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"Kilimanjaro" is the debut studio album by the English post-punk and neo-psychedelic band the Teardrop Explodes, released in 1980. Formed in Liverpool, the band was fronted by vocalist and bassist Julian Cope and was closely associated with the city's emerging early 1980s alternative music scene. The album incorporates prominent horn sections and melodic hooks, yielding the hit single "Reward." It was originally released on the Zoo Records label before being picked up by Mercury Records.

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Who produced Kilimanjaro by the Teardrop Explodes?

Kilimanjaro was produced primarily by the Teardrop Explodes along with Hugh Jones, who handled production duties on much of the album. Hugh Jones was a notable producer in the early 1980s UK post-punk and new wave scene, having also worked with Echo and the Bunnymen.

What singles were released from the Teardrop Explodes' Kilimanjaro?

Several singles came from the Kilimanjaro sessions, most notably 'Reward,' which became the band's biggest hit and reached the UK Top 10. Other singles associated with the album era include 'Treason' and 'Bouncing Babies,' though track listings varied between the original and reissued versions.

Was Julian Cope the only vocalist on Kilimanjaro?

Yes, Julian Cope was the lead vocalist and primary creative force behind the Teardrop Explodes' Kilimanjaro, delivering his distinctive, exuberant singing style throughout the record. Cope was also the band's bassist and main songwriter, and the album established him as one of the leading figures of the Liverpool post-punk scene.

What label released Kilimanjaro by the Teardrop Explodes?

Kilimanjaro was released on Mercury Records imprint Phonogram in the UK in 1980. The Teardrop Explodes were part of the Liverpool neo-psychedelia and post-punk scene sometimes associated with the brief 'Eric's' club era, alongside Echo and the Bunnymen.

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