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Biography

Formed: 1979 in Colchester, Essex, England
Genre: Alternative
Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s

The summery hooks and warm lyrics of Modern English's biggest hit, "I Melt with You," gave listeners the impression that the band was an upbeat pop act in the early '80s. "I Melt with You" was actually an anomaly in Modern English's early discography. Formed in Colchester, England, in 1979, Modern English was originally a punk group called the Lepers. Featuring Robbie Grey (vocals, guitar), Gary McDowell (guitar), and Richard Brown (drums), the Lepers mainly performed at parties. After Mick Conroy...

Top Albums By Modern English
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	Name	Artist	Time	Price
1.	Gathering Dust	Modern English	4:20	$1.29
2.	16 Days	Modern English	4:33	$1.29
3.	Just a Thought	Modern English	4:08	$1.29
4.	Move In Light	Modern English	4:45	$1.29
5.	Grief	Modern English	6:28	$1.29
6.	The Token Man	Modern English	6:32	$1.29
7.	A Viable Commercial	Modern English	4:24	$1.29
8.	Black Houses	Modern English	5:44	$1.29
9.	Dance of Devotion (A Love Song)	Modern English	5:51	$1.29
10.	Smiles and Laughter	Modern English	3:12	$1.29
11.	Mesh and Lace	Modern English	4:19	$1.29
12.	Tranquility	Modern English	7:02	$1.29
13.	Home	Modern English	3:50	$1.29
14.	Swans On Glass	Modern English	4:35	$1.29
15.	Incident	Modern English	2:40	$1.29

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