Swell Maps

Swell Maps
Formed: 1972
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Genre: Rock
Styles: Post-Punk
Group Members: Nikki Sudden, Richard Earl, Epic Soundtracks, Jowe Head
Biography: Noisy and experimental, Britain's Swell Maps experienced little commercial success during the course of their chaotic career, but in hindsight they stand as one of the pivotal acts of the new wave: not only was the group an acknowedged inspiration to the likes of Sonic Youth and Pavement, but their alumni ...Read full biography
Jane From Occupied Europe [Secretly Canadian]
Released: 2004
Label: IODA
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On their second album, Swell Maps displayed even more ambition and confidence than on their debut, which was a plus. Even though their music was still somewhat fragmented, Jane from Occupied Europe was ...Read full review
Jane from Occupied Europe
Released: 1980
Label: Rough Trade
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On their second album, Swell Maps displayed even more ambition and confidence than on their debut, which was a plus. Even though their music was still somewhat fragmented, Jane from Occupied Europe was ...Read full review
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