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The Names

Formed: 1978 in Belgium

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Disbanded: 1983

Styles: Post-Punk

Group Members: Mike S. Christoph..., Michel Sordinia, Luc Capelle, Michel Silverstein

Biography: Belgian post-punk band the Names were originally called the Passengers, electing to change their name just prior to the release of their first single in 1978. The group first came together in late 1977, with drummer Mike S. Christophe den Tandt, guitarists Marc Deprez and Robert Franckson, vocalist Isabelle ...Read full biography

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Swimming

Released: 1982

Label: Crepuscule

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The Names' Swimming isn't the sharpest arrow in infamous producer Martin Hannett's quiver, and the Belgian group indeed wallowed in the obscurity that journalist Jon Savage claimed they didn't deserve, ...Read full review

More The Names albums: Main Albums (1), Compilations (3), Singles & EPs (4), DVD/Video (1)

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