A Flock of Seagulls is an influential New Wave band whose origins are rooted in Liverpool, England, having formed in 1979. Driven by the visionary lead vocalist and keyboardist Mike Score, the band included his brother Ali on drums, alongside Frank Maudsley on bass and Paul Reynolds on guitar. The band is perhaps best known for their soaring hit "I Ran (So Far Away)," which encapsulated the sound of the early '80s with its lush synthesizers, echoing vocals, and an unforgettable hairstyle that became synonymous with the band's image. Their self-titled debut album released in 1982 was a significant success, establishing them as one of the leading groups of the then-burgeoning New Wave scene.

Throughout their career, A Flock of Seagulls have continued to charm fans old and new with their ethereal, futuristic soundscapes, as evidenced in their subsequent releases such as "Space Age Love Song" and albums like "String Theory," which saw the band's classic tracks reimagined with an orchestral twist. Their continued creativity has been showcased through works like "Ascension" and the remix collection "Aurora Borealis - The Greatest Hits," which reinvents their earlier successes with new textures and sensibilities. Despite experiencing lineup changes and periods of hiatus, the band has managed to maintain a presence in the industry, often dipping into their nostalgic hits while also exploring new auditory territories.

Genres

New Romantic

New Wave

New Wave Pop

Synthpop

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Latest Release

Some Dreams

A Flock Of Seagulls

Ep - 5 Tracks - Released August 24, 2024