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The Associates

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Released: 15th July 2022. Formed in Dundee, Scotland in 1979, The Associates were comprised of vocalist Billy Mackenzie and multi-instrumentalist Alan Rankine. Built on an eclectic mix of influences and interests ranging from art rock to glam and disco, the duo found early success with their debut record 'The Affectionate Punch' in 1981. Their second studio album 'Sulk', released in 1982, was the group's definitive statement, a fascinating blend of lush, New Romantic popcraft and dark, surreal cabaret stylings.

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    • Details

      Released:
      15th July 2022
      Category:
      Rock & Pop
      Format:
      Vinyl 12" Album
      Barcode:
      4050538713824
    • Description

      Formed in Dundee, Scotland in 1979, The Associates were comprised of vocalist Billy Mackenzie and multi-instrumentalist Alan Rankine. Built on an eclectic mix of influences and interests ranging from art rock to glam and disco, the duo found early success with their debut record 'The Affectionate Punch' in 1981. Their second studio album 'Sulk', released in 1982, was the group's definitive statement, a fascinating blend of lush, New Romantic popcraft and dark, surreal cabaret stylings.
    • Track listing

      Disc 1

      Track name
      Artist
      1.Arrogance Gave Him Up
      The Associates
      2.No
      The Associates
      3.Bap De La Bap
      The Associates
      4.Gloomy Sunday
      The Associates
      5.Nude Spoons
      The Associates
      6.Skipping
      The Associates
      7.It's Better This Way
      The Associates
      8.Party Fears Two
      The Associates
      9.Club Country
      The Associates
      10.Nothingsomethingparticular
      The Associates

      Disc 2

      Track name
      Artist
      1.Ulcragyceptimol
      The Associates
      2.I Never Will
      The Associates
      3.Club Country
      The Associates
      4.Me, Myself and the Tragic Story
      The Associates
      5.Australia
      The Associates
      6.Skipping (Monitor Mix Instrumental)
      The Associates
      7.It's Better This Way (Monitor Mix)
      The Associates
      8.And Then I Read a Book
      The Associates
      9.Ulcragyceptimol
      The Associates
      10.It's Better This Way
      The Associates
      11.The Associate
      The Associates
      12.A Girl Named Property
      The Associates
      13.Grecian 2000
      The Associates
      14.Party Fears Two (7" Version)
      The Associates
      15.Club Country (7" Version)
      The Associates
      16.18 Carat Love Affair
      The Associates
      17.Love Hangover (Extended Version)
      The Associates

      Disc 3

      Track name
      Artist
      1.Me, Myself and the Tragic Story
      The Associates
      2.Nude Spoons
      The Associates
      3.A Matter of Gender
      The Associates
      4.It's Better This Way
      The Associates
      5.Ulcragyceptimol
      The Associates
      6.Waiting for the Love Boat
      The Associates
      7.Australia
      The Associates
      8.Love Hangover
      The Associates
      9.A Severe Case of Career Insecurity
      The Associates
      10.Arrogance Gave Him Up
      The Associates
      11.A Matter of Gender
      The Associates
      12.Nude Spoons
      The Associates
      13.Paper House
      The Associates
      14.No
      The Associates
      15.And Then I Read a Book
      The Associates
      16.Gloomy Sunday
      The Associates
      17.It's Better This Way
      The Associates
      18.Skipping
      The Associates
      19.Australia
      The Associates
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