It was the result of the Punk Explosion with it‘s DIY- and Independent-Attitude. And also Synthesizers getting cheaper and affordable in the End of the 70s.
Man, this makes me want to learn how to do the robot. Once I do, this shit is on endless repeat while my bald and bearded ass robos around the room for hours irritating the shit out of my kids.
My god, this brings back memories! I saw them somewhere early 80s on a tour with 2 other bands; Tent and Sammie America's Mam. I had an album back then but haven't heard it since the lat 80s. Anyone know if any of their recordings made it onto CD?