Fear - Fuck Christmas

Fear's second single, "Fuck Christmas" was backed by "(Beep) Christmas". Neither track appeared on an album though the A side was added to their debut album, The Record, when it was re-released on CD. "(Beep) Christmas" is identical to "Fuck Christmas" but with censored profanity, done as a way to promote the single on radio.



Wikipedia: Fear

Video: Fear - Fuck Christmas - live - date unknown - youtube

Blogload: Fear - The Record - http://punknotprofit.blogspot.com

China Crisis - African And White

On this date in 1982, China Crisis reissued their debut single, "African And White". It had originally been released in January, 1982 and barely got noticed. This time, it was re-mixed and reached the #45 spot on the U.K. singles chart. It was backed by "Red Sails". Both songs appeared on their debut album, Difficult Shapes & Passive Rhythms, Some People Think It's Fun To Entertain. The Kirkby, England new wave band disbanded in 1996 but has recently done some performing.



Wikipedia: China Crisis

MySpace: myspace.com/chinacrisisgaryandeddie

Video: China Crisis - African And White - on TV - 1983 - youtube

Blogload: China Crisis - Difficult Shapes & Passive Rhythms, Some People Think It's Fun To Entertain - yukies21-lu-odnyawib.blogspot.com

Court Martial - No Solution

On this date in 1982, Court Martial released their second and last EP, No Solution. Aside from the title track, it also included "Too Late" and "Take Control". The Bristol, England punk/Oi! band, originally called The Zeds when they formed in 1979, released two EP's in 1982 and then disappeared. They are back together again.



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Peter Godwin - Emotional Disguise

On this date in 1982, Peter Godwin released his debut solo single, "Emotional Disguise". It was backed by "French Emotions". Both tracks appeared on his debut album, Dance Emotions (though "Emotional Disguise" was an extended version on the album which was, actually, more of a mini-album). Prior to his solo career, Peter Godwin was in the band Metro (David Bowie covered their "Criminal World" on his Let's Dance album). The German born new wave singer has not released much since 1983.



Wikipedia: Peter Godwin

Blogload: Peter Godwin - Emotional Disguise - 7 inch (both sides) - musiconvinyl.blogspot.com

Revolutionary Spirit

On this date in 1982, The Wild Swans released their debut single, "Revolutionary Spirit". The B side was "God Forbid". Neither track appeared on a regularly released album. The Liverpool, England post punk/new wave band was fronted by Paul Simpson, formerly of The Teardrop Explodes. Pete de Freitas of Echo and The Bunnymen played drums on the single. The Wild Swans disbanded in 1990. They have, however, been back in the studio recording recently.



Wikipedia: The Wild Swans

Official Website: thewildswans.co.uk

Blogload: The Zoo Uncaged 1978-1982 - a compilation - includes The Wild Swans' "Revolutionary Spirit" and "God Forbid" - music-isms.blogspot.com

The Queer Pills - Stupid Jerk

On this date in 1982, The Queer Pills released their debut EP, Stupid Jerk. Aside from the title track, the record also contained "Time To Fuck", "The Todd Killings" and "They Saved Hitler's Cock". The band was actually Angry Samoans trying to disguise their identity because of a radio ban on their music. The original pressing of the record gave no indication of who the actual band was. A few of these tracks appeared on Angry Samoans second album, Back From Samoa. Based on the songs' subject matter and titles, I can't imagine that the Los Angeles hardcore punk band had much success getting these songs on the radio either.



Blogload: The Queer Pills - Stupid Jerk EP - shotgunsolution.blogspot.com

Kraut - Unemployed

On this date in 1982, Kraut released their second EP, Unemployed. Aside from the title track, it included "Last Chance" and "Matinee". The first two tracks appeared on their debut album, An Adjustment To Society. The third did not. The Queens, NY hardcore punk band turned their attention to metal by the middle of the '80's. They are active again after a lay off.



Wikipedia: Kraut

Blogload: Kraut - Unemployed EP - all three tracks - kbdrecords.com

Soft Cell - Say Hello, Wave Goodbye

On this date in 1982, Soft Cell released their sixth single, "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye". It was backed by an instrumental version of the feature track. The A side appeared on their debut album, Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret. The single reached the #3 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Leeds, England new wave band disbanded in 1984 but has gotten together again in recent years.



Wikipedia: Soft Cell

A Fansite: soft-cell.tripod.com

Video: Soft Cell - Say Hello, Wave Goodbye - youtube

Blogload: Soft Cell - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret - nobrasil.org

Divinyls - Music From Monkey Grip

On this date in 1982, Divinyls released their debut EP, Music From Monkey Grip, the soundtrack from a movie. The EP contained their single, "Boys In Town". The EP reached the #25 spot on the Australian albums chart. The Sydney, Australia new wave band disbanded in 1996 but re-formed recently.



Wikipedia: Divinyls

Myspace: myspace.com/officialdivinyls

Blogload: Divinyls - Music From Monkey Grip - www.taringa.net

Haircut One Hundred - Love Plus One

On this date in 1982, Haircut One Hundred released their second single, "Love Plus One". It was backed by "Marine Boy". Both tracks appeared on their debut album, Pelican West. The song reached the #3 spot on the U.K. singles chart and the #37 spot on the U.S. singles chart. The Kent, England new wave band released two albums (the latter after singer Nick Heyward went on to pursue a solo career) and disbanded in 1984.



Wikipedia: Haircut One Hundred

Video: Haircut One Hundred - Love Plus One - on TV - 1982 - youtube

Blogload: Haircut One Hundred - Pelican West - babakazoo.blogspot.com

Husker Du - Everything Falls Apart

On this date in 1982, Husker Du released their debut studio album, Everything Falls Apart. No singles were released from the album. The Minneapolis, Minnesota band initially gained attention as a hardcore punk band but their music slowed down with time. They disbanded in 1987. The Minneapolis scene also produced The Replacements and The Suburbs, among others.



Wikipedia: Husker Du

Blogload: Husker Du - Everything Falls Apart - punknotprofit.blogspot.com

The Belle Stars - Sign Of The Times

On this date in 1982, The Belle Stars released their sixth single, "Sign Of The Times". It was backed by "Madness". The A side appeared on their self-titled debut album. The B side was a non-LP track. The single reached the #3 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The London all-girl new wave band formed when The Bodysnatchers disbanded. Sarah Jane Owen, Stella Barker, Penny Leyton and Miranda Joyce were The Bodysnatchers who formed the new band. The Belle Stars disbanded in 1986 after one album. They have occasionally reunited to perform.



Wikipedia: The Belle Stars

A Fansite: thebellestars.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

Video: The Belle Stars - Sign Of The Times - on Top Of The Pops - 1983 - youtube

Blogload: The Belle Stars - debut album - rho-xs.blogspot.com

The Three O'Clock - Baroque Hoedown

On this date in 1982, The Three O'Clock released their debut EP, Baroque Hoedown. It was a five song record that contained "With A Cantaloupe Girlfriend", "I Go Wild", "Marjorie Tells Me", "Sorry" and "As Real As Real". No singles were released from the EP. The band began life as The Salvation Army and released a record under that name but was forced to change their name by the real Salvation Army. The Los Angeles power pop band lasted until 1988. Their Salvation Army debut album was later re-released under the name Befour Three O'Clock and retitled Happen Happened.



Wikipedia: The Three O'Clock

Myspace: myspace.com/thethreeoclock

Blogload: The Three O'Clock - Baroque Hoedown - and more - digivinyltal.blogspot.com

Fad Gadget - For Whom The Bells Toll

On this date in 1982, Fad Gadget released their eighth single, "For Whom The Bells Toll". It was backed by "Love Parasite". Both tracks appeared on their third album, Under The Flag, though the A side was a re-mixed version of the song. The London, England avant-garde band was actually Frank Tovey and an ever-changing group of musicians. Fad Gadget broke up in 1984. Frank Tovey passed away April 3, 2002.



Wikipedia: Fad Gadget

Official Website: fadgadget.co.uk

Video: Fad Gadget - For Whom The Bells Toll - live - 1982 - youtube

Blogload: Fad Gadget - Under The Flag - and more - lunchmeataphobia.blogspot.com

The Cleaners From Venus - Midnight Cleaners

On this date in 1982, The Cleaners From Venus offered their third long play release, Midnight Cleaners. As was their normal routine, this was a cassette-only release. There were no singles released from the cassette. The Colchester, England post punk/pop band has not released any new material since 1993 but guitarist/vocalist Martin Newell is still active.



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The Stranglers - European Female

On this date in 1982, The Stranglers released their twenty- second single, "European Female". It was backed by "Savage Breast". The A side appeared on their seventh studio album, Feline, where it was fully titled "The European Female (In Celebration Of). The B side was a non-LP track which was added as a bonus track to the album when it was re-released on CD. The single reached the #9 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Surrey, England punk/post punk band is still performing and recording, though without original lead singer, Hugh Cornwell, who left in 1990.



Wikipedia: The Stranglers

Official Website: stranglers.net

Video: The Stranglers - European Female - on The Tube - 1983 - youtube

Blogload: The Stranglers - Feline - recessed-filter.blogspot.com

Wall Of Voodoo - Ring Of Fire

On this date in 1982, Wall Of Voodoo released their second single, "Ring Of Fire". It was backed by a live track called "The Morricone Themes" which was a medley of songs. The A side had originally appeared on their 1980 self-titled debut EP but this single was a re-mixed version. The Los Angeles post-punk/new wave band disbanded in 1988.



Wikipedia: Wall Of Voodoo

Official Website: wallofvoodoo.net

Video: Wall Of Voodoo - Ring Of Fire - on TV - 1982 - youtube

Blogload: Wall Of Voodoo - Ring Of Fire - 7 inch (both sides) - mutant-sounds.blogspot.com

Not So Quiet On The Western Front

On this date in 1981, Alternative Tentacles released a double album compilation of northern California and Nevada punk bands. Among those featured were Dead Kennedys, 7 Seconds, Crucifix, Code Of Honor, Flipper and MDC. The album was called Not So Quiet On The Western Front.



Blogload: Not So Quiet On The Western Front - compilation - punknotprofit.blogspot.com

The Bangles EP

On this date in 1982, The Bangles released their debut self-titled EP. The five song offering had "The Real World", "I'm In Line", "Want You", "Mary Street" and "How Is The Air Up There?". None of the tracks wound up on their 1984 debut album, All Over The Place. "The Real World" was re-mixed and was released as a single in 1983 but did not chart. The Los Angeles new wave band disbanded in 1988.



Wikipedia: The Bangles

Official Website: thebangles.com

Blogload: The Bangles EP - and more - digivinyltal.blogspot.com

1980's L.A. Punk Rock

I found this great piece of history. The site contains a lot of pix, vids and some music in crappy "Real media player" format. (hint: just come back to The P5 and search for the bands).

Read This: 1980s L.A. Punk Rock - www.tvparty.com:

"TVparty presents found articles circa 1980-85 written by Billy Eye and Judy Zee from Data-Boy, a gay entertainment magazine published in Hollywood.

These articles chronicle the avante garde bands coming up through the Los Angeles Punk and New Wave club scene during that key period. They read like a diary in the lives of these young clubgoers and the burgeoning scene they covered."

Bands mentioned include:
Fear, The Germs, Go-Go's, Motley Crue, TSOL, Missing Persons, Wall of Voodoo and more.