MX-80

MX-80 (sometimes billed as MX-80 Sound) made their way into the public eye in the early years of the American new wave explosion, and while the scene created a context for their work, they didn't conveniently fit the framework of the new underground music. Their jagged melodies and shifting tempos suggested an aggressive version of art rock. The strength of their attack and the force of Bruce Anderson's guitar suggested heavy metal put into an entirely new context. The deadpan vocals of Rich Stim added an accent of performance art and their willingness to explore the musical s...