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The Monochrome Set is tagged as: post-punk, new wave, 80s, indie, pop

The Monochrome Set were an English post-punk band originally formed in 1978 from the remnants of a college group called The B-Sides (whose members had included Stuart Goddard, a.k.a. Adam Ant). The band is notable for its witty lyrics, the laconic delivery of lead singer Bid, and the idiosyncratically retrogressive playing style of original lead guitarist Lester Square.| |The original line-up consisted of Indian born lead singer and principal songwriter Bid (real name Ganesh Seshadri), Canadian guitarist Lester Square (real name Thomas W.B. Hardy), drummer John D. Haney, and bassist Charlie Harper. The band went through several bassists in the next few years, including Jeremy Harrington, and Andy Warren of the Ants, a childhood friend of Bid.
Experimental filmmaker Tony Potts began collaborating with the band in 1979, designing lighting and stage sets with film projections for their live appearances. The band’s early persona was defined by the shadowy, uncertain stage images created by the films to such an extent he is often described as being the band’s “fifth member.”
They released several singles for the Rough Trade label before recording their debut album, “Strange Boutique”, produced by Bob Sargeant, for Virgin Records’ imprint...
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Top 10 The Monochrome Set Songs
Eine Symphonie Des Grauens
He's Frank (Slight Return)
The Strange Boutique
Love Zombies
The Monochrome Set
Love Goes Down the Drain
Ici Les Enfants
Martians Go Home
The Monochrome Set (I Presume)
Goodbye Joe
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Top 10 The Monochrome Set Albums
Tomorrow Will Be Too Long
Compendium 75-95
Westminster Affair
Live
Love Zombies
Eligible bachelors
The Independent Singles Collection
Black And White Minstrels
Strange Boutique
Fin
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