Name: Wait Long By The River and The Bodies Of Your Enemies Will Float By
Brand: The Drones

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BANGLP150

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Colour

Black

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-01-07

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Shellshock

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

8435008871574

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Total Cap

2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

The Drones

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Bang!

Bang! is a Spanish independent record label based in Santurtzi, Spain. Established in 1997/1998, it has been founded and managed by two talented individuals. The label is known for its dedication to promoting unique and diverse music from various genres. With the support of Munsterama, Bang! has successfully marketed and distributed numerous albums by *artists* who have gained recognition for their exceptional talent and creativity.

The Drones are a British punk band that formed in October 1976 in Manchester and later relocated to London. Originally known as Rockslide, the band released a single in October 1975 before transitioning into punk rock. The classic line-up from 1976-1979 consisted of *M. J. Drone* on vocals and guitar, *Gus Gangrene* on lead guitar, *Whispa* on bass, and *Pete Purrfect* on drums.
After disbanding around 1982, The Drones reformed in 1996 for the Holidays In The Sun Festival and went on to perform gigs in Japan and the USA. However, tragedy struck when M.J Drone (Mike Howells) passed away on January 10th, 2013.
The Drones have been influential within the punk genre and have drawn comparisons to artists such as Gareth Liddiard, Rowland S. Howard, Beasts Of Bourbon, Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Jack Ladder, Dick Diver, You Am I, Magic Dirt,and many others.

Before Tropical Fuck Storm came The Drones. Garreth and Fiona of Tropical Fuck Storm were the core members of The Drones. Wait Long by the River and the Bodies of Your Enemies Will Float By is the second album released by the Drones. The album draws influence from the likes of Neil Young and The Birthday Party, though it has been described by lead singer / guitarist Gareth Liddiard himself as a punk rock album. The lyrics, penned by Liddiard, deal with issues such as death, depression and alcoholism in its depiction of Australian working-class life. The album received critical acclaim upon release, regarded later on as the band's "break-out" and one of their most popular releases. The track "Shark Fin Blues", in particular, went on to become a concert staple and was voted by contemporary Australian songwriters as the greatest Australian song of all time in October 2009. The album itself was performed live in its entirety many times, even as a part of the acclaimed Don't Look Back concert series. In 2008, The Age ranked it the best Australian album of the 21st century. Three years later, the band's contemporaries and "industry experts" would vote it the 24th best Australian album of all time.

Wait Long By The River and The Bodies Of Your Enemies Will Float By

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