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The band The Pastels was founded in 1982. Before coming to fame, the band got it’s start in Glasgow. Generally, music journalists would define The Pastels’s style within the genre/s of alternative rock, and other rock music.

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Even As We Speak

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The Field Mice

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Mccarthy

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Another Sunny Day

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Talulah Gosh

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The Orchids

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Shop Assistants

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Orange Juice

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The Sea Urchins

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Brighter

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Bmx Bandits

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Close Lobsters

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Beat Happening

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The Hit Parade

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14 Iced Bears

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Blueboy

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What Genre is The Pastels?

The Pastels genre is not easily defined. Music magazines and journalists have different opinions on a clearly defined genre for The Pastels. However, many describe the style within the genre/s of alternative rock, and other rock music.

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