World Domination Enterprises

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World Domination Enterprises
Origin London, United Kingdom
Genres Noise rock
Post-punk
Experimental
Years active 1984–1989
Labels Karbon
Product Inc (Mute Records)
Immaculate Records
Past members
Keith Dobson
Steve Jameson
Digger Metters
Simon Doling

World Domination Enterprises were an English indie rock band, who were active in the 1980s. The band mixed elements of indie rock, post-hardcore (a la Big Black and Naked Raygun), and dub.

World Domination Enterprises' sound was defined by their atonal guitar. They were best known for their cover version of LL Cool Js "I Can't Live Without My Radio", and early single "Asbestos Lead Asbestos", which was first performed by singer/guitarist Keith Dobson's defunct band The 012.[1][2]

The band was linked with the Mutoid Waste Company, and played at many of their events, as well as CND benefits.[3]

Much of the back catalogue was complied on the 2009 reissue of the Let's Play Domination album.[4]

[edit] Selected discography

Chart placings shown are from the UK Indie Chart.[5]

[edit] Albums

  • Let's Play Domination (1988)
  • Love From Lead City (1989)

[edit] Singles

  • "Asbestos Lead Asbestos" (1985)
  • "Catalogue Clothes" (1986) (#24)
  • "Hotsy Girl" (1987) (#15)
  • "I Can't Live Without My Radio" (1988) (#8)
  • "The Company News" (1989)

[edit] References

  1. ^ The Rough Guide to WDE at mywire.com Retrieved on 2007-06-18
  2. ^ WDE at TrouserPress Retrieved on 2007-06-18
  3. ^ Biography/Discography Retrieved on 2007-06-18
  4. ^ reissue at Freelove Records Retrieved on 2009-04-09
  5. ^ Lazell, Barry (1997). Indie Hits 1980-1999. Cherry Red Books. ISBN 0-9517206-9-4. 

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