Marquis de Sade

Marquis de Sade were key figures of the Rennes cold wave scene, creating dark, sophisticated post-punk that influenced French alternative music.

Origin: Rennes, France · Years active: 1977–1981

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Biography

Marquis de Sade were key figures of the Rennes cold wave scene, creating dark, sophisticated post-punk that influenced French alternative music.

Key 1980s albums

Essential songs

Genres

post-punk · new-wave

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Who are Marquis de Sade?
Marquis de Sade — Rennes, France, active 1977–1981. Marquis de Sade were key figures of the Rennes cold wave scene, creating dark, sophisticated post-punk that influenced French alternative music.
What did Marquis de Sade release in the 1980s?
RADIO 1980 lists 2 albums and 3 essential songs for Marquis de Sade, covering 1981–1981.
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