Originally released in 1982, ‘They Could Have Been Bigger Than The Beatles’ was the influential band’s third album. A collection of singles, demos, outtakes and rarities that was intended to mark the bands breakup in 1982, had they not got back together again so soon. This 2024 reissue comes with faithfully restored artwork, from one the album’s original hand painted sleeves. The record features ‘David Hockneys Diaries’, ‘The Boy In The Paisley Shirt’ and ‘Psychedelic Holiday’. With the formidable Daniel Treacy at its core, Television Personalities remain one of new wave’s longest serving and seminal artists, with a career spanning over three decades. The indie pop visionaries have influenced many people across the industry including Pavement, The Lemonheads, Fat White Family, MGMT and Creation Records’ Alan McGee. “Its scope is incredible, its ambition outstanding and its heart damn near broken.” Melody Maker. Track List Side A A1. Three Wishes A2. David Hockneys Diary A3. In a Perfumed Garden A4. Flowers for Abigail A5. King And Country A6. The Boy in the Paisley Shirt A7. Games for Boys Side B B1. Painter Men B2. Psychedelic Holiday B3. 14th Floor B4. Sootys Disco Party B5. Makin Time B6. When Emily Cries B7. The Glittering Prizes B8. Anxiety Block B9. Mysterious Ways
