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The Chemistry Set
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The Chemistry Set is a cult London psychedelic band. Composed of veterans of the late 80s neo-psychedelic boom, the group received regular airplay on John Peel’s show. After a number of small-label releases in the 80s and early 90s, the band went on extended hiatus, reappearing in 2008 and continuing activity to the present. Not to be confused with several other bands of the same name.
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http://thechemistryset.bandcamp.com
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Astralasia — A Different Kettle of Fish Astralasia — A Different Kettle of Fish
(Fruits de Mer strange fish fifteen, 2019, 2LP)
The Chemistry Set — Firefly The Chemistry Set — Firefly
(Fruits de Mer winkle 34, 2018, 7")
Various Artists — Goldfish Various Artists — Goldfish
(Fruits de Mer crustacean 84 & 85, 2018, 3LP+7")
Dave Thompson — The Incomplete Angler - 10 Years of Fruits de Mer Records Dave Thompson — The Incomplete Angler - 10 Years of Fruits de Mer Records
(Dave Thompson Books, 2018, TPB)
The Chemistry Set — Lovely Cuppa Tea The Chemistry Set — Lovely Cuppa Tea
(Fruits de Mer Winkle 30, 2017, 7")
The Chemistry Set — The Endless More and More The Chemistry Set — The Endless More and More
(Fruits de Mer Winkle 21, 2016, LP)
Various Artists — 7 and 7 Is Various Artists — 7 and 7 Is
(Fruits de Mer Crustacean 51 to 57, 2014, 7x7")
The Chemistry Set — Elapsed Memories The Chemistry Set — Elapsed Memories
(Fruits de Mer Winkle 18, 2014, 7")
Various Artists — A Momentary Lapse of Vinyl Various Artists — A Momentary Lapse of Vinyl
(Fruits de Mer crustacean 60, 2014, 2CD)
Various Artists — Plankton Various Artists — Plankton
(Fruits de Mer , 2013/2016, CD)
The Chemistry Set — This Day Will Never Happen Again The Chemistry Set — This Day Will Never Happen Again
((Not on label) no#, 2011, CD)

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