The Legendary Pink Dots
The Legendary Pink Dots are a UK rock band formed in London at the end of the late 1970s and who, although distinctly underground, have been musically influential over the years. The band has, as its focal point, vocalist Edward Ka-Spel, who is, along with Phil Knight, one of the original remaining members of the band. Their music is nothing if not original and it is difficult to categorise, but comparisons may reasonably be drawn at certain points with bands like Pink Floyd and Can.
In 1984 the band transplanted itself to Amsterdam which led to a shift in the original lineup, the original bassist Roland Callaway leaving at this time.
Their sound has been described as an amalgamation of psychedelic rock, industrial, synth-pop and avant-garde. They have released over 40 records since and continuously tour the world.
Members of the band have also collaborated with Skinny Puppy's cEvin Key, forming a band named The Tear Garden. Key also appears on the 1994 album 9 Lives to Wonder.
Partial discography
- Brighter Now (1982)
- Curse (1983)
- Faces in the Fire (EP) (1984)
- Asylum (Legendary Pink Dots album) (1985)
- The Lovers (1985)
- Island of Jewels (1986)
- Any Day Now (1987)
- The Golden Age (1988)
- Crushed Velvet Apocalypse (1990)
- The Maria Dimension (1991)
- Shadow Weaver (1992)
- Malachai (Shadow Weaver, Part Two) (1993)
- Nine Lives To Wonder (1994)
- From Here You'll Watch The World Go By (1995)
- It's Raining In Heaven (1996)
- Hallway of the Gods (1997)
- Stained Glass, Soma Fountains (1997)
- Nemesis On-Line (1998)
- A Perfect Mystery (2000)
- Farewell, Milky Way (2000)
- All The King's Horses (2002)
- All The King's Men (2002)
- The Whispering Wall (2004)
- The Poppy Variations (2004)
- Your Children Placate You From Premature Graves (2006)