McCarthy
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 1985 in Barking, London, United Kingdom
- Active: 1985–1990
Biography
McCarthy were an English indie pop band, formed in Barking, East London in 1985 by schoolmates Malcolm Eden, Tim Gane, John Williamson and Gary Baker. They mixed a sweetly melodic style, dominated by Gane's 12-string guitar playing, with Eden's overtly political lyrics, often satirical in tone, which reflected the band's far left leanings. After a string of singles, including 'Red Sleeping Beauty' and 'Frans Hals', and a track on the NME C86 album, their debut album 'I Am A Wallet' was released in 1987 to much critical acclaim.
Genres
McCarthy Discography
- I Am a Wallet (1987) - Album - rated 3.31/5
- The Enraged Will Inherit the Earth (1989) - Album - rated 3.84/5
- Banking, Violence and the Inner Life Today (1990) - Album - rated 3.68/5
Members
- Malcolm Eden - lead vocals, guitar (1985–1990)
- Tim Gane - lead guitar (1985–1990)
- John Williamson - bass guitar (1985–1990)
- Gary Baker - drums (1985–1990)