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The Teardrop Explodes was a British Post-punk/Neo-Psychedelic band formed in Liverpool in 1978. The band was formed by Julian Cope who had previously been in the short-lived yet locally-renowned band Crucial Three along with Pete Wylie (who went on to form Wah!) and Ian McCulloch later of Echo And The Bunnymen.
The band’s initial line-up consisted of singer/bassist Julian Cope, Mick Finkler on guitar, Gary Dwyer on drums and Paul Simpson on keyboards. They were managed by Bill Drummond and signed to his Zoo label. An early version of the band, which included Ian McCulloch on vocals, was known as A Shallow Madness.
The band released their first single,Sleeping Gas in February of 1979. Soon after, Simpson left the band and was replaced by Zoo label co-owner, David Balfe. Their next single Bouncing Babies inspired a tribute song of its own: I Can’t Get Bouncing Babies By The Teardrop Explodes - an ode to the difficulty of obtaining a copy of the song.
Finkler was fired by Cope during the recording of their debut album Kilimanjaro and was replaced by Dalek I Love You guitarist Alan Gill. The LP was a moderate success; it reached number 24 on the British pop charts.
In 1981, the group was at the height of its popularity. In January, they hit # 6 on the British charts with theReward single and in April they broke the top 20 with Treason. During this period, there were numerous line up changes: Alfie Agius was brought in on bass, Jeff Hammer replaced Balfe on keyboards and Troy Tate replaced Gill on guitar.
Expectations were high for the band’s second album, Wilder. The first singlePassionate Friend performed reasonably well (#25 UK), but the album itself was unsuccessful, limping to 29 on the charts, disappearing shortly afterwards.
The band’s initial line-up consisted of singer/bassist Julian Cope, Mick Finkler on guitar, Gary Dwyer on drums and Paul Simpson on keyboards. They were managed by Bill Drummond and signed to his Zoo label. An early version of the band, which included Ian McCulloch on vocals, was known as A Shallow Madness.
The band released their first single,
Sleeping Gas in February of 1979. Soon after, Simpson left the band and was replaced by Zoo label co-owner, David Balfe. Their next single Bouncing Babies inspired a tribute song of its own: I Can’t Get Bouncing Babies By The Teardrop Explodes - an ode to the difficulty of obtaining a copy of the song.Finkler was fired by Cope during the recording of their debut album Kilimanjaro and was replaced by Dalek I Love You guitarist Alan Gill. The LP was a moderate success; it reached number 24 on the British pop charts.
In 1981, the group was at the height of its popularity. In January, they hit # 6 on the British charts with the
Reward single and in April they broke the top 20 with Treason. During this period, there were numerous line up changes: Alfie Agius was brought in on bass, Jeff Hammer replaced Balfe on keyboards and Troy Tate replaced Gill on guitar.Expectations were high for the band’s second album, Wilder. The first single
Passionate Friend performed reasonably well (#25 UK), but the album itself was unsuccessful, limping to 29 on the charts, disappearing shortly afterwards.
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sunheadbowed wrote:
So underrated that they were on TOTP!!
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viklahiri wrote:
One of the most underrated bands from post-punk scene... IMAO
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slowpulse-girl wrote:
♥
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CDPETE01 wrote:
excellent.
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Patttt wrote:
Can't believe I haven't heard of these guys until now. Great stuff.
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Strawb77 wrote:
wilder [2]
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leszczoslaw wrote:
Good Band :)
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Damn7Boy7 wrote:
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headphones99 wrote:
The "CRASS" version of Sleeping Gas is fucking great!
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daWreck wrote:
Serious business is serious.
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Wounded-Kite wrote:
Poppies is a great track, I don't understand its lack of love (according to the charts).
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viklahiri wrote:
Until i learn to accept my reward!!!
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bingbongbilly wrote:
Keep getting Reward and Treason on Teardrop Explodes Radio. Would like a bit more from Wilder. All good though...
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IAJP wrote:
I LOVE YOU GUYZ
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todayistomorrow wrote:
WHEN I SCREAM, I SCREAM ABOUT YOU I GO A BA BA BA BA BA OH OH!
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lizzylane wrote:
Wilder ♥
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infectedmodes wrote:
We Love British Bands
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danilofloydiano wrote:
=]
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IAJP wrote:
tiny children is on wilder!
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CountDegobineau wrote:
Simply a unique and great song. Love that bass and those drums!
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