Sad news about the loss of Alan Rankine. This album was constantly on my turntable after its release & I loved that whole period where The Associates were releasing singles of experimental sounding stuff before Sulk. He went on to do some pretty influential activity in music, but along with Billy Mackenzie, he was important in my life. ‘Praise be to chance, for meeting us here’ Alan…RIP. #theassociates #alanrankine #postpunk #scottishpostpunk #music #rip #theaffectionatepunch #boyskeepswinging

RIP #AkanRankine of #TheAssociates

Haven't listened to this for a long long time as I taped it from my friend Mark at Uni who introduced me to several artists and sold me the albums of several he was tired of, such as Magazine and Gang of Four 🤷‍♂️ who I still play, oh and Ian Dury🤔! But not this one, he hung onto this...

Play: #TheAffectionatePunch

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tRb3L8mYeO0&list=PLijPiy4xM0hcCNDceTUpJ3CEgn7COz_rw

Sad news that #AlanRankine, the genius Scottish musician who was #BillyMackenzie's collaborative partner in the early years and strongest successes of #TheAssociates, has passed. A Scottish musical legend in his own right, he happily celebrated the Associates' legacy and Billy's memory. Seek out #TheAffectionatePunch, #FourthDrawerDown and of course the godlike #Sulk -- and remember when he appeared on #TOTP playing a chocolate guitar. #music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krsCEr-6V5Y