single · February 5, 1982
Poison Arrow
UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)See this day
synth-popnew wavepop
The breakthrough single from ABC's debut album, "Poison Arrow" reached number 6 on the UK Singles Chart. The track exemplifies the band's sharp, sophisticated take on synth-pop.
- The single was released on February 5, 1982, preceding the album 'The Lexicon of Love'.
- "Poison Arrow" features a distinctive spoken-word interlude by fictional character "M. Duval".
- The song's music video, directed by Russell Mulcahy, was a hallmark of early MTV's visual aesthetic.
ABC are a British pop band formed in Sheffield in 1980, best known for their innovative blend of pop, soul, and electronic music. In early 1982, ABC were at the forefront of the New Romantic movement, poised to release their debut album.
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