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Formed in 1968, The Plastic People of the Universe took their name from a Mothers of Invention song and drew heavy influence from Frank Zappa and The Velvet Underground. They became iconic figures in the Prague Underground, a collective of Czech poets, philosophers, and artists deemed a threat by the Communist government. The band faced bans and imprisonment under the oppressive regime, as authorities claimed their music would have a "negative social impact." As a result, they were forced to play secret shows in remote locations. Despite this, their raw DIY sound spread across Europe via tape recordings, released without their knowledge. Their debut album, "Egon Bondy's Happy Hearts Club Banned," was recorded between 1973 and 1974 but wasn't released until 1978, and only in France. The album is a captivating mix of lo-fi experimental rock, blending elements reminiscent of Can, The Fall, and Canterbury psych-folk, featuring Ayler-esque sax solos. This album stands as a testament to their artistic defiance against the stringent political environment they endured.
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