Artist: Godfathers
Genre: Alternative Rock
The Godfathers were a British alternative rock band formed in London in the mid-1980s, known for their tough, no-nonsense rock and roll sound that drew from 1960s garage rock, R&B, and punk. Led by brothers Peter and Chris Coyne, the band achieved critical acclaim with albums like 'Birth, School, Work, Death' and 'More Songs About Love & Hate.' Their uncompromising approach and back-to-basics rock sound earned them a devoted following, particularly in the UK indie scene. The title track 'Birth, School, Work, Death' became their signature song, encapsulating their bleak worldview with driving rock energy. The Godfathers were known for their dynamic live performances and their refusal to follow musical trends. Though never achieving mainstream success, they remained influential in underground rock circles and continue to be celebrated for their authentic rock and roll spirit.
Godfathers vinyl records (22)
THE GODFATHERS Hit By Hit (1986 UK 10-track vinyl LP compilation including I Want Everything and This Damn Nation picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some minor spine creasing and light age related wear the vinyl grades Excellent with minimal signs of play. Choice tracks from the British alternative rock band GFTRLP010) Track Listing: 1
£12.00 used
THE GODFATHERS Cause I Said So (1988 UK 2-track 7 vinyl single glossy picture sleeve also includes When Am I Coming Home GFT2) Track Listing: 1. Cause I Said So 2. When Am I Coming Down
£9.00 used
THE GODFATHERS Love Is Dead (1988 UK 7 single also includes Those Days Are Over [recorded live at the Cabaret Metro in Chicago on 26 March 1988] picture sleeve. A fantastic example of British post-punk rock. GFT3) Track Listing: 1. Love Is Dead 2. Those Days Are Over - Live
£8.00 used
THE GODFATHERS Unreal World (1991 Dutch 7 vinyl single also including Something Good About You. Both the picture sleeve and vinyl remain in excellent condition) Track Listing: 1. Unreal World 2. Something Good About You
£7.99 used
THE GODFATHERS Capo Di Tutti Capi (1985 French 7 vinyl EP featuring the songs Lonely Man and I Want You housed in a card picture sleeve 7GFTROIO) Track Listing: Lonely Man I Want You
£12.00 used
THE GODFATHERS Love Is Dead (1987 UK 7 vinyl single also including Angela single pocket picture sleeve . Both sleeve and vinyl are in excellent condition GFTR040)
£7.99 used
THE GODFATHERS The Radio 1 Sessions - The Evening Show (1989 UK BBC/Strange Fruit 4-track 12 vinyl EP featuring tracks recorded live for BBC Radio 1 on 4th May 1986. Features If I Only Had Time I Want Everything Im Unsatisfied and I Want You picture sleeve SFNT019)
£14.00 used
THE GODFATHERS Out On The Floor EP (1989 UK 4-track 12 vinyl EP includes two Keith Le Blanc remixes picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some storage wear but remains fully intact whilst the vinyl has just the odd light scuff to show for its 26 years GFTT5) Track Listing: Im Lost And Then Im Found Birth School Work Death (Extended Mix) She Gives Me Love (Keith Le Blanc Love Mix) She Gives Me Love (Mega Dance Mix Authority)
£9.00 used
THE GODFATHERS Birth School Work Death (1987 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single also including S.T.B. and Miss That Girl glossy black & silver picture sleeve. The sleeve displays some light marks from price sticker removal and light general wear and the vinyl displays little evidence of play GFTT1) Track Listing: 1
£12.00 used
THE GODFATHERS More Songs About Love And Hate (1989 UK 11-track vinyl LP that sets the tone from the beginning with the catchy single She Gives Me Love and builds from there. The picture sleeve has just a little shelfwear with a gold promotional stamp on the back and comes with the lyric printed inner while the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: A1
£20.00 used