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Martha and the Muffins

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Martha and the Muffins are a Canadian new wave band formed in Toronto in 1977, best known for the 1979/1980 hit "Echo Beach" and for records such as Metro Music, This Is the Ice Age and Danseparc.

Formed in Toronto in 1977. Best known for the single "Echo Beach" (from Metro Music). Early releases appear on late 1970s/early 1980s indie labels (reviews reference Dindisc/Virgin). This Is the Ice Age (1981) involved production work by Daniel Lanois. The band later shortened their name to M+M.

Three DeBaser reviews celebrate Martha and the Muffins' refined new wave/pop sound, highlighting Metro Music, This Is the Ice Age (produced by Daniel Lanois) and Danseparc. Reviewers praise Echo Beach and the band's blend of pop, synth and sax. Overall reception is favorable and nostalgic.

For:Fans of classic new wave, early 80s synth-pop and Canadian post-punk

 "Metro Music" (1980, Virgin) sounds like a bucket of ice-cold water in a sultry summer.

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 There must be a reason if I remember perfectly the first time I listened to "Echo Beach."

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 Martha And The Muffins are (still) an obscure Canadian synth-new wave band from Toronto.

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