The Monochrome Set

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Years Active
1978 – present (48 years)
Founded In
London, England, United Kingdom
The Monochrome Set is an English band originally formed in 1978 from the remnants of a college group called The B-Sides (whose members had included Stuart Goddard, a.k.a. Adam Ant). The band is notable for its witty lyrics, the laconic delivery of lead singer Bid, and the idiosyncratically retrogressive playing style of original lead guitarist Lester Square. The original line-up consisted of Indian born lead singer and principal songwriter Bid (real name Ganesh Seshadri), Canadian guitarist Lester Square (real name Thomas W.B. Hardy), drummer John D. Haney, and bassist C… read more
The Monochrome Set is an English band originally formed in 1978 from the remnants of a college group called The B-Sides (whose members had included Stuart Goddard, a.k.a. Adam Ant). The band is notable for its witty lyrics, the laconic delivery of lead singer Bid, and the idiosyncra… read more
The Monochrome Set is an English band originally formed in 1978 from the remnants of a college group called The B-Sides (whose members had included Stuart Goddard, a.k.a. Adam Ant). The band is notable for its witty lyrics, the laconic delivery of lead singer Bid, and the idiosyncratically retrogressive playing style of original lead guitarist Lester Sq… read more

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1 Play track The Independent Singles Collection Eine Symphonie Des Grauens
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2 Play track Black And White Minstrels Inside Your Heart
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3 Play track The Independent Singles Collection He's Frank (Slight Return)
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4 Play track Colour Transmission Expresso
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5 Play track Tomorrow Will Be Too Long The Lighter Side of Dating
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7 Play track The Independent Singles Collection The Jet Set Junta
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8 Play track Tomorrow Will Be Too Long Love Goes Down the Drain
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9 Play track Tomorrow Will Be Too Long The Monochrome Set (I Presume)
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10 Play track Compendium 75-95 The Ruling Class
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  1. 41,627 listeners

    31 Dec 1978 · 22 tracks

    Compendium 75-95
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    1995 · 21 tracks

    Tomorrow Will Be Too Long
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    9 Mar 2008 · 25 tracks

    The Independent Singles Collection
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    Eligible Bachelors (deluxe edition)
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