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The Comsat Angels | |
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| Origin | Sheffield, England |
| Genres | Post-punk, new wave |
| Years active | 1978–1995 2009–2010 |
| Labels | Polydor, Jive, Island, RPM, Renascent |
| Past members | Stephen Fellows Mik Glaisher Kevin Bacon Andy Peake Nick Robinson Simon Anderson Terry Todd |
| Website | www |
The Comsat Angels were an English post-punk band from Sheffield, England, initially active from 1978 to 1995.[1] Their music has been described as "abstract pop songs with sparse instrumentation, many of which were bleak and filled with some form of heartache".[2] They have been credited as being an influence on later post-punk revival bands such as Blacklist, Bell Hollow, Editors and Interpol.[3]
The Comsat Angels toured heavily in the UK and western Europe, especially in the Netherlands; the band's two concerts in August 1982 in Iceland had a strong influence on the music scene in Reykjavík. They also toured the United States twice.[4] Their music has been extensively reissued and recompiled since 1995 by various record labels.
- ^ Kinson, Tony. "The Sleep No More Web-site". The Comsat Angels. Archived from the original on 15 August 2002. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
- ^ Kellman, Andy. "The Comsat Angels | Biography & History". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
- ^ "Lost in the '80s: Comsat Angels (C.S. Angels)". Popdose.com. 27 May 2008. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
- ^ Kinson, Tony. "The Comsat Angels - Live Dates Archive". Hotsdesign.co.uk. Archived from the original on 20 May 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2013.