The story behind
the Associates recorded Sulk in 1982, in a studio in Camden Town. The band stayed in a hotel in London, where they spent time in separate rooms, even for Billy's dog. They spent a lot of money, both on things and drugs, and according to the bassist, it was a way to make the label give them more attention. The album was released in May 1982, and stayed at the top of the UK album charts for 20 weeks. It was the last work of the original line-up, because Alan left shortly after. During the recording, they did strange things: filled drums with water, urinated on a guitar, and played with helium balloons. But they worked a lot, with great concentration. The song Sulk is part of an album that mixes post-punk, synth-pop and art rock. ↓ Skip to chordsIntro 1
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From the album
The Bends
Radiohead · 1995 · Track 11