The Names

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Brussels new wave band originally active between 1979 and 1982, associated with Factory Records and Les Disques du Crepuscule. During this period the group worked extensively with producer Martin Hannett. The band reformed in 2007.
Evolved out of [a=The Passengers (8)].
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Nightshift

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Calcutta

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Music for Someone

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Discovery

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Life By the Sea

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20 live performances · data from Setlist.fm

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June 4, 2022

Haus Leipzig

Leipzig, Saxony, Germany


August 25, 2021

Klein Strand

Ostend, West Flanders, Belgium

  • 1. Discovery

  • 2. Calcutta

  • 3. Shanghai Gesture

  • 4. Life by the Sea

  • 5. (This Is) Harmony

  • 6. I Wish I Could Speak Your Language

  • 7. The Astronaut

  • 8. Nightshift


February 24, 2017

Hafenklang

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany


May 28, 2012

Parkbühne im Clara-Zetkin-Park

Leipzig, Saxony, Germany


May 26, 2012

Fluc

Vienna, Vienna, Austria

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The Names has released 9 albums between 1979 and 2026. Notable releases include Balancing Chaos (RMXing The Names), Encore!, Stranger Than You. Explore their complete discography on this page.

The Names' most-played tracks include Nightshift, Calcutta, Music for Someone, Discovery, Life By the Sea. Listen to these songs and explore more from their catalog on this page.

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