Thursday, June 20, 2019

Television


Television was an essential New York band from the late '70s.  Originally formed by Tom Verlaine and Richard Hell, Hell left before they recorded their now-classic debut, Marquee Moon.  Verlaine and 2nd guitarist Richard Lloyd interwove their guitars in a who's playing lead/who's playing rhythm style that would influence many post-punk bands like The Church and The Chameleons.

Television lasted a brief 2 albums before breaking up, but Verlaine continued recording under his own name and didn't stray far from the formula.  Television reformed for 1992's self-titled album and have occasionally played shows ever since.

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  1. 1977 - Marquee Moon [Expanded 2003]
    1978 - Adventure [Expanded 2003]
    1992 - Television

    1979 - Tom Verlaine
    1981 - Dreamtime
    1982 - Words From the Front
    1984 - Cover
    1987 - Flash Light
    1990 - The Wonder
    1992 - Warm and Cool
    2006 - Songs and Other Things

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