On this day August 17 1989, Public Affection released their debut album The Death of a Dictionary. As an independently produced and distributed project, it was a rare release that showcased the band’s early sound before they would later gain fame under a different name.
The album was originally pressed in limited quantities, making original copies highly sought after by collectors. Its raw production and unpolished style captured a young band still finding its voice while experimenting with rock and alternative influences.
80s insight: Public Affection would later change their name to Live, going on to achieve mainstream success in the 1990s.
The album was originally pressed in limited quantities, making original copies highly sought after by collectors. Its raw production and unpolished style captured a young band still finding its voice while experimenting with rock and alternative influences.
80s insight: Public Affection would later change their name to Live, going on to achieve mainstream success in the 1990s.
