More Factory for Friday. Stockholm Monsters were mates from Burnage, on Factory between 1981 and '87, who made some cracking guitar singles housed in some beautiful sleeves but, it almost goes without saying, hardly sold any records. Tony Wilson loved them. Fairy Tales was their debut release from January 1982, produced by Martin Hannett, sparse and spindly with piano and flute and some typically Hannett touches making this anything but ordinary early 80s indie. There are loads more gems in their small back catalogue, including their only album which was produced by Peter Hook.
Fairy Tales
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Quietly catchy as hell. I've been whistling the tune for the past 10 minutes and had to come back and listen to the song again. I think the earworm has taken root for the day.
I like the sound of Factory Fridays. Can I put in a request for some Crispy Ambulance?
Great idea, Swede! If you can provide us with 'The Presence', SA, I'd be eternally grateful, 'cos I haven't heard that for years!!
I featured this one a while back, but am comparatively unfamiliar with the rest of their work. I need to hear more!
http://unthoughtofthoughsomehow.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/crispy-ambulance.html
isn't the first line of fairy tales out of tune?
still great though
never heard that before, very good.
They supported NO in 1985 here in Dublin. Saw them the two nights. They had a very catchy tune with a chorus with the phrase 'Oh no, take it back' in it which was something I latched onto for some reason. Very Fred-Perry-with-V-neck-over-it. And turned up jeans. 30 yrs man. Seems like yesterday
Very pleased with all the love here today for Stockholm Monsters. Go search for more- there's been a compilation of their singles as well as the lp.
Crispy Ambulance it is next Friday, by popular demand.
Terrific, SA. I will be seeking out that comp and album. Stockholm Monsters completely passed me by.
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