Plastique

Plastique (no longer active)

Plastique as the name for the collaboration between Brian & Neil Merton and Paul Wilson. This was the first serious attempt to convert the dynamic sound of H.C.K. into a band context. Paul Wilson joined the brothers in 1995 and Plastique was formed.

The band used material from the H.C.K. library as well as creating some new songs that matched the group’s unique sound.

Plastique came to an end when Neil went back to South Africa at the end of 1995. In that time they performed one very successful gig and also did some home recording. Some of the home recording can be listened to below.

Musical Influences (to name but a few):

  • Lifesavers Underground (LSU)
  • Nirvana
  • Catherine Wheel
  • PJ Harvey
  • Molly Half Head
  • Pixies
  • Bauhaus

3 songs

Coming To A Head
Dirty Ole You
Sun Goddess

Credits:

Brian Merton (bin) Guitars, vocals
Neil Merton (kneel) Bass, drums
Paul Wilson (hoodlum) Drums, guitars, vocals

All tracks © 2007 Copyright control

1 video


Recorded in 1995 at The Oasis in Stone (Staffordshire)

2 photos

Plastique 01

Plastique 02

Photos by Nora Tucci