Shriekback
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: London, England, United Kingdom
- Active: 1981 - present
Biography
Shriekback are an English post-punk band formed in London in 1981 by Barry Andrews of *XTC*, Dave Allen of *Gang of Four* and Carl Marsh, later joined by drummer Martyn Barker. Albums such as 'Care', 'Jam Science' and 'Oil and Gold', with its single 'Nemesis', mixed funk, dub and art rock. After splits and solo ventures, Andrews revived the band repeatedly, and Marsh's return restored its founding core for later albums including 'Why Anything? Why This?'.
Genres
Shriekback Discography
- Care (1983) - Album - rated 3.29/5
- Jam Science (1984) - Album - rated 3.12/5
- Oil and Gold (1985) - Album - rated 3.56/5
- Big Night Music (1986) - Album - rated 3.69/5
- The Y Records Years (2002) - Compilation - rated 3.83/5
Members
- Barry Andrews - keyboards, synthesizers, vocals (1981 - present)
- Carl Marsh - guitar, vocals (1981 - 1985, 2015 - present)
- Dave Allen - bass guitar (1981 - 1986)
- Martyn Barker - drums, percussion (1983 - present)
- Mike Cozzi - guitar (1986 - 1988)