Easterhouse

A stridently political band that came up in the mid-'80s and failed to follow through on high expectations, Easterhouse's early sound wasn't unlike a cross between the Chameleons and the Smiths. Early on, they won the vocal adoration of the latter group's Morrissey, who no doubt found the left-wing leanings and roaring sound -- featuring blaring, reverb-drenched guitars -- a powerful combination. However, the members weren't so closely knit, and by the time the group released its second and much different album, only one original member remained. Brothers Andy (vocals) and Ivo...