Cabinet of Curiosities
The Pop Group · 2014
41 min · 9 tracks · new wave · punk
A frenetic blend of post-punk energy and experimental sounds, echoing the band's early revolutionary spirit.
Cabinet of Curiosities is an album by The Pop Group, released in 2014. A frenetic blend of post-punk energy and experimental sounds, echoing the band's early revolutionary spirit. The album serves as a crucial documentation of The Pop Group's pioneering influence on the post-punk genre, receiving positive reviews for its raw energy and innovative approach. Critics noted its significance in preserving the band's legacy, which inspired many contemporary musicians and movements within alternative music scenes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Cabinet of Curiosities sound like?
A frenetic blend of post-punk energy and experimental sounds, echoing the band's early revolutionary spirit. Rooted in new wave and punk.
What makes Cabinet of Curiosities by The Pop Group notable?
The album serves as a crucial documentation of The Pop Group's pioneering influence on the post-punk genre, receiving positive reviews for its raw energy and innovative approach. Critics noted its significance in preserving the band's legacy, which inspired many contemporary musicians and movements within alternative music scenes. Cabinet of Curiosities marks The Pop Group's first release since their initial breakup in 1981. This collection highlights their influential works from the late 1970s, showcasing an evolution in sound while revisiting their roots. Released over three decades after their debut, it reflects the band's enduring relevance in the punk and post-punk landscape.
How many songs are on Cabinet of Curiosities?
Cabinet of Curiosities has 9 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Where There’s a Will (single 1980) 5:22
- 2 She Is Beyond Good and Evil (alternative version) 3:24
- 3 Colour Blind (live Brussels 1978) 4:05
- 4 Words Disobey Me (BBC John Peel session 1978) 3:36
- 5 Don’t Sell Your Dreams (live Bristol 1978) 3:37
- 6 We Are Time (BBC John Peel session 1978) 7:20
- 7 Abstract Heart (live Brussels 1978) 5:11
- 8 Amnesty Report III (alternative mix of 1979 single) 3:13
- 9 Karen’s Car (live Helsinki 1980) 6:01
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