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Twisted Nerve

Twisted Nerve were a gothic punk band from Edinburgh, Scotland.

Started in 1978 as The Insults, the band played full on punk back then. First recordings of Twisted Nerve can be heard on the 'Mint Sauces For The Masses' comp. 7" on local label Playlist. The band released another two 7"s, 'Caught In Session' and 'Five Minutes Of Fame', on which you can hear their transition from punk to a darker sound.

After some line-up changes, the band released the 'Eyes You Can Drown In' 12" on Criminal Damage, followed by the 'Séance' mini album, a record they released themselves. Both these records are very hard to find now.

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Peel seemed to have discovered the band in 1981 via the various artists compilation album, 'Mint Sauce For The Masses', according to available tracklistings on this site. Further material from the group were played on his radio programmes, including a session they recorded in 1981.

Sessions[]

Twisted_Nerve_-_Peel_Session_1981

Twisted Nerve - Peel Session 1981

Three of their session tracks ('When I'm Alone', 'Never Say Goodbye', 'Indecision') are available on Caught In Session (1982, 7", Playlist)

1. Recorded: 1981-10-17. First Broadcast: 02 November 1981. Repeated: 16 November 1981

  • When I'm Alone / Never Say Goodbye / Indecision / Five Minutes Of Fame / We Don't Need Them

Other Shows Played[]

Twisted_Nerve_-_vertigo.wmv

Twisted Nerve - vertigo.wmv

1981
  • 05 January 1981: Vertigo (v/a 7" EP - Mint Sauce For The Masses) Playlist
  • 23 March 1981: Vertigo (v/a 7" EP - Mint Sauce For The Masses) Playlist
1982
1983
1984

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