THERE'S SOMETHING STRANGE HAPPENING
The odd pop ascent of The Associates 1979-1982
I'll post a more detailed history of The Associates on Hip-D when I'm actually able to upload this but essentially this mix could be split into three sections.
The first third is strangely backward looking for a Post-Punk group, harking back to the mid seventies era of Roxy Music, Sparks and particularily David Bowie.
The middle section is almost akin to The Beatles psychodelic period, with heavy drug use and studio experimentation producing some very odd music indeed.
The last section is The Associates at the height of their popularity, scoring several high charting singles and a successful album in 'Sulk'.
I'll upload the mix just as soon as I have access to a broadband connection.
Track Listing:
1.
Boys Keep Swinging Bowie cover version. Independantly released debut single, Oct. 79
2.
The Affectionate Punch Promotional 7" single for album of same name, Aug. 80
3.
You Were Young B-side of 'T.A.P' single
4.
Amused As Always Album track from debut album 'The Affectionate Punch
5.
Would I Bounce Back? Another album track from first album
6.
Tell Me Easter's On Friday First of 5 singles released on the Situation2 label during 1981
7.
Q Quarters Second Situation 2 single
8.
Kitchen Person Third Situation 2 single
9.
An Even Whiter Car B-side to 'Kitchen Person', a heavily remixed, dubby version of 'White Car In Germany released before original track
10.
White Car In Germany Last of the Situation 2 singles. Their masterpiece?
11.
The Associate Instrumental b-side to 'White Car In Germany
12.
Party Fears Two First and biggest hit single, reached no.9 Mar. 82
13.
Club Country Second promotional single from album 'Sulk', reached no.13 May 82
14.
Bap De La Bap Album track from Top Ten album 'Sulk'
15.
Grecian 2000 Another album track from 'Sulk'
16.
18 Carat Love Affair Double A side single with 'Love Hangover', last Top 40 hit
17.
Love Hangover Cover of Diana Ross track, no.21 in singles chart Jul.82
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