Name: A Better Life - Complete Creations 1983-1991
Brand: Biff Bang Pow!

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CRCDBOX125

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Limited edition

Release date

2022-05-27

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Supplier GB

Cherry Red (ADA)

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5013929112599

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6 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Biff Bang Pow!

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

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Cherry Red

Biff Bang Pow! were an indie pop band from London, England, active between 1983 and 1991. Known for their catchy melodies and jangly guitar sound, they were part of the vibrant indie scene in the UK during the 80s. Influenced by bands like *The Weather Prophets* and *The June Brides*, Biff Bang Pow! created a unique blend of pop and alternative rock.

During their career, Biff Bang Pow! released several albums and singles that gained them a dedicated following. Their music resonated with fans who appreciated their heartfelt lyrics and infectious hooks. Songs like "There Must Be a Better Life" and "Love's Going Out of Fashion" showcased their ability to craft memorable tunes with a touch of melancholy.

In addition to their own recordings, Biff Bang Pow! also collaborated with other artists from the indie scene, such as *The Brilliant Corners* and *Mighty Mighty*. Their contributions helped shape the sound of indie pop during this era.

Cherry Red is a British label that was founded by Iain McNay in 1978. Also known as Cherry Red Records, this label has become associated with the company Music and Media Group. With the label code LC 6730, Cherry Red has made a name for itself in the music industry. It is important to note that this label should not be confused with the US label of the same name.

A deluxe six-CD box, boasting the entire recorded output of Biff Bang Pow! with the bonus of everything issued by The Laughing Apple. Curated with the full support of Alan McGee and other band members, the clamshell set also adds a raft of previously unissued demos and live material. Plus tracks from an abandoned album, Sixteen Velvet Fridays and a handful of previously undocumented songs. And a Laughing Apple CD also adds some hitherto unheard demos by Alan with the band Newspeak (pre-Laughing Apple). With sleevenotes including quotes from those involved, this is the ultimate tribute to one of the unsung talents of the C86 generation of indie bands.

Biff Bang Pow! were formed by Alan McGee around the same time he founded Creation Records in 1983. Having evolved out of post-punk band The Laughing Apple, which he’d started in 1980 with friend Andrew Innes, Biff Bang Pow! made seven albums and a handful of singles – many of which were indie hits – before they finally dissolved in 1992.

To many fans of Creation Records, Biff Bang Pow! were the label’s best-kept secret, fusing ‘60s psychedelia and power pop with beautiful, haunting melodies. Their early sound seemed to reinvent The Jam circa 1980, with a pop art approach reminiscent of the ‘60s band from whom their took their name, The Creation (who recorded the song ‘Biff Bang Pow!’).

Albums two and three, The Girl Who Runs The Beat Hotel and Oblivion, captured Biff Bang Pow! at their peak, from the former’s tranquil, ‘60s pop tunes (often with Christine Wanless singing) to the latter’s power pop swagger. Later records adopted an increasingly acoustic bent, essentially solo outlets for McGee, after his discovery of ecstasy, when he was listening to Neil Young and Nick Drake.

A Better Life - Complete Creations 1983-1991

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