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Happy Mondays

Musical Group

English rock/dance band formed in 1980, central to the Madchester scene; known for blending rock, funk, soul and acid-house club rhythms. Led by vocalist Shaun Ryder and featuring Bez on percussion in reviews' accounts.

Formed in 1980; associated with the Madchester scene, Factory Records and the Haçienda; key early releases include the debut 'Squirrel and G-Man...' (referenced as produced by John Cale in a review), 'Bummed' (1988) and 'Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches'. Reviews on DeBaser highlight Shaun Ryder's distinctive vocal delivery and the band's fusion of rock and club culture.

Three DeBaser reviews praise Happy Mondays' role in the Madchester scene and highlight key albums (Squirrel and G-Man, Bummed, Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches). Reviewers emphasize the band's blend of rock, funk, soul and acid-house club rhythms and celebrate Shaun Ryder's distinctive vocals. Overall reception on DeBaser is enthusiastic and nostalgic.

For:Fans of Madchester, 1980s UK rock, indie dance and rave-era nostalgia

 When my brother revealed to me the identity of that skull that appears in the beautiful Gorillaz video "Dare", I was really upset.

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 The Happy Mondays were firsthand witnesses of what I just told: they were founded in 1980 and can be considered one of the very first groups to start the scene, followed by the Stone Roses and Inspiral Carpets.

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 Bummed from 1988 is perhaps the "perfect" work.

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