They are best known for their 1979 debut single “Video Killed the Radio Star” that topped the … The same could also apply to "Clean, Clean" by The Buggles (Island) were it not for the cunningly buried hook line that surfaces after a few plays. Recorded on a budget of £60,000, bassist Trevor Horn was chiefly inspired by Kraftwerk's 1978 album The Man-Machine and sought unconventional recording methods for The Age of Plastic. The Age of Plastic, an Album by Buggles. The album starts off with "The Plastic Age", an epic 5 min. Genres: Synthpop, New Wave. The Age of Plastic is the first album by synthpop/New Wave group The Buggles, which consisted of Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes, released on Island Records on 4 February 1980. [18] The Independent, on 3 October 2010, spoke of the song in a review of The Buggles' live performance "The Lost Gig" in London, where the author Simon Price stated The Age of Plastic, played in order, and accompanied by films generally involving old footage of things that once, like the songs, felt impossibly futuristic. [17] A review of the album from Audio magazine, noted "Clean, Clean" to be one of "best moments are those coauthored by Wooley" along with "Video Killed the Radio Star". “Age of Plastic” is the bands debut album originally released in 1980. These boys are masters of the middle eight. "[16], Jeri Montesano of Allmusic highlighted the song as an album standout by labeling it an AMG Pick Track. It was written by Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes. The album starts off with "The Plastic Age", an epic 5 min. Then again, minor hits such as "Clean Clean" and "Elstree" sound radiantly relevant now. "[16], Nicholas Baker of Napster spoke of the song in a review of the album, stating "Don't overlook this '80s pop classic. [8] Additionally, a promotional version of the single was released in America which featured a stereo and mono version of the song on each side. – IbLeo ( talk) 06:43, 3 May 2009 (UTC) IIRC, you are correct, the album came out in early/mid 1980. It was the fourth and final single from the album, released on 27 October 1980. "The Age of Plastic" (11 tracks, includind 3 bonus tracks; 48 min.) (EN) The Age of Plastic, su Discogs, Zink Media. The event was billed as "The Lost Gig" and took place at "Ladbroke Grove's Supperclub", Notting Hill, London, and was a fund raiser with all earnings going to the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability. [10], Most issues of the single featured a full colour sleeve with artwork of a camera. [21], An official music video was produced for the Buggles version of the song, though it is unclear if it was initially released, as no documentation of it exists online prior to its upload to the Buggles Vevo page on October 19, 2020. 『ラジオ・スターの悲劇 』（原題：The Age of Plastic）は、イギリスのバンド、バグルスが1980年に発表したファースト・アルバム。現在の日本語タイトルは、1979年にヒットしたデビュー・シングルから … [12] This version was originally exclusive to the single but would later see release as a bonus track on the 2010 Japanese CD re-release of The Age of Plastic, along with the single version of "Elstree". The 12-inch mix of the Buggles version included on the 2010 re-issue of The Age of Plastic plays for 5 minutes and 15 seconds. Featured peformers: Trevor Horn (vocals, bass guitar, guitar), Geoffrey Downes (keyboards, drums, percussion), Buggles (producer), Richard James Burgess (drums), Paul Robinson (drums), Tina Charles … 43 likes. In partnership with dublab Barcelona, a non-profit online radio station with a sister site in Los Angeles, Discogs shining a light on artists. Nicholas Baker of Napster spoke of the song in a review of the album, stating that it was one of the songs from the album that Trevor Horn's "considerable songwriting prowess" was "evident" in. [11] The 12-inch version of "Clean, Clean" would later see release as a bonus track on the 2010 Japanese CD re-release of The Age of Plastic. adj. plays like a trip back in time, and plays surprisingly well, frankly. It was not given an America release. Format: 12" Vinyl, Year: 1980, Label: Island (ILPS 9585), Length: 36:32 Then again, minor hits such as "Clean Clean" and "Elstree" sound radiantly relevant now. The band performed the song live on BBC Radio 1 on 4 October 1980. [6] In the UK, the single was manufactured and distributed by EMI Records Ltd.[1] The single included the B-side "Technopop" which was written by Downes and Horn. GALETTE NOIRE est un argus du disque vinyle : vous recherchez le prix des albums de Johnny Hallyday, des Beatles, de Led Zeppelin ou encore d'Elvis Presley ? On Vinyl For The First Time In 30 Years! The fun, quirky single "Video Killed the Radio Star" garnered The Buggles international attention in 1980, but it was just one of The Age of Plastic's fascinating, futuristic visions. plays like a trip back in time, and plays surprisingly well, frankly. Except "Video Killed the Radio Star" and "The Plastic Age" which the band had previously played together, "The Lost Gig" saw the first live performances of all songs from The Age of Plastic, and included Bruce Woolley performing vocals with Horn on "Clean, Clean". 140g clear vinyl, Format: 12" Vinyl, Year: 2016, Length: 36:32 [13] The promotional single still featured the usual full colour sleeve.[12]. Traduzione testi in italiano, AlterVista, Gypsy Sun and Rainbows The group formed in 1977 in Wimbledon, South West London, and were signed by Island Records to record and publish their debut studio album, The Age of Plastic, which was released in 1980. It was released as the second single from their debut album The Age of Plastic on 14 January 1980. The Buggles version of "Clean, Clean" runs for 3 minutes and 51 seconds, and is performed at a tempo of 160 beats per minute. [12], Following the song's original release, it has appeared on three various artists compilations; the 1980 Warner Bros. Records compilation Troublemakers, the 1994 Oglio Records release Richard Blade's Flashback Favorites, Vol. Please don't change the release year except if you can provide a reliable source that says otherwise. ILPS 9585; Vinyl LP). Format: CD, Year: 1990, Label: Island (7 90090-2), Barcode: 075679009029, Length: 36:32 … [9], The majority of the releases of the single featured the same track listing, however the Japanese issue of the single, released on 21 July 1980 as a promotional release only, featured the full album version of "Elstree" and not the single version, whilst the B-side was "Island" which was originally the B-side to the band's second single "Living in the Plastic Age" from 1980. "[1], A music video was filmed featuring Trevor Horn as a BBC janitor cleaning a cemetery set on a sound stage as he recalls his days as a bit player in Elstree Studio b-films. Except "Video Killed the Radio Star" and "The Plastic Age" which the band had previously played together, "The Lost Gig" saw the first live performances of all songs from The Age of Plastic, which included "Elstree". In September 2007, Rolling Stone Japan ranked their debut album Welcome Plastics at No. The B-side of the single, "Island" was written as a 'Thank You' to their record company, Island Records As the title suggested, the song is a different version of the closing album track of The Age of Plastic. As part of the British Music Experience, we have a fascinating small display called Playback that highlights the different ways we have listened to music over the years. The Age of Plastic (album). Prix des pressages vinyl populaires de The Age Of Plastic et des autres albums de The Buggles sur GALETTE NOIRE. "[2] The song is 4 minutes and 32 seconds long, and is played at a BPM of 136. 1. It follows the story of a failed actor who, according to Wave Maker Magazine, is "taking up a more regular position behind the scenes and looking back at his life in regret.". His considerable songwriting prowess is also evident on "Plastic Age," "Elstree" (a tribute to the famed U.K. film studios) and "Clean Clean. "The Age of Plastic" (11 tracks, includind 3 bonus tracks; 48 min.) "Elstree" is a tribute to the U.K. film company Elstree Studios. But it's as easy to find records like this obnoxious as it is to say they're catchy. [3] Both songs were included on the album English Garden, which was also issued under the title Bruce Woolley and the Camera Club. The Sleeve...2 copies. The original album only had 8 tracks, 4 on each side, and was a quick listen. [2] It was the only song that The Buggles fully wrote as a trio. The song peaked at #55 in the UK singles chart and lasted in the Top 100 for a total of four weeks. "Clean, Clean" was first recorded and originally released in 1979 by Bruce Woolley and the Camera Club. Format: CD, Year: 2004, Labels: Island (546 274-2), Island Remasters (IMCD 261), Barcode: 731454627429, Length: 47:41 [20] Rated #209 in the best albums of 1980. The original album only had 8 tracks, 4 on each side, and was a quick listen. track that expands on the sound of the "Video" tune. 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Plastics, or The Plastics, were a short-lived Japanese new wave band who rose to prominence in the late 1970s and early 1980s. [23][24] As Horn reminisces, black-and-white footage of his "films" play, illustrating the various roles he recalls in the song. For example, the titles "Living in the Plastic Age", "Kid Dynamo", "Elstree" and "Johnny On The Monorail" are quite as effective in their melodies, their rhythms and their harmonies. It was released as the album's third single on 24 March 1980. 3 and the 1995 Polygram compilation Teenage Kicks: 46 Classic Punk & New Wave Tracks. Buggles The Age Of Plastic (1980 Uk Blue Label 8-track Vinyl Lp Including Video Killed The Radio Star Housed In A Fully Laminated Picture Sleeve With Lyric Inner. On 10 April 1980, The Buggles appeared on the UK music show Top of the Pops where they mimed the song. The song was parodied in the 1983 Central TV 'Christmas Tape', with reference made about the move from the ATV Studios at Elstree to the then new Lenton Lane Studios in Nottingham - a voice-over from an advert for Tunes menthol sweets is played at the end: 'A Second Class Return to Nottingham, please'. Released 30 January 1980 on Island (catalog no. [4], The single was released on 7" vinyl via Island Records across Europe and Japan. The Age of Plastic is the debut album by the English new wave duo the Buggles, released on 10 January 1980 on Island Records. [14] The 12-inch mix of the Buggles version included on the 2010 re-issue of The Age of Plastic plays for 5 minutes and 15 seconds. [5] In the UK, the single was manufactured and distributed by EMI Records Ltd.[6] The single was also issued in Brazil through Island Records and Ariola, which was the umbrella company in Brazil for Island Records at the time. "Living in the Plastic Age" (on some releases simply listed as "The Plastic Age") is a synthpop song written, performed and produced by The Buggles. In amongst the many lovely bits of kit we have on display (the space age looking 8 track player, the boombox, the Dansette, etc.) Production deity Trevor Horn had more in him than just "Video Killed the Radio Star." "Video Killed the Radio Star" was also issued as a single by Woolley in 1979. [1], Along with "Video Killed the Radio Star", the song was co-written by Bruce Woolley. Format: CD, Year: 1990, Label: Island (422-842 849-2), Barcode: 042284284929, Length: 36:32 The event was billed as "The Lost Gig" and took place at "Ladbroke Grove's Supperclub", Notting Hill, London, and was a fund raiser with all earnings going to the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability. "Elstree" is a synthpop song by the Buggles from their debut album, The Age of Plastic. 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