Strange Boutique

The Monochrome Set

Strange Boutique

RELEASED: January 01, 1980
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. The Monochrome Set (I Presume) 5:12 2. The Lighter Side of Dating 2:42 3. Espresso 3:11 4. The Puerto Rican Fence Climber 2:59 5. Tomorrow Will Be Too Long 2:59 6. Martians Go Home 2:01 7. Love Goes Down the Drain 2:27 8. Ici Les Enfants 3:06 9. The Etcetera Stroll 4:42 10. Goodbye Joe 2:42 11. The Strange Boutique 3:09
Historical Archive
Strange Boutique is the debut studio album by the English post-punk band The Monochrome Set, released in 1980. The album showcases the band's unique blend of pop, punk, and new wave sounds, characterized by witty lyrics and eclectic instrumentation. The Monochrome Set is noted for their clever wordplay and distinctive style, which has earned them a dedicated following over the years. Although not a commercial hit upon its release, the album has since been recognized as an influential work in the post-punk genre, contributing to the band's legacy as pioneers of the underground music scene.