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Virgin Prunes
The Virgin Prunes formed in Dublin in 1977 around Gavin Friday and Guggi, with Dave-id Busaras and Trevor Twohig joining them. They worked in a post-punk and...
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Brain Damage
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Day Of Ages
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Deadly Sins
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Abbagall
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Alone
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Baby Turns Blue
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Ballad Of The Man
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Bau-dachong
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Beast (Seven Bastard Suck)
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Betrayal
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Chance Of A Lifetime
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Come To Daddy
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Dave-id Is Dead
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Don't Look Back
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Down The Memory Lane
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Go 't' Away Deirdre
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The Virgin Prunes formed in Dublin in 1977 around Gavin Friday and Guggi, with Dave-id Busaras and Trevor Twohig joining them. They worked in a post-punk and experimental rock space, with songs like 'Baby Turns Blue' and 'Abbagall' showing their interest in raw, theatrical expression.
Their performances often provoked strong reactions, and some of their music faced radio bans. They kept making work that felt confrontational and emotionally direct, avoiding more conventional approaches.
They released several albums before eventually stopping, leaving behind a catalog that feels specific to its time and place rather than aiming for broad appeal.
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