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Pete Shelley

Homosapien

£29.99

Released: 6th June 2025. Pete Shelley's solo debut, 'Homosapien', released on 15th January 1982, was a long time in the making, drawing on ideas from before his time with Buzzcocks. Many of the songs, including the title track, were written as early as 1973, when Pete first began experimenting with home recording. His early bands, like Jets of Air, were influenced by glam and experimental sounds, laying the groundwork for his later solo work. Despite his involvement in Buzzcocks, Pete's desire to explore electronic music and more experimental styles grew, especially after seeing bands like Joy Division and Gang of Four garner critical praise.

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  • Details

    Released:
    6th June 2025
    Category:
    Rock & Pop
    Format:
    Vinyl 12" Album
    Barcode:
    887830017213
  • Description

    Pete Shelley's solo debut, 'Homosapien', released on 15th January 1982, was a long time in the making, drawing on ideas from before his time with Buzzcocks. Many of the songs, including the title track, were written as early as 1973, when Pete first began experimenting with home recording. His early bands, like Jets of Air, were influenced by glam and experimental sounds, laying the groundwork for his later solo work. Despite his involvement in Buzzcocks, Pete's desire to explore electronic music and more experimental styles grew, especially after seeing bands like Joy Division and Gang of Four garner critical praise.
  • Track listing

    Disc 1

    Track name
    Artist
    Length
    1.Homosapien
    Pete Shelley
    4.35
    2.Yesterdays Not Here
    Pete Shelley
    4.08
    3.I Generate a Feeling
    Pete Shelley
    3.12
    4.Keat's Song
    Pete Shelley
    1.58
    5.Qu'est-ce Que C'est Que Ca
    Pete Shelley
    4.21
    6.I Don't Know What Love Is
    Pete Shelley
    3.3
    7.Guess I Must Have Been in Love With Myself
    Pete Shelley
    3.35
    8.Pusher Man
    Pete Shelley
    2.49
    9.Just One of Those Affairs
    Pete Shelley
    2.58
    10.It's Hard Enough Knowing
    Pete Shelley
    5.37

    Disc 2

    Track name
    Artist
    Length
    1.In Love With Somebady Else
    Pete Shelley
    3
    2.Witness the Change
    Pete Shelley
    4.5
    3.Maxine
    Pete Shelley
    3.34
    4.Love in Vain
    Pete Shelley
    3.11
    5.Homosapien (Elongated Dancepartydubmix)
    Pete Shelley
    6.Witness the Change/I Don't Know What Love Is
    Pete Shelley
    8.23
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