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Under the Flag is the third studio album by Fad Gadget, the recording identity used by English electronic musician Frank Tovey. Released by Mute Records in 1982 and recorded at London's Blackwing Studios, it combines synthesizers, programmed rhythms, post-punk textures, and Tovey's theatrical vocal delivery. Its songs address domestic life, nationalism, social control, and Cold War anxiety, placing personal unease within a wider political setting.
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When was Fad Gadget's Under the Flag released?
Under the Flag was released in 1982 by Mute Records. It was the third studio album released under Fad Gadget, the name used by English musician Frank Tovey.
Where was Under the Flag recorded?
The album was recorded at London's Blackwing Studios. The studio was closely associated with Mute's electronic and post-punk recording activity.
What musical style does Under the Flag use?
It combines synthesizers, programmed rhythms, and post-punk textures with Frank Tovey's distinctive electronic approach. The result is darker and more industrial than conventional pop songwriting.
Who made the album Under the Flag?
The artist was Frank Tovey, who performed and released music under the name Fad Gadget. Mute Records issued the album in 1982.
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