Echo & The Bunnymen released Porcupine on this day in 1983. They also issued an accompanying VHS including this video for In Bluer Skies (THREAD 1 of 7)
Next up on the VHS, which was filmed in Liverpool & Iceland during Nov & Dec 82, is the wonderful Cutter (THREAD 2 of 7)
Loving the psychedelic vibes on My White Devil. I think Porcupine gets overlooked because the LPs that came before and after are so amazing, but it contains plenty of magical moments (THREAD 3 of 7).
Cool visuals for the title track - Porcupine (THREAD 4 of 7)
Heads Will Roll - what a tune. I'm falling in love with Porcupine all over again (THREAD 5 of 7)
The immense Back of Love. We were lucky enough to see The Bunnymen several times in 82 and 83 when they were the most thrilling live band on the planet (THREAD 6 of 7)
Press advert for the 26-minute Porcupine video - £14.99 is over £43 in today's money (THREAD 7 of 7)
Press advert for the 26-minute Porcupine video - £14.99 is over £43 in today's money (THREAD 7 of 7)
Press advert for the 26-minute Porcupine video - £14.99 is over £43 in today's money (THREAD 7 of 7)
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