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"Turns into Stone" was a compilation of singles and b sides, like The Smiths 'Hatful of Hollow' and the Wedding Present's 'Tommy'. A few bands have these when their record companies repackage old material. Perhaps there's another question there.

Just remembered this as another possible contender: I can't believe it's been over eight years since Gavin Clark died. He was an incredible talent.

I know that people have been taking a few liberties with the 'one album during their career' requirement, but The Alarm must have made at least a dozen albums (and the second album 'Strength' was better than 'Declaration.')

5:30 were great live. I rushed out to buy the album (on cassette) after seeing them at the Zap and playing the first couple of singles non stop. I was disappointed. The production didn't really catch the excitement of their live shows. I haven't played it in years. I might dig out 'Air...

If only.

You certainly could. NMTB came out in 1977. Even if you count the Great Rock'n'Roll Swindle soundtrack as a second album, it didn't come out until 1979 after they already split. It's a strong contender, certainly more culturally significant. Though for repeated listening pleasure I'd stick...

Thinking about Trotskyism because of the discussions on the 'Tory Meltdown' thread has reminded me that one of the greatest bands of the eighties, The Redskins sadly made just one album during their career. There was a live album put out some years later, but during their time together, they...