In Excelsis (Latin for 'In The Highest') was an English goth rock band formed in 1983 by former UK Decay guitarist Steve Spon. Other members included Colin Rocks, Errol Blythe, and Mark Bond.
Links to Peel[]
Peel first played In Excelsis in 1983 via their debut single, 'Carnival Of Damocles'. Further material from the group were played on his radio programmes including a session they recorded for his show in January 1984. After Peel's death in 2004, it was later found out that he had a copy of their 'Prey' album in his Record Collection: I.
Sessions[]
In Excelsis - Peel Session 1984
1. Recorded: 1984-01-25. First Broadcast: 08 February 1984. Repeated: 28 February 1984
- Fire / Love Lies / Vows / Bonanza
Other Shows Played[]
- 1983
- Peel June 1983: The Sword (12" - Carnival Of Damocles) Jungle
- 19 November 1983 (BFBS): The Sword (12" - Carnival Of Damocles) Jungle
- 19 November 1983 (BFBS): One Man's Heaven (12" - Carnival Of Damocles) Jungle
- 12 December 1983: One Man's Heaven (12" - Carnival Of Damocles) Jungle
- 1984
- 07 January 1984 (BFBS): One Man's Heaven (12" EP - Carnival Of Damocles) Jungle
- 21 June 1984: Bonanza (12" - Ladder Of Lust) Jungle
- 27 June 1984 (BFBS): Bonanza (12" EP - Ladder Of Lust) Jungle
- 04 July 1984 (BFBS): Window Of Innocence (12" EP - Ladder Of Lust) Jungle
- 04 July 1984 (BFBS): Bonanza (12" EP - Ladder Of Lust) Jungle
- 17 July 1984: Love Lies (12" EP - Ladder Of Lust) Jungle
- 25 July 1984 (BFBS): Love Lies (12" EP - Ladder Of Lust) Jungle
- 27 November 1984: One Day (EP - Creeps In The Trees) In X
- 02 December 1984 (BFBS): Creeps In The Trees 12") In X
- 05 December 1984 (BBC World Service): Creeps In The Trees (12") In X
- 23 December 1984 (BFBS): One Day (12" - Creeps In The Trees) In X