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Legendary Pink Dots
Legendary Pink Dots formed in Manchester, England, in 1980, coming out of that city's post-punk scene. They've been making music for over forty years now,...
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1001 Commandments
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A Crack In Melancholy Time
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A Strychnine Kiss
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Aaazhyd China Doll
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Agape
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Apocalypse Then
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Arzhklahh Olgevezh!
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Beautiful Machine
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Birdie
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Black Castles
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Blacklist
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Blasto
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Blowing Bubbles
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Break Day
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Casting The Runes
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Chain Surfing
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Legendary Pink Dots formed in Manchester, England, in 1980, coming out of that city's post-punk scene. They've been making music for over forty years now, working as a collective rather than a conventional band. Their sound is hard to pin down, mixing psychedelic elements with experimental and avant-garde approaches.
They've always operated outside commercial expectations, which led to some early criticism. A few reviewers at the time called their music unlistenable or pretentious. In 1985, their album "The Lovers" faced censorship in the United States over its lyrics. To maintain control, they eventually started their own label, Projekt Records.
Their catalog is extensive and varied. Songs like "Just A Lifetime," "True Love," and "Spike" show their range, from drifting, atmospheric pieces to more structured, if still unconventional, tracks. They've built a following by consistently following their own path rather than chasing trends.
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