The Woodentops

The Woodentops combined jangly indie rock with energetic live shows and a proto-dance sensibility that set them apart in the C86 era.

Origin: Northampton, England · Years active: 1983–1991

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Biography

The Woodentops combined jangly indie rock with energetic live shows and a proto-dance sensibility that set them apart in the C86 era.

Key 1980s albums

Essential songs

Genres

post-punk · new-wave

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The Woodentops — quick answers

Who are The Woodentops?
The Woodentops — Northampton, England, active 1983–1991. The Woodentops combined jangly indie rock with energetic live shows and a proto-dance sensibility that set them apart in the C86 era.
What did The Woodentops release in the 1980s?
RADIO 1980 lists 2 albums and 5 essential songs for The Woodentops, covering 1986–1988.
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