Music for Pleasure (band)
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Music for Pleasure were a New Wave
band from Leeds
, England
; which was active in the first half of the 1980s.
), Alan Peace (lead vocal), Sean Wheatley (drum
s) and David Whitaker (keyboards
). The band were originally signed to Rockburgh Records and contributed the song "The Human Factor" to Rockburgh's seminal Northern
bands compilation Hicks from the Sticks
(1980).
In 1980, Peace and Wheatley were replaced by Mark Copson (lead vocal) and Christopher Oldroyd (drums - formally a member of fellow Leeds band Girls at Our Best!
). This line-up released a couple of singles
on indie label Rage Records - a re-recorded version of "The Human Factor
" (1980) and the John Leckie
produced "Fuel to the Fire
" (1981).
King was replaced by Ivor Roberts (bass) in 1982, and Music for Pleasure then signed to Polydor Records
. Their first Polydor release was the single "Switchback
" (1982) produced by Mike Hedges
, followed by the bands debut album
Into the Rain
(1982) which was co-produced by Hedges and the band. The band released two more singles from the album, "Light
" (1982) and a re-recorded version of "Time
" (1983), followed by the Hedges produced single "Dark Crash
" (1983), before being dropped by Polydor.
Now without a record deal, Music for Pleasure continued to release records on their own Whirlpool label, the Colin Richardson
co-produced single "Disconnection
" (1984), the John Porter
produced EP
Chrome Hit Corrosion
(1984) and the album Blacklands
(1985). However, following the release of Blacklands the band disbanded.
Keyboardist Whitaker went on to join the The Danse Society (1985–1986), while drummer Oldroyd appeared on Red Lorry Yellow Lorry's
second album Paint Your Wagon
(1987).
All discography information from Discogs
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New Wave music
New Wave is a subgenre of :rock music that emerged in the mid to late 1970s alongside punk rock. The term at first generally was synonymous with punk rock before being considered a genre in its own right that incorporated aspects of electronic and experimental music, mod subculture, disco and 1960s...
band from Leeds
Leeds
Leeds is a city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. In 2001 Leeds' main urban subdivision had a population of 443,247, while the entire city has a population of 798,800 , making it the 30th-most populous city in the European Union.Leeds is the cultural, financial and commercial...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
; which was active in the first half of the 1980s.
Biography
Music for Pleasure were founded in 1979 by Martin King (bassBass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
), Alan Peace (lead vocal), Sean Wheatley (drum
Drum
The drum is a member of the percussion group of musical instruments, which is technically classified as the membranophones. Drums consist of at least one membrane, called a drumhead or drum skin, that is stretched over a shell and struck, either directly with the player's hands, or with a...
s) and David Whitaker (keyboards
Keyboard instrument
A keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
). The band were originally signed to Rockburgh Records and contributed the song "The Human Factor" to Rockburgh's seminal Northern
Northern England
Northern England, also known as the North of England, the North or the North Country, is a cultural region of England. It is not an official government region, but rather an informal amalgamation of counties. The southern extent of the region is roughly the River Trent, while the North is bordered...
bands compilation Hicks from the Sticks
Hicks from the Sticks
Hicks from the Sticks is a compilation album released in 1980. The album was the brainchild of music journalist Nigel Burnham who wanted to showcase the best New Wave bands in the North of England....
(1980).
In 1980, Peace and Wheatley were replaced by Mark Copson (lead vocal) and Christopher Oldroyd (drums - formally a member of fellow Leeds band Girls at Our Best!
Girls at Our Best!
Girls At Our Best! were a post-punk group, founded in Leeds, England in 1979 under the name The Butterflies, who had several UK Indie Chart hits.-History:...
). This line-up released a couple of singles
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
on indie label Rage Records - a re-recorded version of "The Human Factor
The Human Factor (song)
The Human Factor is a single from Music for Pleasure and was released in 1980.- Rage Records 7" Single: RAGE 1 :-Personnel:* Mark Copson - Lead vocals* Martin King - Bass and vocals* Christopher Oldroyd - Drums...
" (1980) and the John Leckie
John Leckie
John Leckie is a British music producer, notable for producing many high-profile albums such as The Stone Roses's debut and Radiohead's The Bends...
produced "Fuel to the Fire
Fuel to the Fire
Fuel to the Fire is a single from Music for Pleasure and was released in 1981.-Track listing:All songs written and composed by Mark Copson, Martin King, Christopher Oldroyd and David Whitaker.- Rage Records 7" Single: RAGE 2 :-Personnel:...
" (1981).
King was replaced by Ivor Roberts (bass) in 1982, and Music for Pleasure then signed to Polydor Records
Polydor Records
Polydor is a record label owned by Universal Music Group, headquartered in the United Kingdom.-Beginnings:Polydor was originally an independent branch of the Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft. Its name was first used as an export label in 1924, the British and German branches of the Gramophone...
. Their first Polydor release was the single "Switchback
Switchback (Music for Pleasure song)
Switchback is a single from Music for Pleasure and was released in 1982.-Track listing:All songs written and composed by Mark Copson, Christopher Oldroyd, Ivor Roberts and David Whitaker.- Polydor 7" Single: POSP 464 :-Personnel:...
" (1982) produced by Mike Hedges
Mike Hedges
-Career:Mike Hedges started as a tape-op at Morgan Studios in London in the late 1970s. Having graduated to engineer, he went freelance in 1981 and became an engineer/producer....
, followed by the bands debut album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
Into the Rain
Into the Rain
Into the Rain is the debut album from Music for Pleasure and was released in 1982.- Polydor Records LP: POLS 1070 :-Personnel:*Mark Copson - Vocals*Christopher Oldroyd - Drums and percussion*Ivor Roberts - Bass...
(1982) which was co-produced by Hedges and the band. The band released two more singles from the album, "Light
Light (Music for Pleasure song)
Light is a single by Music for Pleasure and was released in 1982.-Track listing:All songs written and composed by Mark Copson, Christopher Oldroyd, Ivor Roberts and David Whitaker.- Polydor 7" Single: POSP 533 :- Polydor 12" Single: POSPX 533 :...
" (1982) and a re-recorded version of "Time
Time (Music for Pleasure song)
Time is a single from Music for Pleasure and was released in 1983.-Track listing:All songs written and composed by Mark Copson, Christopher Oldroyd, Ivor Roberts and David Whitaker.- Polydor 7" Single: POSP 553 :- Polydor 12" Single: POSPX 553 :...
" (1983), followed by the Hedges produced single "Dark Crash
Dark Crash
Dark Crash is a single from Music for Pleasure and was released in 1983.-Track listing:All songs written and composed by Mark Copson, Christopher Oldroyd, Ivor Roberts and David Whitaker.- Polydor 7" Single: POSP 594 :...
" (1983), before being dropped by Polydor.
Now without a record deal, Music for Pleasure continued to release records on their own Whirlpool label, the Colin Richardson
Colin Richardson
Colin Richardson is a British record producer, mixer and recording engineer. He has worked on over 100 albums, and is most frequently associated with heavy metal and its subgenres such as:*Anathema*As I Lay Dying*Behemoth*Bullet for My Valentine...
co-produced single "Disconnection
Disconnection (song)
Disconnection is a single from Music for Pleasure and was released in 1984.- Whirlpool 7" Single: WH1 :-Personnel:* Mark Copson - Voice* Christopher Oldroyd - Drums* Ivor Roberts - Bass* David Whitaker - Synthesizer-Production:...
" (1984), the John Porter
John Porter (musician)
John Porter is an English musician and record producer.-Biography:He attended St Michael's School, Allerton Grange School, King's College, and Newcastle University....
produced EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
Chrome Hit Corrosion
Chrome Hit Corrosion
Chrome Hit Corrosion is an 12" EP from Music for Pleasure and was released in 1984.- Whirlpool EP: WH4 :-Personnel:* Mark Copson - Voice* Christopher Oldroyd - Drums* Ivor Roberts - Bass* David Whitaker - Synthesizer...
(1984) and the album Blacklands
Blacklands (album)
Blacklands is the second and final album from Music for Pleasure and was released in 1985.- Whirlpool LP: WHLP 6 :-Production:* Music for Pleasure - Producer* Rob O'Connor/Stylorouge - Artwork...
(1985). However, following the release of Blacklands the band disbanded.
Keyboardist Whitaker went on to join the The Danse Society (1985–1986), while drummer Oldroyd appeared on Red Lorry Yellow Lorry's
Red Lorry Yellow Lorry
Red Lorry Yellow Lorry are a rock band that were formed in Leeds, England in early 1981.- History :The band was formed by guitarist/songwriter Chris Reed and vocalist Mark Sweeney, along with bassist Steve Smith and drummer Mick Brown...
second album Paint Your Wagon
Paint Your Wagon (album)
Paint Your Wagon, Red Lorry Yellow Lorry's second album, was released in 1986 in the UK on Red Rhino, an independent music record label. It would be the band's final original LP release on the label before signing to major label Situation Two in 1987...
(1987).
Singles
- "The Human FactorThe Human Factor (song)The Human Factor is a single from Music for Pleasure and was released in 1980.- Rage Records 7" Single: RAGE 1 :-Personnel:* Mark Copson - Lead vocals* Martin King - Bass and vocals* Christopher Oldroyd - Drums...
" (1980) - "Fuel to the FireFuel to the FireFuel to the Fire is a single from Music for Pleasure and was released in 1981.-Track listing:All songs written and composed by Mark Copson, Martin King, Christopher Oldroyd and David Whitaker.- Rage Records 7" Single: RAGE 2 :-Personnel:...
" (1981) - "SwitchbackSwitchback (Music for Pleasure song)Switchback is a single from Music for Pleasure and was released in 1982.-Track listing:All songs written and composed by Mark Copson, Christopher Oldroyd, Ivor Roberts and David Whitaker.- Polydor 7" Single: POSP 464 :-Personnel:...
" (1982) - "LightLight (Music for Pleasure song)Light is a single by Music for Pleasure and was released in 1982.-Track listing:All songs written and composed by Mark Copson, Christopher Oldroyd, Ivor Roberts and David Whitaker.- Polydor 7" Single: POSP 533 :- Polydor 12" Single: POSPX 533 :...
" (1982) - "TimeTime (Music for Pleasure song)Time is a single from Music for Pleasure and was released in 1983.-Track listing:All songs written and composed by Mark Copson, Christopher Oldroyd, Ivor Roberts and David Whitaker.- Polydor 7" Single: POSP 553 :- Polydor 12" Single: POSPX 553 :...
" (1983) - "Dark CrashDark CrashDark Crash is a single from Music for Pleasure and was released in 1983.-Track listing:All songs written and composed by Mark Copson, Christopher Oldroyd, Ivor Roberts and David Whitaker.- Polydor 7" Single: POSP 594 :...
" (1983) - "DisconnectionDisconnection (song)Disconnection is a single from Music for Pleasure and was released in 1984.- Whirlpool 7" Single: WH1 :-Personnel:* Mark Copson - Voice* Christopher Oldroyd - Drums* Ivor Roberts - Bass* David Whitaker - Synthesizer-Production:...
" (1984)
Compilation albums
- Hicks from the SticksHicks from the SticksHicks from the Sticks is a compilation album released in 1980. The album was the brainchild of music journalist Nigel Burnham who wanted to showcase the best New Wave bands in the North of England....
(1980) - Off the Street (1993)
All discography information from Discogs
Discogs
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