Guillotine Theatre

by Cuddly Toys

Guillotine Theatre cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1979
  • Label: Fresh
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 1:07:14
  • Community rating: 3.46/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Blurring the lines between decaying glam rock and the burgeoning post-punk movement, 'Guillotine Theatre' is a highly theatrical, provocative debut. The British ensemble utilizes jagged guitars, eerie synthesizers, and flamboyant, Bowie-esque vocals to craft a distinctly macabre atmosphere. The album famously features a track co-written by David Bowie and Marc Bolan, permanently cementing its cult status.

Genres

Descriptors: theatrical, melodic, eccentric, dance, witty, retro, guitars

Tracklist

  1. Introvenus (1:45)
  2. Brain Saviour (3:15)
  3. Join The Girls (3:56)
  4. Wolf (2:55)
  5. Madman (3:12)
  6. The Fall and Decline of the Universe (3:31)
  7. Astral Joe (2:32)
  8. My Commando (2:03)
  9. Full Circle (4:53)
  10. Alien (4:40)
  11. Guillotine Theatre (3:57)
  12. Timewarp (3:01)
  13. Slow Down - Bonus Track (5:04)
  14. You Keep Me Hanging On - Bonus Track (3:27)
  15. Front Page News - Bonus Track (2:29)
  16. Sound Of The Sirens - Bonus Track, Previously Unreleased (3:51)
  17. Holocaust - Bonus Track, Previously Unreleased (5:35)
  18. Bring On The Ravers - Bonus Track, Previously Unreleased (6:58)

Credits

  • Josi Munns - backing vocals, voice [scream]
  • Larraine Munns - backing vocals
  • Marilyn Munns - backing vocals
  • Mick Woodmansey - backing vocals
  • Steve Treatment - backing vocals
  • Tony Baggett - bass guitar, acoustic guitar, twelve-string guitar, backing vocals, written-by
  • Paddy Phield - drums, electronic drums, percussion
  • Faebhean Kwest - lead guitar, slide guitar, written-by

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