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Television Personalities - And Don't the Kids Just Love It (LP)

Name: Television Personalities - And Don't the Kids Just Love It (LP)
Brand: Television Personalities
SKU: 14mAXCEUjDNn6cLtpHMLzT
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (5 reviews)

Television Personalities

LP
1 piece(s)
1981
14 tracks
37 min
jangle pop

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Product Description

Television Personalities' debut album, "And Don't the Kids Just Love It," released on January 1, 1981, under Fire Records, is a vibrant blend of jangle pop, post-punk, and neo-psychedelic sounds that captures the spirit of its time. Clocking in at just under 38 minutes, this concise yet impactful record is a testament to the band's ability to craft memorable, catchy tunes with a raw, energetic edge.

The album opens with "This Angry Silence," setting the tone for the eclectic mix of tracks that follow. Songs like "The Glittering Prizes" and "World of Pauline Lewis" showcase the band's knack for blending melodic hooks with post-punk sensibilities. "A Family Affair" and "Silly Girl" delve into more personal, introspective themes, while tracks like "Geoffrey Ingram" and "I Know Where Syd Barrett Lives" hint at the band's psychedelic influences.

Television Personalities' unique sound is further explored in tracks like "Jackanory Stories" and "Parties in Chelsea," which blend whimsical lyrics with driving rhythms. The album closes with "Look Back in Anger," a fitting finale that encapsulates the band's ability to blend various musical styles into a cohesive whole.

"And Don't the Kids Just Love It" is a captivating debut that showcases Television Personalities' versatility and creativity. It's an album that invites repeated listens, revealing new layers and nuances with each playthrough. Fans of post-punk and neo-psychedelic music will find plenty to love in this classic record.

This is a 2017 Reissue released as a LP.

Tracks

This Angry SilenceTelevision Personalities
2:39
The Glittering PrizesTelevision Personalities
3:01
World of Pauline LewisTelevision Personalities
2:38
A Family AffairTelevision Personalities
2:36
Silly GirlTelevision Personalities
2:49
Diary of a Young ManTelevision Personalities
3:59
Geoffrey IngramTelevision Personalities
2:15
I Know Where Syd Barrett LivesTelevision Personalities
2:31
Jackanory StoriesTelevision Personalities
3:04
Parties in ChelseaTelevision Personalities
1:41
La grande illusionTelevision Personalities
3:33
A Picture of Dorian GrayTelevision Personalities
2:11
The Crying RoomTelevision Personalities
1:59
Look Back in AngerTelevision Personalities
2:40

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Product specifications

Details

Album: And Don't the Kids Just Love It
Artist: Television Personalities
LP release year: 2017
Album release date: 1 januari 1981
Label: Fire Records
EAN: 809236128911
Available: Yes

Product information

Format: LP
Quantity: 1 piece(s)
Type: Reissue
Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 37 min
Tracks: 14 tracks

EAN

EAN: 809236128911

Other

Limited Edition: No
Country: UK
Genre: Jangle pop
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: Yes

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Crisp, Impactful Album with Great Bass
5 out of 5 stars
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I'm absolutely in love with this album and this record. It's crisp, impactful, and has that genuine sound. The bass is fantastic and the guitars are super thin!
Crisp, Powerful Album with Great Bass
5 out of 5 stars
Yautnoc5823 December 2025United States🇺🇸
This album and this record are amazing! It's crisp, powerful, and has that real, genuine sound. The bass is fantastic and the guitars are nice and thin!
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5 out of 5 stars
Feohlet2323 December 2025United States🇺🇸
I'm absolutely in love with this album and the record itself. It's crisp, powerful, and has that genuine sound. The bass is fantastic and the guitars are nice and thin!
Love This Crisp, Impactful Album
5 out of 5 stars
Caugpex6423 December 2025United States🇺🇸
I'm absolutely in love with this album and the record. It's crisp, impactful, and has that genuine sound. The bass is fantastic and the guitars are nice and thin!
Crisp, Impactful Album
5 out of 5 stars
Meujsin8623 December 2025United States🇺🇸
I'm absolutely in love with this album and the record. It's crisp, impactful, and has that real, genuine sound. The bass is fantastic and the guitars are nice and thin!