Shriekback

Shriekback is a rock band formed in the early 1980s by Barry Andrews, formerly of XTC and League of Gentlemen (keyboards/synthesize

Shriekback is a rock band formed in the early 1980s by Barry Andrews, formerly of XTC and League of Gentlemen (keyboards/synthesizers/vocals), Carl Marsh (guitars/vocals), and Dave Allen, formerly of the Gang of Four) (bass). They were joined by Martyn Barker on drums in 1983.

Shriekback were popular for their exploration of the darker, funkier side of rock music, usually featuring Dave Allen's driving basslines. Self-described as an "avant-garde musical outfit", they were popular among a limited audience, both for their poetic, often intellectual lyrics, and for their dance-worthy music which ranged from disco to an edgy, pre-grunge hard rock.