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Waiting for a Miracle is the debut studio album by the Sheffield-based post-punk band the Comsat Angels, released in 1980 on Polydor Records. Recorded under the production of Mike Howlett, the record introduces the group's atmospheric and minimalist style characterized by sparse guitar lines and driving basslines. It features the standalone track "Independence Day" and remains a foundational release in the British post-punk movement.
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When was Waiting for a Miracle by the Comsat Angels released?
Waiting for a Miracle was released in 1980 as the debut album by the Comsat Angels. The Sheffield-based band introduced their tense, minimalist post-punk style on this record.
Did the Comsat Angels release albums after Waiting for a Miracle?
Yes, the Comsat Angels followed their debut with Sleep No More in 1981, which many fans consider an equally strong record. The band continued recording through the 1980s and into the 1990s, though their later work moved toward a more commercial sound.
What are the standout tracks on Waiting for a Miracle?
'Independence Day' and 'Total War' are among the most recognized tracks from Waiting for a Miracle. The album is noted for its atmospheric guitar work, taut rhythms, and Stephen Fellows's brooding vocal delivery.
Where were the Comsat Angels from?
The Comsat Angels were from Sheffield, England, the same city that produced Cabaret Voltaire and the Human League. Sheffield's post-punk scene of the early 1980s was known for its dark, atmospheric character.
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