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Suicide is the self-titled debut album by the New York duo Suicide, consisting of vocalist Alan Vega and instrumentalist Martin Rev, released in 1977 on the Red Star label. The album blends minimalist electronic instrumentation with Vega's rockabilly-influenced vocal style, anticipating elements of post-punk, synth-pop, and industrial music. Its eight tracks include 'Ghost Rider' and 'Frankie Teardrop,' a ten-minute piece that became one of the group's most discussed works.
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Suicide - Suicide ranks #13 of 681 in the Post Punk Album ranking, behind Gang of Four – Entertainment!, ahead of The Cure – Disintegration.
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Who are the members of the electronic punk duo Suicide?
The band consisted of vocalist Alan Vega and instrumentalist Martin Rev. They formed the duo in New York City in the early 1970s.
What year did Suicide release their influential debut album?
The self-titled debut album Suicide was released in 1977. It was one of the first records to blend minimalist electronics with a punk rock attitude.
What genre is the 1977 album Suicide considered today?
It is widely recognized as a landmark in synth-punk and early post-punk music. The band's aggressive use of drum machines and synthesizers paved the way for genres like industrial and new wave.
Why was the band Suicide so controversial in the 1970s?
Their aggressive, confrontational live performances often provoked hostile reactions from punk rock audiences. Opening for bands like The Cars, they were famously booed and occasionally caused venue-wide riots.
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