Janitors, The - Deafhead '1988

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The Janitors were an alternative rock/Noise rock band from Sunderland &
Newcastle, formed in 1984.
They were led by singer Andrew Denton, who was backed by Craig Hope (guitar,
keyboards), Simon Warnes (bass guitar), and Tim Stirland (drums). Described as a
mixture of Membranes meeting Captain Beefheart, they signed to Marc Rileys
In-Tape label, releasing their debut single, Chicken Stew in July 1985. It went
on to reach the top 10 of the UK Independent Chart. Second single Good to be
King was also an indie hit, reaching number 14, and debut album Thunderhead,
produced by Jon Langford of The Mekons, peaked at number 6 on the indie albums
chart. The band recorded three sessions for John Peels BBC Radio 1 show, one
each year between 1985 and 1987. Warnes left, to be replaced by Pete Crow, who
was subsequently replaced by Jeff Murray, and the band moved to the Abstract
label. In 1988 Phil Storey joined on rhythm guitar. After two further singles,
their second album, Deafhead, was released in June 1988. The band split up after
releasing one more single.

Tracklist:
1.01 - The Janitors - Moonshine (3:24) 
1.02 - The Janitors - Spin (2:24) 
1.03 - The Janitors - Only One (2:48) 
1.04 - The Janitors - Halfway To A Happening (3:33) 
1.05 - The Janitors - Get A Load (Get A Job) (2:47) 
1.06 - The Janitors - Happy (3:18) 
1.07 - The Janitors - What Can I Say (4:33) 
1.08 - The Janitors - The Country Song (2:42) 
1.09 - The Janitors - Proud Mary (2:25) 
1.10 - The Janitors - Time Goes On (3:59) 
1.11 - The Janitors - Going To Be (2:42)

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