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Magazine formed in Manchester in 1977 with Howard Devoto on vocals, John McGeoch on guitar, Barry Adamson on bass, and Martin Jackson on drums. Their debut...

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Magazine's sharp post-punk with keyboards and detached lyrics

A Manchester band from 1977 that mixed punk urgency with cerebral art-rock sophistication.

For their blend of art-rock sophistication and punk-derived urgency, try 'Burst' or 'Talk To The Body' from their top songs.

Magazine's debut album 'Real Life' in 1980 had songs like 'Definitive Gaze' and 'Motorcade' that gave post-punk a more keyboard-driven, intellectual edge. Howard Devoto's detached vocal delivery and lyrics set them apart from peers.

They formed in Manchester in 1977 with Devoto on vocals, McGeoch on guitar, Barry Adamson on bass, and Martin Jackson on drums. The sound evolved through albums like 'Secondhand Daylight' and 'The Correct Use of Soap,' with tracks such as 'Feed The Enemy' showing their range from tense rock to atmospheric pieces. They disbanded in 1981 after four studio albums.

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Magazine formed in Manchester in 1977 with Howard Devoto on vocals, John McGeoch on guitar, Barry Adamson on bass, and Martin Jackson on drums. Their debut album 'Real Life' came out in 1980, featuring songs like 'Definitive Gaze' and 'Motorcade' that mixed post-punk energy with a more cerebral, keyboard-driven approach.

Devoto's lyrics had a detached, intellectual quality that set them apart from many of their peers. The band's sound evolved through albums like 'Secondhand Daylight' and 'The Correct Use of Soap,' with tracks such as 'Feed The Enemy' and 'You Never Knew Me' showing their range from tense, driving rock to more atmospheric pieces.

Magazine disbanded in 1981 after releasing four studio albums.

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