Tuesday 2 June 2009

The plastic age - The Buggles

'The plastic age' was the second single by the Buggles. Hopes were high, since 'Video killed the radio star', their debut single, was a worldwide hit. The futuristic song only charted in the UK and the Netherlands, peaking at number 16 and 27 respectively.

The song alludes to plastic surgery and the stress of modern culture. The Buggles also created an unusual, futuristic and illusion-like music video to promote the song.

My collection: 7" single no. 1096
Found: All that music, Leiden, November 11, 1989
Cost: 2 guilders
Tracks: 'The plastic age' / 'Island' [mistitled 'The plastic age' on the label]

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