Modern English
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Biography
[Edit]The summery hooks and warm lyrics of Modern English's biggest hit, "I Melt with You," gave listeners the impression that the band was an upbeat pop act in the early '80s. "I Melt with You" was actually an anomaly in Modern English's early discography. Formed in Colchester, England, in 1979, Modern English was originally a punk group called the Lepers. Featuring Robbie Grey (vocals, guitar), Gary McDowell (guitar), and Richard Brown (drums), the Lepers mainly performed at parties. After Mick Conroy (bass) and Stephen Walker (keyboards) joined the band, they changed their name to Modern English and were signed to 4AD Records. Inspired by the stylish gloom of Bauhaus and Joy Division, Modern English released the singles "Swans on Glass" and "Gathering Dust" before recording their 1981 debut LP Mesh & Lace. Boiling with raw anger, dissonant rhythms, and weird noises, Mesh & Lace confused some U.K. critics while mesmerizing others. A year later, the group streamlined their sound, dropping much of Mesh & Lace's gothic experimentation on After the Snow. "I Melt with You" was included on the Valley Girl soundtrack, and its video became an MTV staple. Although "I Melt with You" didn't reach the Top 40 charts in America, After the Snow sold more than 500,000 copies. However, the band's next album, 1984's Ricochet Days, was a flop.
Pressured by their U.S. label Sire Records to release another hit and exhausted from touring, Modern English began falling apart; Walker and Brown were fired from the group. Grey continued recording with different Modern English lineups releasing the albums Pillow Lips in 1990 and Everything Is Mad in 1996. Also in the early '90s, "I Melt with You" was played in a successful Burger King ad. In 2010, Modern English returned with the full-length studio effort Soundtrack featuring production from After the Snow producer Hugh Jones.
Title: Life In The Gladhouse Best Of...1980-1984
Artist: Modern English
Genre: Rock, Alternative Rock, New Wave, Post Punk, Pop, Alternative
Title: I Melt With You (Remastered Single) - Single
Artist: Modern English
Genre: Rock, New Wave, Pop, Alternative
Title: I Melt With You (Film Version) - Single
Artist: Modern English
Genre: Rock, New Wave, Pop, Alternative
Title: I Melt With You (Live / Remastered)
Artist: Modern English
Genre: Rock, New Wave, Alternative
Title: The Best of Modern English - Life In the Gladhouse 1980-1984
Artist: Modern English
Genre: New Wave, Alternative
Collections
Title: 80's Legends & Their Hits You Remember
Genre: Rock
Title: Classic 80s Hits
Title: Valentine's Day
Title: Video Hits - Songs of The '80s
Genre: Rock
Title: 80s & '90s Dance Hits (Re-Recorded / Remastered)
Genre: Pop
Title: 80s (Re-recorded Versions)
Title: 2012: Soundtrack To The End Of The World
Genre: Pop
Title: Retro Christmas - '70s & '80s
Genre:
Title: A Very '80s Christmas
Genre:
Title: 80's DJ Hits
Title: Classic Power Ballads
Title: #1 '80s Album Ever
Genre: Rock
Title: 100 Slow Jams (Re-Recorded Version)
Genre: Pop
Title: 80s & '90s Dance Hits (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Rock
Title: One Hit Magic: The 80s
Genre: Pop
Title: 80's Block Party
Genre: Pop
Title: Ready, Set.. British Invasion!
Genre: Pop
Title: 80s Live in Concert
Genre: Rock
Title: Living On Video - Hits Of The '80s
Genre: Rock
Title: 80s Party Hits
Title: 101 Punk & New Wave Anthem
Genre: Alternative
Title: I Love the 80s (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Rock
Title: 80s 1 Hit Wonders (Re-Recorded / Remastered Versions)
Genre: Rock
Title: Valentine's Day Songs for Lovers
Genre: Pop
Title: Super Ballads (Re-Recorded / Remastered Versions)
Genre: Pop
Title: Soft Hits Of The '80s
Genre: Rock
Title: '80s Novelty Hits (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Rock
Title: 100 Party Songs (Re-Recorded / Remastered Versions)
Genre: Pop
Title: 80s Super Hits In Concert
Genre: Pop
Title: Top Hits Of '80s Pop (Re-Recorded / Remastered Versions)
Genre: Rock
Title: Summer Cruisin' - 80s Style
Genre: Pop
Title: 100 '80s Classics (Re-Recorded / Remastered Versions)
Genre: Rock
Title: One Hit Wonders (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Pop
Title: Music From Beyond the Galaxy (Re-Recording)
Genre: Pop
Title: The Sexy 80s Hits Album
Genre: Pop
Title: Easy Soft Rock (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Gospel, Rock, Christian Rock, Hard Rock, Christian Metal, Heavy Metal
Title: 100 Soft Rock Hits (Re-Recorded / Remastered Versions)
Genre: Rock
Title: One Hit Wonderland (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Pop
Title: Roller Skating Classics
Genre: Pop
Title: I Love The '80s
Genre: Rock
Title: Monster New Wave Hits (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Rock
Title: 100 One Hit Wonders (Re-Recorded)
Genre: Pop
Title: #1 '80s Album
Genre: Rock
Title: 5 Live Hits From the 80s
Genre: Rock, New Wave, Alternative
Title: Raised On New Wave
Genre: Rock
Title: Valentines New Wave Collection
Genre: Pop
Title: Club '80s (Re-Recorded / Remastered Versions)
Genre: Rock
Title: New Wave '80s Hits (Re-Recorded / Remastered Versions)
Genre: Rock
Title: 80s Prom Night (Re-Recorded / Remastered Versions)
Genre: Rock
Title: 150 '80s Hits (Re-Recorded / Remastered Versions)
Genre: Rock
Title: 80s Workout (Re-Recorded / Remastered Versions)
Genre: Rock
Title: Smash Hits of The '80s & '90s (Re-Recorded)
Genre: Rock
Title: Planet '80s
Genre: Rock
Title: The John Hughes Collection
Genre: Rock
Title: Big Hair '80s Hits (Re-Recorded / Remastered Versions)
Genre: Rock
Title: Alternative Club Hits Of The '80s & '90s
Genre: Alternative
Title: Gayties - Gay Pride '80s Hits (Re-Recorded) [Remastered]
Genre: Rock
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