The Teardrop Explodes

British Post-Punk Band

The Teardrop Explodes was an English post-punk/neo-psychedelic band formed in Liverpool in 1978. Fronted by Julian Cope, the band was part of the burgeoning Liverpool music scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s, which also produced Echo & the Bunnymen and OMD. The Teardrop Explodes are known for their distinctive fusion of punk rock's energy with a more melodic and complex psychedelic sound. They achieved commercial success with singles such as "Reward," which became one of their most well-known songs. Despite their initial success and critical acclaim, internal tensions and Cope's eccentric behavior led to the band's breakup in 1982 after releasing two influential albums, "Kilimanjaro" (1980) and "Wilder" (1981). Their brief but impactful career has left a lasting legacy on the post-punk and alternative music scenes.