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Primal Scream
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Primal Scream

Primal Scream is an alternative rock artist formed in 1982. 59 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

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59
Releases
19872026
Active years
1982
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Beautiful Future

2008 · 13 tracks

Singles & EPs

30

Live & compilations

4

Videos

4

Collaborators

1

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About

Primal Scream are a Scottish alternative rock band originally formed in 1982 in Glasgow by Bobby Gillespie (vocals) and Jim Beattie and now based in London. The current lineup consists of Gillespie, Andrew Innes (guitar), Martin Duffy (keyboards), and Darrin Mooney (drums). Barrie Cadogan has toured and recorded with the band since 2006 as a replacement after the departure of guitarist Robert "Throb" Young. The band performed throughout 1982-1984, but their career did not take off until Gillespie left his position as drummer of The Jesus and Mary Chain. The band were a key part of the mid-1980s indie pop scene, but eventually moved away from their more jangly sound, taking on more psychedelic and then garage rock influences, before incorporating a dance music element to their sound. Their 1991 album Screamadelica broke the band into the mainstream. Despite multiple lineup changes, the band has remained commercially successful and continues to tour and record.

Primal Scream in brief

How many Primal Scream releases are on Riffiter?
59 releases are catalogued, spanning 1987 to 2026.
When was Primal Scream formed?
Primal Scream formed in 1982.
What genre is Primal Scream?
Primal Scream is catalogued under Alternative Rock.
What is the most recent Primal Scream release on Riffiter?
Love Insurrection, released in 2026.

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