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(1977 – 1981)
There are two bands called Magazine. One British, another Brazilian.
1.) Magazine were an influential British post punk band founded in 1977 by former Buzzcocks singer Howard Devoto and guitarist John McGeoch. The other members of the band’s classic lineup included bassist Barry Adamson, keyboardist Dave Formula, and drummer John Doyle. The band burst onto the scene with the single Shot by Both Sides and released five albums before disbanding in 1981.
Magazine’s music continues to be an influence in modern music today. While having roots in the punk and new-wave movements, Magazine combined elements of avant-garde and pop. Radiohead in particular draws on the lyrical style of the group, and have performed “Shot By Both Sides” in concert. What’s more, Radiohead’s 1995 single “Just”, with its ascending guitar hook, bears a passing resemblance to “Shot By Both Sides”. Former Smiths singer Morrissey, a fan and acquaintance of Devoto’s, covered “A Song From Under The Floorboards” as a B-side to his 2006 single “The Youngest Was the Most Loved”. “Floorboards” was covered by My Friend the Chocolate Cake on their 1994 album Brood. Half Man Half Biscuit have performed live covers of a number of Magazine songs. “The Light Pours Out Of Me”, from the album Real Life, has been covered by both Peter Murphy and Ministry.
1.) Magazine were an influential British post punk band founded in 1977 by former Buzzcocks singer Howard Devoto and guitarist John McGeoch. The other members of the band’s classic lineup included bassist Barry Adamson, keyboardist Dave Formula, and drummer John Doyle. The band burst onto the scene with the single Shot by Both Sides and released five albums before disbanding in 1981.
Magazine’s music continues to be an influence in modern music today. While having roots in the punk and new-wave movements, Magazine combined elements of avant-garde and pop. Radiohead in particular draws on the lyrical style of the group, and have performed “Shot By Both Sides” in concert. What’s more, Radiohead’s 1995 single “Just”, with its ascending guitar hook, bears a passing resemblance to “Shot By Both Sides”. Former Smiths singer Morrissey, a fan and acquaintance of Devoto’s, covered “A Song From Under The Floorboards” as a B-side to his 2006 single “The Youngest Was the Most Loved”. “Floorboards” was covered by My Friend the Chocolate Cake on their 1994 album Brood. Half Man Half Biscuit have performed live covers of a number of Magazine songs. “The Light Pours Out Of Me”, from the album Real Life, has been covered by both Peter Murphy and Ministry.
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Motorcade
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Because You're Frightened
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Permafrost
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Rhythm of Cruelty
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You Never Knew Me
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Shoutbox
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PLasmoEsmata wrote:
I agree with stingo midgey urinal is pretty awful... although I did see him on a cookery program ages ago, and it showed that he should have been a chef and not a musician! haha, would have saved all our ears a long time ago!
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city-rocker wrote:
"Feed the enemy" Moodiest of all Magazine songs, a classic. I can't wait to see the band at the Forum. I wouldn't mind Midge Ure, he's a professional, anyway it's not a democracy. and not up for the vote. Whoever the band decide is OK with me.
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stingo2001 wrote:
Midge Ure???!!!! Nooooooo! - he ruined Ultravox (listen to the first three albums with John Foxx - brilliant). Magazine should get Johnny Marr in for the reunion gigs - not only is he a fantastic versatile guitarist but he's from Manchester which in my world just makes obvious sense.
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expeditopaz wrote:
I really don't see any similarities between Magazine and Joy Division... both are great, both from Manchester, and that's all. Their sounds are completely different.
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daniel-m wrote:
anyone in glasgow area who like Magazine, they are playing the Carling academy 16th feb 09, ur old da here is going .
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daniel-m wrote:
the people who say Magazine sound like Joy Division, have you listened to any of those 2 bands, they sound nothing alike.
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pablobunnyman wrote:
midge ure? no, please!!! xDD
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T_H_L wrote:
What would people think of a book on magazine?? There's one coming out may 2009
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repete86 wrote:
I hope that they tour the US since they're back together now.
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recurringdream wrote:
Eccentric, dark and such a unique sound. Really like it!
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IanCurtis13 wrote:
They formed roughly the same time.
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eddyerror wrote:
it was before joy division get your facts right tut tut tut....
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Chelseagirl1 wrote:
MIDGE URE, new guitarist? CHECK: www.punknoir.blogspot.com
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atari_baby wrote:
what i meant was "a song from under the floorboards" - it had a strange kind of demo tape quality.
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atari_baby wrote:
jesus christ, this sounds... well not so good. strange version of a good song though, i think.
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neil222 wrote:
Ripped off joy division???? lol. Contentious.......and a bit silly methinks.
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martinbizarro wrote:
You what?
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mrvitaminpill wrote:
They sound nothing like Joy Division!
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SikTh wrote:
ripped off joy division
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LovelyEkk wrote:
I was supposed to be born in the UK
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The Forum, London, United Kingdom
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Club Academy, Manchester, United Kingdom
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