The Decorators

The Decorators were an English post-punk band from Acton, London, England, formed in 1980. They released two albums before splitting up in 1984.

The Decorators
OriginActon, London, England
GenresPost-punk
Years active1980–1984
LabelsNew Hormones, Red, Red Flame
Past membersMichael Bevan
Johnny Gilani
Steve Sandor
Joe Sax
Allan Boroughs
Pete Saunders

The initial line-up of the band was Michael Bevan (vocals, guitar), Johnny Gilani (guitar), Steve Sandor (bass), Joe Sax (saxophone), and Allan Boroughs (drums).[1] They moved to a communal residence in London and released a couple of singles before attracting interest from Island Records, a deal falling through when Island's Andrew Lauder moved on to Demon Records.[1] The band instead signed to Red Flame Records, and expanded to a six-piece with the addition of keyboard player Pete Saunders, fresh from Dexys Midnight Runners.[1] After the "Strange One" single in June 1982, they released their debut album, Tablets, the following month, released by Virgin Records in France. This was followed in late 1983 with a second set, Rebel Songs.[1] The band split up in 1984.

Discography

Albums
  • Tablets (1982), Red Flame
  • Rebel Songs (1983), Red Flame (UK Indie No. 15)[2]

Singles
  • "Twilight View" (1980), New Hormones (UK Indie No. 46)[2]
  • "Pendulum and Swinge" (1981), Red
  • "Strange One" (1982), Red Flame
  • "Teenage Head" (12") (1984), Virgin France

References
  1. Strong, Martin C. (2003) The Great Indie Discography, Canongate, ISBN 1-84195-335-0, p. 296
  2. Lazell, Barry (1997) Indie Hits 1980-1989, Cherry Red Books, ISBN 0-9517206-9-4, p. 62
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