1965–1980 is the sole studio album by Basement 5, released in 1980 by record label Antilles. It was produced by Martin Hannett. Original drummer Tony Thompson left the band on the first day of the album sessions. Session musician Charley Charles played drums on the album and got a "special thanks" in the album credits. New drummer Richard Dudanski who joined after the recording got a band member credit.[3]

1965–1980
Studio album by
Released1980 (1980)
RecordedAugust 1980
StudioBasing Street Studios, London
LabelAntilles, Island
ProducerMartin Hannett
Basement 5 chronology
1965–1980
(1980)
In Dub
(1980)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Christgau's Record GuideB+[1]
Trouser Pressmixed[2]

Track listing

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All lyrics and rhythms by Basement 5 (Tony Thompson, Dennis Morris, Herman Ezekiel "Leo" Williams and Humphrey "JR" Murray)

  1. "Riot"
  2. "No Ball Games"
  3. "Hard Work"
  4. "Immigration"
  5. "Last White Christmas"
  6. "Heavy Traffic"
  7. "Union Games"
  8. "Too Soon"
  9. "Omega Man"

Personnel

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Basement 5
Technical
  • Chris Nagle - engineer
  • Kris Needs - management
  • Neil Clitheroe - design coordination
  • Dennis Morris - sleeve concept and design, photography

"Special thanks: Charles Charles - Trevor Spencer - Chris Blackwell - Denise Mills - Annie Roseberry - Rob Partridge - Glorious Gloria."

References

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  1. ^ Christgau, Robert (1990). "B". Christgau's Record Guide: The '80s. Pantheon Books. ISBN 0-679-73015-X. Retrieved 16 August 2020 – via robertchristgau.com.
  2. ^ Grant, Steven. "TrouserPress.com :: Basement 5". TrouserPress.com. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  3. ^ "Basement 5 – 1965 - 1980 (1980, Vinyl) - Discogs".
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