Artist: Drum Theatre
Genre: Synth-pop
Drum Theatre were a British synth-pop band formed in London in 1980, achieving moderate success in the mid-1980s. The band, fronted by Gari Biasillo, created sophisticated synth-pop incorporating funk and soul influences. Their biggest hit was 'Eldorado' in 1986, which received club and radio play. Drum Theatre's music was characterized by polished production, funky bass lines, and Biasillo's soulful vocals. They represented 1980s British synth-pop's more funk-influenced wing, creating music that worked on both dance floors and radio. Despite their quality and initial success, Drum Theatre never achieved major commercial breakthrough and disbanded in the late 1980s. They remain appreciated by fans of sophisticated 1980s synth-pop who value musical complexity alongside danceability. Their music demonstrates that synth-pop could incorporate genuine funk and soul elements.
Drum Theatre vinyl records
7 Drum Theatre new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
DRUM THEATRE Home (1986 UK 12 vinyl single featuring Heartbeat Mix and Now & Forever picture sleeve TA7087)
£8.99 used
DRUM THEATRE Living In The Past (1985 UK 12 vinyl single featuring the Dancing mix alongside Seventh Sign [Whiplash Mix] housed in a picture sleeve. The vinyl and sleeve are in excellent condition TX6798) Track Listing: 1. Living In The Past - Dancing Mix 2. Seventh Sign - Whiplash Mix
£11.99 used
DRUM THEATRE Everyman (1987 UK 10-track vinyl LP housed in a glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve displays minimal wear and the vinyl is in Near Mint condition) Track Listing: 1. Home (Is Where The Heart Is) 2. Eldorado 3. Reunion 4. Wide Sargasso Sea 5. Rhythm Of Your Heart 6. Living In The Past 7. Children Of Tomorrow 8
£17.00 used
DRUM THEATRE Eldorado (1985 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single featuring Dance Mix and 7 Re-mix plus Jungle Of People [Extended Mix] picture sleeve. The back of the sleeve has been signed by the bassist/drummer Best Wishes. Paul Snook in blue ballpoint pen TX6619)
£23.00 used
DRUM THEATRE Living In The Past (1985 UK Epic 7 vinyl single also including Seventh Sign glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minor shelfwear but remains in excellent condition A6798) Track Listing: 1. Living In The Past 2. Seventh Sign
£7.99 used
DRUM THEATRE Eldorado (1985 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single featuring Dance Mix and Instrumental plus Jungle Of People [Extended Mix] picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some light ringwear and edge creasing the vinyl displays light signs of play bt remains excellent EMUQ1)
£9.00 used
DRUM THEATRE Eldorado (1986 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Jungle Of People housed in a paper flipback picture sleeve EMU1) Track Listing: 1. Eldorado 3:48 2. Jungle Of People 4:11
£9.00 used