For his first post-Magazine project, Howard Devoto wrote and recorded his 1983 solo album entitled "Jerky Versions of the Dream". The album involved at least two former Magazine members (Dave Formula and Barry Adamson) as well as some notable session musicians such as Gary Barnacle (notable for his later work on Bjork's 1993 album "Debut"). "Dream" was recorded very much in the vein of 80s synthpop, and today sounds a bit dated. However, Devoto's timeless lyrical and musical sense shines through. "Dream" was originally intended to… read more
For his first post-Magazine project, Howard Devoto wrote and recorded his 1983 solo album entitled "Jerky Versions of the Dream". The albu… read more
For his first post-Magazine project, Howard Devoto wrote and recorded his 1983 solo album entitled "Jerky Versions of the Dream". The album involved at least two former Magazi… read more
Howard Devoto (born Howard Trafford on 15 March 1952 in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire) is an influential singer/songwriter who began his career as the frontman for the punk band Buzzcocks.Leaving after only one EP, he formed the more genre-defying Magazine in 1977. After Magazine split in 1981 he spent two years putting together a solo album with former Magazine keyboard player Dave Formula. While most critics believed the thin production and underworked ideas of Jerky Versions of the Dream reflected poorly on his potential, others found the album rewarded repeated listenings. The … read more
Howard Devoto (born Howard Trafford on 15 March 1952 in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire) is an influential singer/songwriter who began his career as the frontman for the punk band Buzzcocks.… read more
Howard Devoto (born Howard Trafford on 15 March 1952 in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire) is an influential singer/songwriter who began his career as the frontman for the punk band Buzzcocks.Leaving after only one EP, he formed the more … read more