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A Popular History of Signs
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Hailing from London, A Popular History of Signs released arty synth-dance records in the early and mid-80’s. The band consisted of Andy Jarman on vocals, bass, and synthesizer with Peter Scammell on synthesizer and Paul Clarke on percussion.
Although they never found much success and received mixed reviews, TrouserPress applauded their enigmatic style, “provocative subject matter, crystalline production and flawless playing” and likened them to Wang Chung and Ultravox.
Andy Jarman is now performing solo as Southern Arts Society and released a record featuring contributions from members of Piano Magic. A tour of Spain is underway for 2007.
A Popular History of Signs Discography:
- Justice Not Vengeance / Possession (7”) Melodia Records 1980
- Crowds / Crossing The Border (7”) Melodia Records 1981
- If She Was A Car (12”) Jungle Records 1983
- Body & Soul (7”) Jungle Records 1984
- Body & Soul (12”) Jungle Records 1984
- Comrades (LP) Jungle Records 1984
- Ladder Jack (12”) Wax Trax! Records 1984
- England In The Rain (LP) Jungle Records 1988
- England In The Rain (LP) Dame Dame Records 1988
Their most “popular” tracks, “Crowds” and “Guernica” were featured on the New Wave Complex compilations.
Although they never found much success and received mixed reviews, TrouserPress applauded their enigmatic style, “provocative subject matter, crystalline production and flawless playing” and likened them to Wang Chung and Ultravox.
Andy Jarman is now performing solo as Southern Arts Society and released a record featuring contributions from members of Piano Magic. A tour of Spain is underway for 2007.
A Popular History of Signs Discography:
- Justice Not Vengeance / Possession (7”) Melodia Records 1980
- Crowds / Crossing The Border (7”) Melodia Records 1981
- If She Was A Car (12”) Jungle Records 1983
- Body & Soul (7”) Jungle Records 1984
- Body & Soul (12”) Jungle Records 1984
- Comrades (LP) Jungle Records 1984
- Ladder Jack (12”) Wax Trax! Records 1984
- England In The Rain (LP) Jungle Records 1988
- England In The Rain (LP) Dame Dame Records 1988
Their most “popular” tracks, “Crowds” and “Guernica” were featured on the New Wave Complex compilations.
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