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Psychedelic Furs Bring Nostalgia, Rebirth

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The Psychedelic Furs: Still making music that's fun, sexy, and a bit dangerous.

October opened with a one-two punch as the dreamy double bill of the Psychedelic Furs and The Jesus and Mary Chain turned College Street Music Hall into a post-punk version of heaven. 

The two lyrically and sonically charged bands have more than their legendary status in common: both were started by and continue to be anchored by brothers, both have been making music for over 40 years, and both have a unique sound that has been highly influential but can never be confused with anyone else.

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