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by **newdave7** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:31 pm

What about the Radiators from Outer Space? Those guys were great. Their first album was pure fast power pop. They later mutated their sound to a more new-wavey feel that was equally great. A member of the Pogues fronted this band (did anyone even mention the Pogues for greatest Irish band?). Their greatest hits, Cockels and Shells is highly recommended. I have it if anyones asking...

by **newdave7** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:03 pm

Oh, by the way, there' sa new book on the whole NORTH Ireland late 70's punk scene out: It makes you want to spit!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0954 ... e&n=266239

by **newwavepunkgirl** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:52 pm

I like them all except the last one who I haven't heard of!I'm half-Irish so I'm biased![8)]

Devolution is real

by **newwavepunkgirl** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:54 pm

[quote][i]Originally posted by newdave7[/i]
<br>What about the Radiators from Outer Space? Those guys were great. Their first album was pure fast power pop. They later mutated their sound to a more new-wavey feel that was equally great. A member of the Pogues fronted this band (did anyone even mention the Pogues for greatest Irish band?). Their greatest hits, Cockels and Shells is highly recommended. I have it if anyones asking...
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That's a cool name! I like weird band names! [:)]

Devolution is real

by **Ollie Stench** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 12:59 am

I'll second the vote for the Radiators! Television Screen is amazing!

by **patchyfogg** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 5:21 am

For me, it will always be The Adventures. So, I guess that's a write-in vote.

by **Frank_Chickens** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:28 am

[quote][i]Originally posted by patchyfogg[/i]
<br>For me, it will always be The Adventures. So, I guess that's a write-in vote.
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And Starjets! Thanks for reminding me of them (goes to listen to "Schooldays").

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by **earthloop** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:31 am

There was an Australian band called 'The Radiators'...back in the early to mid 70's!!! [?] They were fantastic. Biggest hit here was a song called 'room full of mirrors...or was it diamonds?. Oh how the memory fades [:I]'!

by **newdave7** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:31 pm

The Outcasts were quite good too (for awhile, until the ugly face of hardcore hit 'em). Many great bands were on the Good Vibrations label. They have a few comps out on CD that are worth a look!

by **patchyfogg** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 2:12 am

[quote][i]Originally posted by profpike[/i]
<br>time wise and product wise they outlasted the Beatles
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I don't think that Paul Hewson and his gahnormous ego could even make that claim.

by **flaicebaby** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 11:18 am

If it's open, I say Thin Lizzy! But if we're sticking to New Wave, I say Psychadelic Furs.

by **i_like_lectric_motors** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 11:37 am

[quote][i]Originally posted by flaicebaby[/i]
<br>If it's open, I say Thin Lizzy! But if we're sticking to New Wave, I say Psychadelic Furs.
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Agreed. The "Psychadelic Furs" are the greatest band ever to come out of London, Ireland.

by **guyinsf** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 4:33 pm

Are the Alarm Irish too?

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