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The band The Wake was founded in 1981-04. Before coming to fame, the band got it’s start in Glasgow. Generally, music journalists would define The Wake’s style within the genre/s of post-punk, and other rock music.
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Section 25
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Josef K
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Xmal Deutschland
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The Danse Society
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Rosetta Stone
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The Chameleons
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For Against
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Felt
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Strawberry Switchblade
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Television Personalities
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The Names
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Lowlife
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Asylum Party
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The March Violets
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