{"title":"Glaxo Babies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlaxo Babies are a Bristol-based post-punk band that formed in late 1977. With three distinct phases in their career, the band initially broke up in 1980 but later reformed in 1985 before finally disbanding again in 1990. In 2015, they reunited once more for the Un-Peeled 2015 event, featuring Steve Street on bass and Tony Wrafter's son Oscar on vocals. Some members also went on to join other notable bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir music is often categorized alongside other influential post-punk acts such as *Family Fodder*, *Maximum Joy*, and *Essential Logic*. Drawing inspiration from various genres, Glaxo Babies' unique sound blends elements of punk rock with experimental undertones, creating a captivating sonic experience for listeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a rich musical history spanning several decades, Glaxo Babies have left an indelible mark on the post-punk scene. Their contributions to the genre continue to resonate with fans and inspire new generations of musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dreams-interrupted-the-bewilderbeat-years-1978-1980","title":"Dreams Interrupted: The Bewilderbeat Years 1978-1980","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere’s a definitive compilation of their first period career, Glaxo Babies was one of the most exciting british post-punk band of the era. Raised in Bristol – altogether with such local influential acts like Maximum Joy, The Transmitters and obviously The Pop Group – Glaxo Babies formed in late 1977. The band signed to local label Heartbeat Records (marketed by Cherry Red), with their first release being the \u003ci\u003eThis Is Your Life\u003c\/i\u003e EP in February 1979; in the same year they released the single “Christine Keeler”. This led to them recording their first session for BBC radio’s John Peel the following April, and the track “It’s Irrational”, from this session, opened the seminal 1979 Bristol Compilation album “Avon Calling”. Their aggro mix of in your face lyrics and groovy bassline led to a unique formula, with both their feet in the post-punk scene and the uprising black jazz crossover. The so-called white funk was the plat du jour, even if the band soon achieved a straight and original personality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lantern Rec","offers":[{"title":"Black LPx2","offer_id":50408424145227,"sku":"1132087","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/a4345988-2c06-480f-9e06-40c6e44080fe_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726604103"},{"product_id":"men-of-stone","title":"Men of Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the annals of Bristol music history Glaxo Babies could have a book and a zone of greatness all of their own. Singles and EP’s such as ‘Christine Keeler’ and ‘This Is Your Life’, along with the seminal ‘Avon Calling’ compilation John Peel recorded session version of ‘It’s Irrational’, stormed the zeitgeist of late 70’s, early 80’s UK post punk. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour decades on, in 2025, another great leap forward brings the story to a stunning new destination with the vinyl and digital release on Bristol Archive Records in conjunction with their own imprint Liberated Sound Development of \u003cem\u003eMen of Stone\u003c\/em\u003e, the band’s first new album in some forty years. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s a major chapter telling of reinvention, restructuring and in no way taking stock. For this missive the Glaxo’s use not one, but two new vocalists adding their own voice to a collection of songs mainly written by long-time Glaxonian and original guitarist, Dan Catsis. Dan was also a massive part of nationally recognised\u003cspan class=\"bcTruncateMore\"\u003e Bristol luminaries, The Pop Group and Maximum Joy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther Bristol notables come into the new material’s mix with Steve Bush, main-man of former NME faves Essential Bop, contributing lyrics to the darkness descends vibe of second side opener ‘I Don’t Want to be Loved’, while Massive Attack producer and collaborator Neil Davidge adds a sonic sound-bed sheen to the track. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo of the new band members have an important Bristol back story. Bassist Steve Street was a centre-piece of studio recording at his SAM set-up in the city, and drummer Jamie Hill played with early Nellee Hooper\/later Roni Size drummer linked percussion powerhouse outfit Mouth and later with ex Pop Group\/Cortinas\/Clash driven Virgin 80’s act Head. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMen of Stone\u003c\/em\u003e is a record that nestles right in there with Glaxo’s earlier classics. It distils their past and present with plenty of other new goodies and angles to appreciate. You know it’s going to play a blinder from the full on, visceral thrill guitar attack of opening track ‘Living the Dream’. This is side-bar alt-rock heaven, a heady blend of classic LA howling blackout in a red room street love and hate meeting grunge in a dark alleyway. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere’s no time to recover. Next up, ‘Waiting for Something’ throws an edgy set of questions that will have a problem getting answers. This 2025 version of the Glaxo’s throws curveballs in every direction. Something is always happening. Vox Number One, Jim Johnson ex Monk and Canatella, has well and truly introduced himself too. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe more reflective ‘Give Me’ and ‘Anymore’ are the chance of Vox 2, Adam Tongue, to speak some truths. The many guitar colourings that Catsis has in his repertoire palette are well on show to hear, on this pairing and the atmospherically powerful side closer Drifting. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second side of the album ploughs some group brand and ‘Bristol Sound’ terrain going back in time a little. ‘I Don’t Want to be Loved’ sets the scene garnished by very on-point swirly trumpet, followed by the harem scarem, watching the detectives, kaleidoscope glory that is ‘Stop Me Now’. This is a ride that no-one wants to get off from. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a title track ‘Men of Stone’ does what it says on the proverbial tin. The moving finger points at the black hole of shallowness and stubbornness. The chiming roar of Catsis’ guitar meshes with a band on fire. Album closer, the dramatic ‘Change is Forever’, pursues a film before your eyes and ears vendetta against anyone refusing to sign up to the maxim. This is Glaxo Babies at their most cinematic and it’s nothing short of magnificent. Chaos and Order wrapped up into a complete One. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis album is so relevant that the pleasure of it almost hurts. 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