In September 2001, Mute Records released this 2CD compilation of singles, B-sides, remixes (old & new) to capitilise on Frank Tovey revisiting his Fad Gadget moniker for the first time in 17 years and supporting label mates, Depeche Mode on their 2001 European Tour. His support for Depeche Mode had ended over 8 years of inactivity, since his last tour ended supporting his last album, 1992's Worried Men in Second-Hand Suits.
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In September 2001, Mute Records released this 2CD compilation of singles, B-sides, remixes (old & new) to capitilise on Frank Tovey revisiting h… read more
In September 2001, Mute Records released this 2CD compilation of singles, B-sides, remixes (old & new) to capitilise on Frank Tovey revisiting his Fad Gadget moniker for the first t… read more
Fad Gadget was the pseudonym used by British musician, synthesizer pioneer, and performance artist Frank Tovey - an influential electronic music/New Wave artist throughout his career- from 1979 until 1984. Tovey began his musical career after studying performance art at Leeds Polytechnic, but started recording upon his move back to his native London, UK. The songs of his early career (under the pseudonym) all feature synthesizers plus, sometimes, machine sounds like that of an electric razor or an electric drill. Almost all of his songs create a dark, mystical atmosphere, with Gadge… read more
Fad Gadget was the pseudonym used by British musician, synthesizer pioneer, and performance artist Frank Tovey - an influential electronic music/New Wave artist throughout his career- from … read more
Fad Gadget was the pseudonym used by British musician, synthesizer pioneer, and performance artist Frank Tovey - an influential electronic music/New Wave artist throughout his career- from 1979 until 1984. Tovey began his musical caree… read more