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Associates was a post-punk/new wave band which formed in 1977 in Dundee, Scotland. They initially consisted of Billy MacKenzie (vocals), Alan Rankine (guitar, keyboards) and later, Michael Dempsey (bass), formerly of The Cure. After Rankine and Dempsey's departures in 1982, the band featured a fluctuating lineup revolving around MacKenzie. Their best known single is 1982's "Party Fears Two". The band split in 1990, but Billy and Alan reunited briefly in 1993. They did not play any more concerts but made some recordings which were released on the double CD "D… read more
Associates was a post-punk/new wave band which formed in 1977 in Dundee, Scotland. They initially consisted of Billy MacKenzie (vocals), Alan Rankine (guitar, keyboards) and later, Michael Dempsey (bass), formerly of The Cure. After Rankine and Dempsey's departures in 1982, the band feat… read more
Associates was a post-punk/new wave band which formed in 1977 in Dundee, Scotland. They initially consisted of Billy MacKenzie (vocals), Alan Rankine (guitar, keyboards) and later, Michael Dempsey (bass), formerly of The Cure. After Rankine and Dempsey's departures in 1982, the band featured a fluctuating lineup revolving around MacKenzie. Their best known s… read more

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1 Play track Party Fears Two - 12" Mix Party Fears Two - 12" Mix
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2 Play track Sulk Party Fears Two
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3 Play track Sulk Club Country
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4 Tell Me Easter's on Friday - 2000 Remaster Tell Me Easter's on Friday - 2000 Remaster
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5 Play track Party Fears Two - Remix Party Fears Two - Remix
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6 Party Fears Two - 7" Mix Party Fears Two - 7" Mix
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7 Play track Singles Breakfast
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8 Play track Singles 18 Carat Love Affair
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9 Arrogance Gave Him Up - 2000 Remaster Arrogance Gave Him Up - 2000 Remaster
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10 Play track Sulk Arrogance Gave Him Up
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  1. 64,582 listeners

    14 May 1982 · 10 tracks

    Sulk
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  2. 20,100 listeners

    26 Jul 2004 · 28 tracks

    Singles
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  3. 17,963 listeners

    1 Aug 1980 · 10 tracks

    The Affectionate Punch
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  4. 12,285 listeners

    1 Jan 1981 · 16 tracks

    Fourth Drawer Down
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