Echo and the Bunnymen are a British post-punk band that formed in Liverpool in 1978. The band consisted of Ian McCulloch (vocals, guitar), Will Sergeant (guitar), Les Pattinson (bass), and Pete de Freitas (drums). They were a part of the new wave and post-punk movements that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
With a distinctive sound and poetic lyrics, Echo and the Bunnymen gained a devoted following and left a lasting impact on alternative and indie rock.
Discography:
- “Crocodiles” (1980)
Echo and the Bunnymen’s debut album “Crocodiles” was released in 1980. It features classic tracks such as “Do It Clean,” “Pictures on My Wall,” and “Villiers Terrace.” The album was produced by Bill Drummond and David Balfe.
- “Heaven Up Here” (1981)
“Heaven Up Here” was the band’s second album, released in 1981. The album was produced by Hugh Jones and features songs like “Show of Strength,” “Over the Wall,” and “All My Colours.”
- “Porcupine” (1983)
“Porcupine” was the third album by Echo and the Bunnymen and was released in 1983. It features the hit singles “The Cutter” and “The Back of Love,” as well as “Porcupine” and “Heads Will Roll.”
- “Ocean Rain” (1984)
“Ocean Rain” is considered by many to be Echo and the Bunnymen’s masterpiece. It was released in 1984 and features the hit single “The Killing Moon,” as well as “Silver,” “Crystal Days,” and “Seven Seas.”
- “Echo & the Bunnymen” (1987)
“Echo & the Bunnymen” was the band’s self-titled album, released in 1987. The album was produced by Laurie Latham and features songs like “Lips Like Sugar,” “Bedbugs and Ballyhoo,” and “New Direction.”
- “Reverberation” (1990)
“Reverberation” was the band’s sixth album, released in 1990. It features songs like “Gone, Gone, Gone,” “Enlighten Me,”
Studio Albums:
- Crocodiles (1980)
- Heaven Up Here (1981)
- Porcupine (1983)
- Ocean Rain (1984)
- Echo & the Bunnymen (1987)
- Reverberation (1990)
- Evergreen (1997)
- What Are You Going to Do with Your Life? (1999)
- Flowers (2001)
- Siberia (2005)
- The Fountain (2009)
- Meteorites (2014)
- The Stars, The Oceans & The Moon (2018)
Live Albums:
- Shine So Hard (1981)
- Crystal Days 1979–1999 (2001)
- Live in Liverpool (2002)
- Me, I’m All Smiles (2006)
- Dancing Horses (2007)
Compilation Albums:
- Songs to Learn & Sing (1985)
- Ballyhoo (1985)
- Echoes: The Best of Echo & the Bunnymen (2003)
- More Songs to Learn and Sing (2006)
- Do It Clean (2015)
Singles:
- “The Pictures on My Wall” (1979)
- “Rescue” (1980)
- “The Puppet” (1980)
- “A Promise” (1981)
- “The Back of Love” (1982)
- “The Cutter” (1983)
- “Never Stop” (1983)
- “Silver” (1984)
- “Seven Seas” (1984)
- “The Killing Moon” (1984)
- “Bring on the Dancing Horses” (1985)
- “Lips Like Sugar” (1987)
- “Bedbugs and Ballyhoo” (1987)
- “People Are Strange” (1987)
- “The Game” (1987)
- “Nothing Lasts Forever” (1997)
- “I Want to Be There (When You Come)” (1997)
- “Don’t Let It Get You Down” (1999)
- “Make Me Shine” (2001)
- “Stormy Weather” (2005)
- “Of a Life” (2005)
- “Think I Need It Too” (2009)
- “Holy Moses” (2014)