Opal - Supernova
Just discovered this band today.
"Opal were an American alternative/psychedelic band in the 1980s. They were part of the Paisley Underground musical style.
The group formed in the mid-'80s under the name Clay Allison, featuring guitarist David Roback (previously of Rain Parade), bassist Kendra Smith (from Dream Syndicate) and drummer Keith Mitchell. After one single, they released the remaining Clay Allison tracks under the band's new name, Opal, on the 1984 Fell from the Sun EP. Another EP, Northern Line, followed in 1985.
Happy Nightmare Baby, Opal's first full-length album, was released in 1987. Smith left the group during the Happy Nightmare tour, effectively putting an end to the band. Roback continued with vocalist Hope Sandoval, and in 1989 this band became Mazzy Star. Kendra Smith released a number of solo singles, EPs, and one album before retiring to the woods of northern California.
The song "She's a Diamond" was included in the film Boys Don't Cry but was not included on the CD release of the film soundtrack."
Length: 262
Rating: 5.00 (22 ratings)
Tags: opal mazzy star clay allison david roback kendra smith
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