The Birthday Party (originally known as The Boys Next Door) were an Australian post-punk band, active from 1978 to 1983. Despite limited commercial success, The Birthday Party's influence has been far-reaching, and they have been called "one of the darkest and most challenging post-punk groups to emerge in the early '80s." The group's "bleak and noisy soundscapes," which drew irreverently on blues, free jazz, and rockabilly, provided the setting for vocalist Nick Cave's disturbing tales of violence and perversion. Their music has been described by critic Simon Reynolds as gothic, and their single "Release the Bats" was particularly influential on the emerging gothic scene.
In 1980, The Birthday Party moved from Melbourne to London, where they were championed by broadcaster John Peel. Disillusioned by their stay in London, the band's sound and live shows became increasingly violent. They broke up soon after relocating to West Berlin in 1983. The creative core of The Birthday Party – singer and songwriter Nick Cave, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Mick Harvey, and singer, songwriter and guitaristRowland S. Howard – later went on to acclaimed careers.
Music from Australia and New Zealand in the year 1981:
The Birthday Party's promo-video for the single 'Nick The Stripper' (April, 1981), taken from the 1981 album 'Prayers On Fire'.
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published: 09 May 2017
The Birthday Party - Junkyard (Full Album)
1- She's Hit
2- Dead Joe
3- The Dim Locator
4- Hamlet (Pow, Pow, Pow)
5- Several Sins
6- Big-Jesus-Trash-Can
7- Kiss Me Black
8- 6" Gold Blade
9- Kewpie Doll
10- Junkyard
published: 28 Aug 2014
The Birthday Party - Prayers on Fire (1981) [Full Album]
Buy it here: http://www.amazon.com/Prayers-Fire-Birthday-Party/dp/B00004T0N7/
1. Zoo Music Girl - 0:00
2. Cry - 2:31
3. Capers - 5:07
4. Nick the Stripper - 7:42
5. Ho Ho - 11:27
6. Figure of Fun - 14:27
7. King Ink - 17:11
8. Dead Song - 21:44
9. Yard - 23:55
10. Dull Day - 28:48
11. Just You and Me - 31:45
12. Blundertown - 33:45
13. Kathy's Kisses - 36:34
published: 10 Sep 2012
The Birthday Party, "Junkyard"
From the DVD "Pleasure Heads Must Burn."
published: 31 Jan 2008
The Birthday Party - Junk Yard (Live Gotterdammerung 1982)
The Birthday Party - Junk Yard (Live Gotterdammerung 1982)
published: 06 Nov 2010
birthday party- release the bats (live hacienda 1982)
birthday party- release the bats (live hacienda 1982)
published: 02 Mar 2006
The Birthday Party - The Birthday Party (Full Album)
The Birthday Party (1980)
published: 11 Sep 2016
The Birthday Party - 2001 - The John Peel Sessions - full album
Music from Australia and New Zealand in the year 1981:
The Birthday Party's promo-video for the single 'Nick The Stripper' (April, 1981), taken from the 1981 a...
Music from Australia and New Zealand in the year 1981:
The Birthday Party's promo-video for the single 'Nick The Stripper' (April, 1981), taken from the 1981 album 'Prayers On Fire'.
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Music from Australia and New Zealand in the year 1981:
The Birthday Party's promo-video for the single 'Nick The Stripper' (April, 1981), taken from the 1981 album 'Prayers On Fire'.
Artist Origin:
Artist Location:
Track:
Release Date:
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Composer:
Produced by:
Label:
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Footage Information:
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This video is not owned by this channel, and is only featured on this channel for historical, educational and entertainment purposes.
Performers:
1- She's Hit
2- Dead Joe
3- The Dim Locator
4- Hamlet (Pow, Pow, Pow)
5- Several Sins
6- Big-Jesus-Trash-Can
7- Kiss Me Black
8- 6" Gold Blade
9- Kewpie Doll
10...
1- She's Hit
2- Dead Joe
3- The Dim Locator
4- Hamlet (Pow, Pow, Pow)
5- Several Sins
6- Big-Jesus-Trash-Can
7- Kiss Me Black
8- 6" Gold Blade
9- Kewpie Doll
10- Junkyard
1- She's Hit
2- Dead Joe
3- The Dim Locator
4- Hamlet (Pow, Pow, Pow)
5- Several Sins
6- Big-Jesus-Trash-Can
7- Kiss Me Black
8- 6" Gold Blade
9- Kewpie Doll
10- Junkyard
Buy it here: http://www.amazon.com/Prayers-Fire-Birthday-Party/dp/B00004T0N7/
1. Zoo Music Girl - 0:00
2. Cry - 2:31
3. Capers - 5:07
4. Nick the Stripper - 7:...
Buy it here: http://www.amazon.com/Prayers-Fire-Birthday-Party/dp/B00004T0N7/
1. Zoo Music Girl - 0:00
2. Cry - 2:31
3. Capers - 5:07
4. Nick the Stripper - 7:42
5. Ho Ho - 11:27
6. Figure of Fun - 14:27
7. King Ink - 17:11
8. Dead Song - 21:44
9. Yard - 23:55
10. Dull Day - 28:48
11. Just You and Me - 31:45
12. Blundertown - 33:45
13. Kathy's Kisses - 36:34
Buy it here: http://www.amazon.com/Prayers-Fire-Birthday-Party/dp/B00004T0N7/
1. Zoo Music Girl - 0:00
2. Cry - 2:31
3. Capers - 5:07
4. Nick the Stripper - 7:42
5. Ho Ho - 11:27
6. Figure of Fun - 14:27
7. King Ink - 17:11
8. Dead Song - 21:44
9. Yard - 23:55
10. Dull Day - 28:48
11. Just You and Me - 31:45
12. Blundertown - 33:45
13. Kathy's Kisses - 36:34
01 - Cry
02 - Yard
03 - Figure of Fun
04 - King Ink
05 - Release the Bats
06 - Rowland Around in That Stuff
07 - (Sometimes) Pleasure Heads Must Burn
08 - Loose...
Music from Australia and New Zealand in the year 1981:
The Birthday Party's promo-video for the single 'Nick The Stripper' (April, 1981), taken from the 1981 album 'Prayers On Fire'.
Artist Origin:
Artist Location:
Track:
Release Date:
Chart Position:
Composer:
Produced by:
Label:
Featured on:
Footage Information:
Artist(s) link:
Copyright:
This video is not owned by this channel, and is only featured on this channel for historical, educational and entertainment purposes.
Performers:
1- She's Hit
2- Dead Joe
3- The Dim Locator
4- Hamlet (Pow, Pow, Pow)
5- Several Sins
6- Big-Jesus-Trash-Can
7- Kiss Me Black
8- 6" Gold Blade
9- Kewpie Doll
10- Junkyard
Buy it here: http://www.amazon.com/Prayers-Fire-Birthday-Party/dp/B00004T0N7/
1. Zoo Music Girl - 0:00
2. Cry - 2:31
3. Capers - 5:07
4. Nick the Stripper - 7:42
5. Ho Ho - 11:27
6. Figure of Fun - 14:27
7. King Ink - 17:11
8. Dead Song - 21:44
9. Yard - 23:55
10. Dull Day - 28:48
11. Just You and Me - 31:45
12. Blundertown - 33:45
13. Kathy's Kisses - 36:34
The Birthday Party (originally known as The Boys Next Door) were an Australian post-punk band, active from 1978 to 1983. Despite limited commercial success, The Birthday Party's influence has been far-reaching, and they have been called "one of the darkest and most challenging post-punk groups to emerge in the early '80s." The group's "bleak and noisy soundscapes," which drew irreverently on blues, free jazz, and rockabilly, provided the setting for vocalist Nick Cave's disturbing tales of violence and perversion. Their music has been described by critic Simon Reynolds as gothic, and their single "Release the Bats" was particularly influential on the emerging gothic scene.
In 1980, The Birthday Party moved from Melbourne to London, where they were championed by broadcaster John Peel. Disillusioned by their stay in London, the band's sound and live shows became increasingly violent. They broke up soon after relocating to West Berlin in 1983. The creative core of The Birthday Party – singer and songwriter Nick Cave, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Mick Harvey, and singer, songwriter and guitaristRowland S. Howard – later went on to acclaimed careers.