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Porcupine is the third studio album by the English post-punk band Echo & the Bunnymen, released in 1983. Produced by Ian Broudie, the record builds on the neo-psychedelic and atmospheric sound the group established on their earlier releases, featuring prominent string arrangements and guitarist Will Sergeant's textured playing. It includes major singles like 'The Back of Love' and 'The Cutter,' which helped drive the album to number two on the UK Albums Chart. The album is intended for fans of 1980s alternative rock looking for moody, atmospheric guitar pop.
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What band released the album 'Porcupine' and in what year?
'Porcupine' is the third studio album by the English post-punk band Echo & the Bunnymen, released in 1983. It was released on the Korova record label and became the band's highest-charting UK album at the time.
Who produced the 'Porcupine' album for Echo & the Bunnymen?
The album was produced by Ian Broudie, who would later find mainstream fame as the frontman of the Lightning Seeds. Broudie's production gave the record a distinctly sharp and atmospheric sound that built on the band's earlier post-punk roots.
What are the most famous singles from Echo & the Bunnymen's 'Porcupine'?
The most successful single from the album is 'The Cutter,' which reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart. Another prominent track is 'The Back of Love,' which was released as the lead single ahead of the album's launch.
Where was Echo & the Bunnymen's 'Porcupine' recorded?
The band recorded 'Porcupine' at Trident Studios in London, as well as at Rockfield Studios in Wales. They initially recorded a version of the album but scrapped most of it, re-recording the tracks with Ian Broudie to achieve a more polished final product.
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