- The Agents
Infobox musical artist
Name = The Agents
Img_capt = On Tour in Germany (1982)
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Background = New Wave Band
Origin = flagicon|EnglandBristol ,England
Instrument = Guitars
Genre = New Wave
Years_active = 1980-1983
Label = Teldec
Associated_acts = Force Majeure
URL =The Agents were a
post-punk band formed in 1980 inBristol , England. The band formed from the remnants of several bands that were playing the American Military bases circuit in Europe in the 1970's. The Band were based inMannheim , Germany and the lineup consisted of vocalist Swig (real name Richard Snow), guitarist Dave Libby, bassist Larry Burr and drummer Nick Bahra. The band were known for an exciting live act and built up a big following in Europe. In 1981 they released a single called 'Everybody's Gonna Be Happy'. The single was printed in green vinyl with agatefold sleeve, but did not sell well. However, the album (with same name), release the same year onTeldec , sold well around Germany.The lineup was expanded in 1982 with keyboard player Steve Libby (brother of Dave) from Bristol band Stereo Models, moving the sound from
post-punk to new wave. They returned to the studio in 82 and recorded several tracks for the follow up album (see Audio Files below). However, due to lack of promotion byTeldec the band decided to change record companies. Years of touring Europe had taken its toll on the band and they returned to the UK, but split up before finding another deal. The album "Everybody's Gonna Be Happy" was never released as a CD andTeldec has been taken over, so it seems unlikely that the album will ever be re-released. However, secondhand copies of the album and single are popular with collectors of new wave music.Fact|date=June 2008 Richard Snow, Dave and Steve Libby went on to form the new wave electronic band Force Majeure.Audio Files
All tracks recorded in 1982, but not released on record"Everybody's Gonna Be Happy"
Track listing:
#Stare Into Space (2:04)
#Do a Lot Better (3:00)
#Killing the Pig (4:55)
#Julie (3:10)
#Who's He Kidding (2:52)
#Everybody's Gonna Be Happy (2:20)
#They Say It's Rock and Roll (2:55)
#Beer Talk (3:50)
#We Want to Sign (2:53)
#People Like You (2:53)
#Now's the Time to Change (2:32)
#It's Gotta Be Done Son (3:53)
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