"Bizarre Love Triangle" is one of those songs that everyone seems to know, but it floundered on the charts during its initial release. Originally released in 1986, it failed to chart at all, but managed to reach #98 in 1995. New interest in the song arose after the quirky Australian band Frente! did a beautiful acoustic version that went to #49 in 1994.
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Thursday, February 14, 2019
"Bizarre Love Triangle" by New Order
New Order is a synth rock outfit that emerged in 1980 from the demise of Joy Division after the lead singer, Ian Curtis, committed suicide. New Order scored a few minor hits in the 80s and 90s that have become classics in the genre, including "True Faith" (#32), "Blue Monday" (the 1988 version peaked at #68; the original 1983 version did not chart but is in the R&R Hall of Fame), and "Regret" (#28). Members of the band also recorded in other groups, including Monaco and Electronic.
"Bizarre Love Triangle" is one of those songs that everyone seems to know, but it floundered on the charts during its initial release. Originally released in 1986, it failed to chart at all, but managed to reach #98 in 1995. New interest in the song arose after the quirky Australian band Frente! did a beautiful acoustic version that went to #49 in 1994.
"Bizarre Love Triangle" is one of those songs that everyone seems to know, but it floundered on the charts during its initial release. Originally released in 1986, it failed to chart at all, but managed to reach #98 in 1995. New interest in the song arose after the quirky Australian band Frente! did a beautiful acoustic version that went to #49 in 1994.
Thursday, June 8, 2017
"Dangerous" by Frente!
The quirky band from Australia, Frente!, arrived on the scene at the start of the folk pop revival in the 90s. They had only a single chart appearance, a chill-inducing unplugged version of New Order's classic song, "Bizarre Love Triangle." Frente!'s version went to #49 in 1994.
Their breakthrough album, "Marvin The Album," should have spawned more hits, like this perky little ditty called "Dangerous." Alas, Frente! was not able to rise to the likes of Jewel or Jill Sobule stateside.
Their breakthrough album, "Marvin The Album," should have spawned more hits, like this perky little ditty called "Dangerous." Alas, Frente! was not able to rise to the likes of Jewel or Jill Sobule stateside.
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