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Bristol, England (1978 – 1981)
The Pop Group were a post-punk band which formed in 1978 in Bristol, England. They consisted of Mark Stewart (vocals), John Waddington (guitar), Gareth Sager (guitar), Simon Underwood (bass) and Bruce Smith (drums).
Their uncompromising, dissonant sound spanned punk, free jazz, funk and dub music. Their lyrics were, more often than not, politically charged. In ‘79 they issued their debut single, “She Is Beyond Good and Evil” on the Radar label.
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, formerly a guitarist in the Glaxo Babies, 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.
Their uncompromising, dissonant sound spanned punk, free jazz, funk and dub music. Their lyrics were, more often than not, politically charged. In ‘79 they issued their debut single, “She Is Beyond Good and Evil” on the Radar label.
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, formerly a guitarist in the Glaxo Babies, 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.
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AffectingShades wrote:
Holli Would
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wuhwuhwolves wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEd15BcXqKU&feature=related
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p0wer_v1olence wrote:
Where the fuck is that new album? Liars
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qwertyfla wrote:
st. vincent covered she is beyond good and evil at her dublin gig on sunday. made me so fucking happy.
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LaxATivvz wrote:
For How Long is definitely great, but there's no way it's better than Y. [2]
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futhamucka wrote:
the prop group gets mad pops
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Doppz wrote:
For How Long is definitely great, but there's no way it's better than Y.
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megajosh2 wrote:
Haven't gotten to hear even half of For How Long...
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scottdoesntknow wrote:
They remind me of a non-goth version of Bauhaus, fucking awesome
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shootmeadeer wrote:
That makes sense considering the second side of Y is largely unfocused and meandering.
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dicktone wrote:
I have meandering thoughts that We Are Time is one of the best five LPs ever recorded.
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Bastafa wrote:
I may have meandering thoughts that For How Long is somehow actually better than Y :O [3]
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no-thanks wrote:
Y is incredible
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zhelnerovich wrote:
PNG up http://www.last.fm/music/The+Pop+Group/Y/+images/67307500
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pojebanie wrote:
I may have meandering thoughts that For How Long is somehow actually better than Y :O [2]
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Socax wrote:
I may have meandering thoughts that For How Long is somehow actually better than Y :O
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susannetiger wrote:
Love this band.
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runout_groove wrote:
The Pop Group play the ATP I'll Be Your Mirror festival in Asbury Park, NJ curated by Portishead this September - on sale from http://www.atpfestival.com/events/ibymasburypark.php Line-up features Jeff Mangum, Bonnie Prince Billy, Shellac, Chavez, Swans, Battles, Deerhoof, Ultramagnetic MCs, The Horrors, Mogwai, Thee Silver Mt Zion, Earth and many more
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Bodysnatcher94 wrote:
Just checked this band out. Sound really cool, I like the blend of Post Punk and experimentation.
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Inspirituality wrote:
great band!
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