Album: The Affectionate Punch by The Associates (1980)
Genre: New Wave | Style: Punk
Format: Album

Artist Background: Associates were a Scottish post-punk and new wave band of the early 1980s. They were known for the unique voice of singer Billy Mackenzie. Their biggest success was in 1982 with the UK Top 10 album Sulk and UK Top 20 singles "Party Fears Two" and "Club Country". 1979-1982: Associates mk. 1 Mackenzie and guitarist Alan Rankine met in Dundee in 1976 and formed the cabaret duo The Ascorbic Ones. In 1979, they recorded songs as Mental Torture before changing the name again to Associates. Their de... Part of the Scotland music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with New Wave movement. Known for Punk style.

Related Artists: The Teardrop Explodes, China Crisis, Altered Images, Japan

Music Scene: Part of the Scotland music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with New Wave movement. Known for Punk style.

Tags: New Wave, Punk, 1980s, Album

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