Artist

The Charlatans

1989-present·West Midlands

Though formed in the West Midlands, the Charlatans became Madchester-adjacent through relentless gigging in Manchester and an organ-driven baggy sound that fit the city's clubs like it had been built there. Some Friendly hit number one in 1990, the only Madchester album to top the chart.

The full story is in The Haçienda Sound.

At a glance

Active
1989–present
From
West Midlands, UK
Records in the issues
1 (1990)
Original label
Beggars Banquet
Listening guide track
“The Only One I Know”

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In the The Haçienda Sound listening guide: “The Only One I Know”

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In the issues

  • The Haçienda Sound
    Supporting cast · 1982-1997 · Members

    The Haçienda Sound is a music scene from Manchester, UK, 1982–1997. Its principal artists include Happy Mondays, The Stone Roses, New Order and 808 State. This issue covers 8 essential albums and 14 dated events.

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