Formed in 1976 in Brixton, This Heat were born into a music scene in rapid flux, first thanks to the punk explosion and then via new wave and it's myriad offshoots into pop, rock and art-rock.
"Recording in a studio, the Chicago DIY trio sound newly airy and lush, but no less direct and sincere. Their confidence in their concision is the best part." -Pitchfork
With contributions from all of his Devo bandmates, Josh Freese, Bob Casale, Bob Mothersbaugh, and Mark Mothersbaugh, it's considered to be the "lost" DEVO album, and a holy grail for collectors.
Soul Mining is a post-punk and synth-pop album with influences of the early 1980s New York club scene, while Johnson's lyrics focus on relationship insecurities and social alienation, with imagery derived from dreams.
Often cited as one of the first classic UK punk albums, the record covers a diverse range of musical styles reflecting Dury's influences and background in pub rock, taking in funk, disco, British music hall and early rock and roll.
