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1984 studio album by Tones on Tail From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pop is the only studio album by the English post-punk band Tones on Tail, a side project of the Bauhaus members Daniel Ash and Kevin Haskins (who later went on to form Love and Rockets with David J), and the Bauhaus roadie Glenn Campling.[1] It was released on 6 April 1984 by Beggars Banquet Records.
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Released | 6 April 1984 | |||
Recorded | December 1983 | |||
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Genre | Post-punk, gothic rock | |||
Label | Beggars Banquet | |||
Producer | Tones on Tail | |||
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Trouser Press opined, "while Pop [...] reveals some draggy recidivist Bauhaus tendencies, it also has real songs of modern music that show taste, delicacy and moderate imagination".[3] Writing for AllMusic, Ned Raggett called it "an impressive, wide-ranging effort collaging a range of influences into an inspired, often unpredictable experience".[2]
Dave Thompson, in Alternative Rock, considered the album "more serviceable ideas than realized majesty", but nonetheless a recording that "holds its place in time".[4]
Erica Bettina Wexler of Spin wrote, "There is something elusive and haunting about their music. This first album provides no immediate hooks or grooves, no instant good time. But give a serious two-ear listen, and you'll be surprised by its hypnotic power."[5]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Lions" | 3:57 |
2. | "War" | 3:18 |
3. | "Happiness" | 3:08 |
4. | "The Never Never (Is Forever)" | 3:21 |
5. | "Performance" | 4:12 |
All tracks are written by Daniel Ash, Glenn Campling and Kevin Haskins. All lyrics by Ash.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Slender Fungus" | 3:35 |
2. | "Movement of Fear" | 3:51 |
3. | "Real Life" | 5:06 |
4. | "Rain" | 8:27 |
Credits adapted from Everything! CD liner notes.[6]
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