Album: Ready to Fly by The Verlaines (1991)
Record Label: Flying Nun Records
Format: Album

Artist Background: The band was named after French poet Paul Verlaine-not, as is occasionally suggested, Tom Verlaine, who also took his stage name from the poet. The Verlaines were noted for their angular, "difficult" song structures, wordy and downbeat lyrics, unusual subject matter all contained in often frantic up-tempo playing. The Verlaines were led by songwriter and vocalist/guitarist Graeme Downes although many other New Zealand musicians played guitar, bass, drums and brass instruments during the diffe... Part of the Dunedin, New Zealand music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era.

Music Scene: Part of the Dunedin, New Zealand music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era.

Tags: 1990s, Album, Flying Nun Records


Ready to Fly

The Verlaines

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