Artist: Claytown Troupe
Genre: Alternative Rock
Claytown Troupe were a British alternative rock band formed in Bristol in 1984, known for their dark, atmospheric sound. The band consisted of Christian Riou, Owen Jones, and others. Claytown Troupe created music that combined post-punk influences with gothic rock and alternative rock, featuring moody atmospheres and introspective lyrics. They released several albums in the late 1980s and early 1990s including 'Through the Veil' and 'Wanted,' which received positive reviews in the UK music press. Despite critical acclaim, Claytown Troupe never achieved commercial breakthrough and remained an underground favorite. Their music appealed to fans of gothic and alternative rock who appreciated their atmospheric, emotionally resonant approach. The band represented the UK's vibrant alternative rock underground, creating quality music that prioritized artistic expression over commercial considerations. They disbanded in the mid-1990s but left behind a small catalog appreciated by connoisseurs of British alternative rock.
Claytown Troupe vinyl records (11)
CLAYTOWN TROUPE Through The Veil (1989 UK 11-track vinyl LP plus a Bonus 4-track 12 EP including remixes of Prayer Hey Lord Bury My Heart and The Veil housed together in a glossy gatefold picture sleeve with the lyrics printed inside ILPSD9933) Track Listing: Side One: 1. Real Life 3:05 2. Alabama 3:06 3
£9.00 used
CLAYTOWN TROUPE Hey Lord (1989 UK limited edition 7 vinyl single also including The Night Is Ours custom printed canvas sleeve still sealed in the original stickered shrinkwrap ISP428) Track Listing: 1. Hey Lord 3:45 2. The Night Is Ours 5:00
£2.99 new
CLAYTOWN TROUPE Hey Lord (1989 Island Records original UK limited edition 2-track 12 PICTURE DISC featuring the 12 Mix plus the Extended Version of The Night Is Ours 12ISX428) Track Listing: 1. Hey Lord - 12 Mix 7:00 2. The Night Is Ours - Extended Version 6:26
£3.99 used
CLAYTOWN TROUPE Ways Of Love (1990 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single also including Heartbreaker & a live BBC session version of Freedom picture sleeve 12IS464) Track Listing: Ways Of Love Heartbreaker Freedom [Live]
£2.99 used
CLAYTOWN TROUPE Ways Of Love (1990 UK limited edition 3-track 10 vinyl single also includes Heartbreaker and a live BBC session recording of Freedom housed in revolving picture sleeve 10IS464) Track Listing: Side A: 1. Ways Of Love Side B: 2. Heartbreaker 3. Freedom - Live BBC Session
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CLAYTOWN TROUPE Prayer (1989 UK 7 vinyl single also including Alabama picture sleeve IS417) Track Listing: 1. Prayer 2. Alabama
£2.99 new
CLAYTOWN TROUPE Ways Of Love (1990 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also includes a live version of Freedom recorded for a BBC Radio session recorded live for the Nicky Campbell show glossy picture sleeve. There is a crease to the bottom leftcorner of the sleeve however the vinyl remains in excellent condition IS464) Track Listing: 1
£2.99 used
CLAYTOWN TROUPE Wanted It All (1991 UK 3-track 10 vinyl single including How Can Anybody Do This & a demo version of Inside The Fire picture sleeve 10MT102)
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CLAYTOWN TROUPE Wanted It All (1991 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single including I Feel Like A Woman and How Can Anybody Do This fold-out poster sleeve. The sleeve does have some notable edge scuffing but no major rips or tears whilst the vinyl looks barely played 12MT102) Track Listing: A Wanted It All B1 Feel Like A Woman B2 How Can Anybody Do This
£2.99 used
CLAYTOWN TROUPE Hey Lord (1989 UK limited edition 2-track 12 Picture Disc single including the 12 Mix plus The Night Is Ours [Extended Version]. The disc remains inside a clear PVC sleeve which has been store price stickered and appearsto have been shrinkwrapped sealed with backing card at the time of release 12ISX428) Track Listing: A1
£4.99 new