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The Comsat Angels were an English post-punk band from Sheffield England, initially active from 1978 to 1995. Their music has been described as "abstract pop songs with spare instrumentation, many of which were bleak and filled with some form of heartache." They have been credited as being an influence to later post-punk revival bands such as Blacklist, Bell Hollow, Editors and Interpol. The Comsat Angels toured heavily in the UK and in western Europe, especially in the Netherlands. They also toured the United States twice. Their music has been extensively reissued and recompiled since 1995 by various record labels. ==Early history== Named after the J. G. Ballard short story "The Comsat Angels", the foursome's core lineup (lasting 1978–1992) consisted of: *Stephen Fellows – vocals, lead guitar; *Kevin Bacon – bass; *Mik Glaisher – drums; *Andy Peake – keyboards. They debuted with an EP, released in 1979, named "Red Planet". This release attracted Polydor A&R man Frank Neilson and the band signed a three-album recording contract. These three LPs – ''Waiting for a Miracle'' (1980), which included the single "Independence Day", probably their best known song, ''Sleep No More'' (1981) and ''Fiction'' (1982) – are regarded by some as their best, but only sold modestly. In their early years, the group shared live stages with bands like Siouxsie and the Banshees, Yellow Magic Orchestra, Depeche Mode, U2 (an 18-date tour in 1981), Captain Beefheart, The Sound, Wall of Voodoo, and Gang of Four.〔 In 1982, they performed two songs on BBC Television's ''Old Grey Whistle Test'' television program.〔 A U.S. tour in 1982 had to be cancelled after a week, due to Bacon contracting appendicitis. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「The Comsat Angels」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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