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Heaven 17

Heaven 17 formed in Sheffield in the late 1970s when Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh started working together on electronic music. They took their name from a...

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Heaven 17's Sheffield synth-pop with political teeth

The electronic trio that named themselves after a fictional band in 'A Clockwork Orange' and made 'Fascist Groove Thang'.

For their mix of synth hooks and sharp commentary, start with 'Fascist Groove Thang' and 'Let Me Go.'

They arrived with a sound that felt both sleek and confrontational. 'Fascist Groove Thang' was a synth-pop track that wasn't afraid to be political, and 'Let Me Go' became an international hit without smoothing out their edges. Later songs like 'Dangerous' kept that blend of electronics and pointed lyrics going.

Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh started working together in Sheffield in the late 1970s, bringing in Glenn Gregory as vocalist. They released 'Penthouse and Pavement' and 'The Luxury Gap,' produced by Tony Mansfield. The core trio has kept recording into the 2000s with albums like 'Endless.'

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Heaven 17 formed in Sheffield in the late 1970s when Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh started working together on electronic music. They took their name from a fictional band mentioned in Anthony Burgess's novel 'A Clockwork Orange.' Glenn Gregory joined as vocalist, and they released their debut single 'I'm Your Money' in 1981.

Their early work combined synth-pop with political commentary, most notably on tracks like 'Fascist Groove Thang' and 'Let Me Go.' The latter became an international hit. They recorded albums including 'Penthouse and Pavement' and 'The Luxury Gap,' which was produced by Tony Mansfield.

While their lineup has remained relatively stable, with Ware, Marsh, and Gregory at the core, they've continued recording into the 2000s with releases like 'Endless' and 'Masters of the Universe.' Songs like 'Dangerous' and 'Reputation' show their continued interest in blending electronic sounds with pointed lyrics.

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