Michael & Miranda is the debut album by English post-punk/new wave band the Passions, released on 18 April 1980Post Punk Diary: 1980–1982 by George Gimarc by Fiction Records.
The album was reviewed by Louder Than War where reviewer Ian Canty stated "Think you've heard the best sounds of 1980 Post Punk has to offer - if you haven't heard this think again". Record Collector magazine reviewed the album stating "Sparse and jagged, topped with sometimes angry, sometimes hauntingly ethereal vocals, it was typically and satisfyingly clever post-punk". Goldmine in January 2016 recommended as Buy in their Quick Picks section.
Track listing
Personnel Credits adapted from LP liner notes.
The Passions
Barbara Gogan – vocals, guitar, piano Claire Bidwell – vocals, bass Clive Timperley – vocals, guitar, keyboards, violin, marimba Richard Williams – drums, percussion
Technical Mike Hedges, Michael J. Dutton – engineers Mark Freegard – assistant engineer Mike Laye – photography
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