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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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hirayamakun wrote:
熱を学ばないといかんよ。
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polymorphous71 wrote:
Salvation lies within --->http://www.last.fm/group/Oblique+Satellites
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robertkloch wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/user/PCATHH
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dlouhebidlo wrote:
got the t-shirt too, look for it at ebay
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MossTrumpeter wrote:
I saw a fortysomething woman in Tokyo station wearing one of those We Are All Prostitutes shirts, lol. I've also seen a Jap guy rocking a Public Image Ltd. shirt.
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colt45zzx wrote:
you need a free imeem account though
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colt45zzx wrote:
I made a playlist for the album y if anyone is interested http://www.imeem.com/people/02zd2R2/playlist/_0sdkHWw/the-pop-group-y-music-playlist/
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DrCaligari wrote:
it's revolting how famous people wear shirts of not-so-famous-though-still-relatively-popular bands. it makes me sick. she should be immediately removed from whatever sect you are in :[
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DrCaligari wrote:
all prostitutes are time.
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SovietElektron wrote:
Oh yeah Birthday Party definitely ate this up.
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saftsack wrote:
Is it just me, or does the vocalist sound a bit like Nick Cave?
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Albert_Transom wrote:
grow the fuck up matt...... hipster bitch
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MossTrumpeter wrote:
For How Much Longer Do We Tolerate Mass Murder? sounds good, but I don't think I've ever encountered lyrics as straightforward and preachy, especially coming from the dudes who made Y.
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Cornychan wrote:
WE ARE WE ARE WE... ARE... WE ARE WE ARE WE ARE WEARE WE ARE WE ARE TIME!!!!!!!!!
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craigbullionss wrote:
Unique. I've never heard another band that sound mildly similar to this one, fuckin incredible
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Freelove_ wrote:
Join my group: Post-Punk.
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SOLOMUSIKA wrote:
*♫♪ ♫♪ ♥♥♥....Post-Punk >>>> Avant-garde!!!
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So_Contrary wrote:
Feed the Hungry!! Feed the Hungry!
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tenasrock wrote:
oho ive never known jusybefore1
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irongardener wrote:
WEAREALLPROSTITUTES
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