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The Profile

British new wave group formed in London by Tony James (ex‑Generation X), with Neal X and Martin Degville. Known for a cyberpunk image, heavy sampling, and ad spots embedded in releases. Their debut Flaunt It (1986), associated with Giorgio Moroder’s production work, yielded the cult hit Love Missile F1‑11. Short‑lived in the 1980s, they later reunited.

Founder/composer Tony James (ex‑Generation X); guitarist Neal X; vocalist Martin Degville. Flaunt It (1986) folded paid commercials and samples into pop; associated with Giorgio Moroder. Signature tracks cited in reviews include Love Missile F1‑11, Massive Retaliation, Rockit Miss USA, Teenage Thunder, Sex Bomb Boogie, Dancerama, Barbarandroid, and Albinoni Vs Star Wars. Image-driven, ironic, sci‑fi glam approach; later compilations remixed/streamlined earlier material.

British new wave outfit led by Tony James (ex-Generation X), flanked by Neal X and Martin Degville. Flaunt It (1986), produced with Giorgio Moroder, turned ads and samples into a pop weapon. Love Missile F1-11 became their cult calling card. Reviews here debate their ‘design over function’ ethos versus their catchy, sci‑fi glam energy. A 2001 best-of refresh highlights hooks and attitude over concept.