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From a background working in left-wing English fringe
theatre groups, Punishment Of Luxury were a four-man
post-punk band formed in December 1976 in the northeast
of England, and released a single, Puppet Life on
the Small Wonder label in June 1978.
In 1979 they signed to United Artists and released the
single Jellyfish / Engine Of Excess and the album
Laughing Academy. 1980 saw the release of the single
Secrets/Brain Bomb. All received critical acclaim and
sold well.
An extensive European tour followed and United Artists
sent the band into the studio to record another album,
a concept album to be called Gigantic Days. However
while the recording was still going on, United Artists
were taken over by EMI, who dropped the band.
This, their debut album has long been out of print and
sought after in the CD format.
theatre groups, Punishment Of Luxury were a four-man
post-punk band formed in December 1976 in the northeast
of England, and released a single, Puppet Life on
the Small Wonder label in June 1978.
In 1979 they signed to United Artists and released the
single Jellyfish / Engine Of Excess and the album
Laughing Academy. 1980 saw the release of the single
Secrets/Brain Bomb. All received critical acclaim and
sold well.
An extensive European tour followed and United Artists
sent the band into the studio to record another album,
a concept album to be called Gigantic Days. However
while the recording was still going on, United Artists
were taken over by EMI, who dropped the band.
This, their debut album has long been out of print and
sought after in the CD format.
The new package features new notes by respected
journalist Malcolm Dome who speaks to founder
member Neville about his experiences in the band at
the time. It also has as an enhanced booklet with rare
photos and memorabilia.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Ive cherished my vynyl copy of Laughing Acadamy for 30 years always treating it with great reverance as so not to damage it but not now as I can play it on CD as many times as I want and retire the great disc to a safe place!! All I can say about this album is wow wow wow buy it now. It is a classic and transends time and is a must for anyone who enjoys good music. The band are playing Blackpool in August and I cant wait to see them again, I still have a badge I bought in 1978 and wear it with pride.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
What a fantastic album, I only heard it for the first time last week and can't stop playing it. Buy it!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
My tape copy of this was sooo worn out and overplayed so it was a joy to find this released on CD....and with additional tracks from the singles..though the addition of the single version of Puppet Life would have been welcome.
Anyway, this is a classic of the alternative punk scene is one of my favorites. My mate hated it. He used to say 'Why do United artists sign such rubbish artists?"
What did he know.
Overlooked but maybe not to everyone's taste.
I'm just really glad to have it on CD.
Anyway, this is a classic of the alternative punk scene is one of my favorites. My mate hated it. He used to say 'Why do United artists sign such rubbish artists?"
What did he know.
Overlooked but maybe not to everyone's taste.
I'm just really glad to have it on CD.
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What a Band!
this will be short and sweet.
All White Jack!
get it for this track alone!
saw this live in 79 at Lincoln Drill Hall
Class act
All White Jack!
get it for this track alone!
saw this live in 79 at Lincoln Drill Hall
Class act
Published 3 months ago by Crc Greenwold
fantastic
I've had this on vinyl for 30 years, treasuring it and not being able to play it, my tape of it was sooo worn out. Read more
Published 18 months ago by J. P. Coleman
Hard Rock of Fate
Punilux sailed on a ship across the ark of yesteryear to be finally scuppered and then scuttled on the rocks of 80's kitsch. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Dr. Delvis Memphistopheles
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