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PERSONNEL


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HISTORY

Named after the singles "Whistling In The Dark" and "Inspiration" were both Top 5 independent chart hits. Their energetic first album, ''Contenders'', has been compared to The Chameleons , New Model Army , and The Smiths {Link without Title} {Link without Title} .

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and has been reported having recorded an early version of " Bengali In Platforms " that later appeared on Morrissey's first album, '' Viva Hate ''[http://www.morrissey-solo.com/articles/02/12/02/0616224.shtml .

In 2005 the band got back together for a one off gig. Andy Rourke (ex-bassist, The Smiths ) played with them.


DISCOGRAPHY

  • ''In Our Own Hands'' EP (UK London) 1985

  • ''Contenders'' (Rough Trade/Columbia) 1986

  • ''Inspiration'' EP (UK Rough Trade) 1986

  • ''Waiting for the Redbird'' (Rough Trade/Columbia) 1989



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