V/A - Made In Britain 1980

I'm too lazy to write, only this: all songs here are great, awesome wave/punk songs from these four delicious UK bands, the LP was only released in the U.S., the makers probably knew why. I quote from back cover: " 'Made In Britain' - a hallmark shared by four bands signed to Polydor during the last two years. Backgrounds are varied, musical styles influenced by differing cultures and lifestyles, and yet they share a common bond...music of the highest quality. The Invaders, formed in West Yorkshire but more recently based in London, offer you tracks from their debut album, including their 3rd single 'Magic Mirror'. Described as "almost definitely the most melodic of all the postpunk bands" (Sounds); to the Invaders their music is personal & emotional, with its function being to communicate. Four lads in Bradford formed Excel whilst still at school , and their antics both on stage and off have won over club audiences throughout the country. Fun loving nutters or original popstars? - the music tells all. "Every once in a while, there pops up a piece of pop music which puts to shame the rest of that inherently genre" (NME). The Reception for 'Independence Day', second single from The Comsat Angels. The bazz about this Sheffield band almost drowns out the noise of critics clamouring to review their first album. Protex burst out of Belfast in 1979, playing a personalized brand of dynamic, snappy tunes and conquering audiences nationwide. The four teenagers have toured throughout Europe and even the East Coast of the States. They sing 'I Can't Cope' - we know different." - Brilliant compilation for all of us music maniacs!!

1.Magic Mirror - THE INVADERS

2.Personality Profile - THE INVADERS

3.Backstreet Romeo - THE INVADERS

4.Rock Methodology - THE INVADERS

5.Tonight In The Park - EXCEL

6.Rock Show - EXCEL

7.I Never Knew - EXCEL

8.Summer Of '42 - EXCEL

9.Total War - COMSAT ANGELS

10.Independence Day - COMSAT ANGELS

11.Missing In Action - COMSAT ANGELS

12.Waiting For A Miracle - COMSAT ANGELS

13.A Place In Your Heart - PROTEX

14.I Can Only Dream - PROTEX

15.I Can't Cope - PROTEX

16.All I Wanna Do (Is Rock 'N' Roll) - PROTEX

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