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Pete Shelley

16 Shouts   -   142,174 Scrobbles

Biography

Pete Shelley, the leader of the seminal punk band Buzzcocks, actually had recorded a solo album in 1974, two years before Buzzcocks formed. Released in 1979, "Sky Yen" was a collection of electronic that didn't sound much like his full-time band's blistering pop, yet it did contain the roots of his solo career. After Buzzcocks disbanded in 1981, Shelley began a solo career which incorporated the electronic experimentations of "Sky Yen" with the pop sensibilities of his punk singles. Released in 1981, Both Sides of the Brain showcased this musical merger and resulted in the U.K. hit single, "Homosapien." The following year Shelley released XL1, which added more guitar to his dance-oriented pop. Three years later he released his final solo album, Heaven and the Sea, which failed to capture an audience. Shelley then joined the short-lived band Zip; after its breakup, he rejoined the reunited Buzzcocks in 1988. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi

Top Songs

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  1.  
    Lyrics
    I'm the shy boy, you're the coy boy
    And you know we're Homosapien too
    I'm the cruiser, you're the loser
    Me and you sir, Homosapien too
    Homosuperior in my interior
    Homosapien - (4:17)  -  4,002 plays
  2. Homosapien (Dub) - (9:02)  -  2,293 plays
  3.  
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    Telephone operator
    Why can't I see you later
    Telephone operator
    Why can't I see you later
    Tell me is it wine
    Telephone Operator - (3:17)  -  1,764 plays
  4.  
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    I don't know what it is but
    It makes me feel I'm crazy
    I don't know what it is but
    It makes reality hazy
    I don't know what it is but
    I Don't Know What It Is - (3:30)  -  778 plays
  5.  
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    In my mind there are mirrors
    Reflecting on the past
    The shattered hopes and dreams of a future
    That was never meant to last
    Just turn around now
    Witness the Change - (4:49)  -  693 plays
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