The Pastels ~ Crawl Babies

GLASS 050/12050 7"/12" Single ~ 1987
Their early records (1982-87) for record labels such as Whaam!, Creation, Rough Trade, and Glass Records, had a raw and immediate sound, melodic and amateur, which seemed at odds with the times, but an emerging fanzine culture identified with the group's sound and image, and slowly The Pastels started to influence a new wave of groups. The Pastels' sound continued to evolve and, although part of the NME's C86 compilation,they always sought to distance themselves from both twee and shambling developments.Their debut album, Up for a Bit With The Pastels (Glass, 1987) is a total classic of the era. The Pastels continue to this day, illuminating and evolving, always true to the music.

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c'mon peoples give this song some love! Pathos, melody, crunchy guitar beautifully imperfect vocals...indie doesn't get any better than this.

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Glasgow baybeeee