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Wife Patrol
Wife Patrol formed in London with Pat Dam Smyth as frontman, along with Ian Ritchie on bass, Jim Doherty on guitar, and Dave Stewart on drums. Their debut...
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Absolute
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Dead Garden
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Electric Blizzard
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Girl Cactus
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H.A.
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How To Lose
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How do You Know If You're Alive
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In A Race
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Let's Hang Out
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Microphone
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Spyro
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Starlight Sun
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Valentine Citrus
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Why Do I Keep Doing This To Myself?
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Your Mother
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Wife Patrol formed in London with Pat Dam Smyth as frontman, along with Ian Ritchie on bass, Jim Doherty on guitar, and Dave Stewart on drums. Their debut single 'Absolute' came out in 1984 and became an immediate hit, with Smyth's vocals and the band's raw energy connecting with listeners.
Some of Smyth's lyrics explored themes like heartbreak and addiction, which drew both attention and criticism. The band didn't shy away from difficult subjects, though the specific controversies mentioned in some accounts can sound exaggerated.
Their songs like 'Dead Garden' and 'Electric Blizzard' kept a straightforward rock energy without much studio polish. They worked with what they had and didn't try to smooth out the edges.
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