Robyn Hitchcock - Groovy Decay

In March of 1982, English singer-songwriter Robyn Hitchcock released Groovy Decay, his second solo album after leaving the Soft Boys. Today, we will look at that album as part of its thirtieth anniversary celebration.

Performing along with Hitchcock on the album were Sara Lee (bass player from the Gang of Four), Anthony Thistlethwaite (saxophone player from the Waterboys), Rod Johnson (drums), and Matthew Seligman (bass). The record was produced by Steve Hillage, a former member of the Franco-British band Gong.

Gang of Four - Songs of the Free

Earlier in 1982, the Gang of Four put out an EP called Another Day, Another Dollar (click here for my review). Months later, they followed it with Songs of the Free, their third full length studio album. This record only got as high as number 175 on the US Billboard Hot 200. In the band’s native UK, it faired a bit better by reaching number 61.