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The Psychedelic Furs- British Post Punk New Wave Stars

The Psychedelic Furs were a British post-punk, new wave band formed in 1977 by brothers Richard and Tim Butler. Their 1980 self-titled debut album was produced by Steve Lillywhite. The LP quickly established the band on radio and was a top 20 hit in the UK and also found success in Germany, Italy, France, Spain and Australia.

As was often the case with 80s Brit bands, the US version of the album was re-sequenced, but failed to have a strong commercial impact.

Their 1984 album "Mirror Moves" produced several UK hits and made the band a staple of college and alternative radio stations.

The band split up in the early 1990s, with original members moving on to other projects, but reformed in 2000 for a reunion tour and live album.

(Photo by John Kloepper, used by permission under the terms of a Creative Commons Share-Alike Attribution license)

Love My Way

"Love My Way" was an early new wave hit for The Psychedelic Furs, and an Mtv favorite.
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Heaven

Although never officially released as a single in the US, "Heaven" was played in heavy rotation on Mtv and was the group's highest charting UK hit.
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The Ghost in You

"The Ghost in You" single peaked slightly outside the Billboard Top 40 charts but is well known to most 80s fans.
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Pretty in Pink

Title track of the smash brat pack film of the same name starring Molly Ringwald. This was actually a re-release of a 1981 song which had not attracted much attention previously.
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Heartbreak Beat

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Richard Butler, lead singer of The Psychedleic furs, has been quoted as saying this song, and the entire Midnight to Midnight album, was a mistake, an attempt to cash in on the band's growing popularity.
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Psych Furs CDs and DVDs

If your collection is missing any of these Psychedelic Furs recordings, now's a great time to grab it!
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Psych Furs Fan Site and Other Info

Burned Down Days
"The Official Unofficial" Fansite
Richard Butler Music
Richard Butler Official MySpace Page
Love Spit Love
Richard and Tim Butler's band formed following the 1990s break-up of The psych Furs

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  • TylaMac Jan 22, 2011 @ 5:54 pm | delete
    I was a huge fan of the Psychedelic Furs in the 80s. They were very popular on MTV because they made some of the highest quality early music videos. I'm glad to see they are back to making music again. *Blessed by a squidangel.*
  • jsacks Nov 8, 2010 @ 2:38 pm | delete
    Anyone from Southern California? The Furs will be playing this Thursday, November 11 at San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino along with The Romantics and X the band! Anyone coming out???
  • callinsky Sep 14, 2010 @ 2:25 pm | delete
    I LOVE the Psychedelic Furs. I've owned each of their albums. I love their lyrics and their beat. Very cool lens. Thank you!!
  • glowchick Nov 9, 2008 @ 8:30 am | delete
    I loved this group when they came out. I loved 80's music for the simple reason there was so much variety and experimentation with music.
    Great lens.
  • GypsyGirl68 Oct 27, 2008 @ 2:37 pm | in reply to Pastiche | delete
    wicked cool indeed! thx for dropping by... did I mention I worked a concert gig for these guys in 1986? we had dinner together...and were warned not to get involved w/the "dangerous" band members! lol
  • Pastiche Oct 27, 2008 @ 2:26 pm | delete
    I confess I still love HEAVEN ... never saw the video till now tho. Wicked cool lens *8-O did I just say that? Rock on!
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