Brainiac

Were Brainiac one of the best bands of the 90s? I'd certainly put them up there. They came at a time when the underground couldn't have been more serious. All post-Nirvana major label distrust and a huge sense of it's own importance. How interesting it is to see a band as over the top, camp and humorous as Brainiac having bloomed from such a bubbling cauldron of angst. Despite their last release "Electro-Shock For President" showing them becoming more of a cold electronic act, they will be remembered as the people who brought a sense of humor in to 90s indy.

The bands split was caused when singer Tim Taylor was killed in a car crash and the band decided it would be impossible to carry on without him. However, a number of the bands former members have come back with Enon who generally carry on Brainiac's synth infused fun.

I've given you tracks from Brainiac's three Touch & Go releases, mainly because they're the easiest to get your hands on and shouldn't cost that much.

Taken from "Electro-Shock For President"
Brainiac - Mr Fingers

Taken from "Hissing Prigs In Static Couture":
Brainiac - V1nc3nt Com3 On Down
Brainiac - Noth1ng 3v3r Chan935

Taken from "Internationale":
Brainiac - Go Freaks Go

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Buy Electro-Shock For President at Amazon
Buy Hissing Prigs In Static Couture at Amazon
Buy Internationale at Amazon