swamp, The Elastic Purejoy, and most recently in the reformed Gang of Four. Carl Marsh was in the band Happyhead. Both Allen and Marsh did return to the studio to contribute to the recording of Shriekback’s 2003 release, Having a Moment.
Their best-known song is
Nemesis, which received wide airplay on the indie/college circuit. The song was notable among the hard rock of its day for its use of unusual imagery and lyrics including the use of the word “parthenogenesis” in the chorus.
At first, they enjoyed some success on the dance chart on their original Y Records label, but left for the big time on Arista Records for 1984’s Jam Science. Finding little success, they switched to Island Records for the next year’s breakout, Oil & Gold. This album signalled a shift for the band, with Carl Marsh leaving the band and rockers Martyn Barker and Lu Edmonds joining what was now Andrews’ vehicle. Indeed, Allen left the band after the followup, Big Night Music, and Shriekback remained a collaborative around Andrews.
Dave Allen would go on to play in King Swamp, The Elastic Purejoy, and most recently in the reformed Gang of Four. Carl Marsh was in the band Happyhead. Both Allen and Marsh did return to the studio to contribute to the recording of Shriekback’s 2003 release, Having a Moment.
Their best-known song is
Nemesis, which received wide airplay on the indie/college circuit. The song was notable among the hard rock of its day for its use of unusual imagery and lyrics including the use of the word “parthenogenesis” in the chorus.
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Big Night Music
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The Dancing Years
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Meshi_Kuuna wrote:
@blackadder213: pretty good statement to make and pretty much sums up popular attitude towards music in general.
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opatagoniasky wrote:
i can't believe I saw them live all those years ago.
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Freelove_ wrote:
Join my group: Post-Punk.
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Liverace wrote:
Had great fun playing "All Lined Up" extended mix as a DJ in the 80's Could go pissing while the floor was dancing! Also played their opening slot in Montreal with Disappointed A Few People.
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Bias_of_Priene wrote:
Shriekback are my youth, and I was amazed to find that they are my adulthood as well. I would love to remix anything from Cormorant or Glory Bumps! http://www.last.fm/music/Savage+Ohms
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manolo_xax wrote:
In fact, I felt in love with Shriekback when I saw that masterpiece: Manhunter. This movie is galaxies ahead "red dragon"... And this is not only because of the soundtracks.
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Reverie-I--I- wrote:
im lost for words, Just beautiful music.,.Sea Theory is amazing, very atmospheric and dark
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morthvargr wrote:
3 Shriekback songs are used in Manhunter, not just one ;). All excellent too.
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thrash07 wrote:
Did you see that movie Manhunter (It came out in the 80's starring William Peterson CSI) ? They use a shriekback song in the film. Narley, bro.
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flashbleu wrote:
BIG BLACK NEMESIS! PARTHENOGENESIS!
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thrash07 wrote:
I saw Shreikback perform live at the Metro, in Chicago, back in the early 80's. Jolly Good Time.
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skinnydrifter wrote:
under-appreciated
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Badsmitty wrote:
"More under-heard than underrated. Most people who know their music think they're brilliant." I agree 100% with that shout from blackadder213.
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mewsic156 wrote:
All Lined ♫
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Erebes_Shadow wrote:
who else could have a song with the word parthenogenisis in its chorus? Nobody! Classic track man.
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Leolightstar wrote:
"All be coming over when the dead come home, big black NEMESIS " awesome song, great album, and what a great cover OIL AND GOLD but eels and feathers for visuals.The song This big hush, has great memories of long summer evenings chilled out at the BBQs in the back garden toking on a big fatty boom battie, cheers mike and mike!! Get in and listen folks
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Nodisguise wrote:
Shriekback produced some of the most incredible music of the 80s or any other decade for that matter. Their sum total of top 50 hits in the UK remains at zero.
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blackadder213 wrote:
More under-heard than underrated. Most people who know their music think they're brilliant.
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gadgetgirrl wrote:
Probably the most under-rated bands in the world ever.
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alpiniade wrote:
This Big Hush is one of the most amazing music pieces. Ever.
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