B.F.G. – The Complete

The Complete Compilation 86/89 is a comprehensive retrospective album by the British post-punk and gothic rock band B.F.G., capturing the dark, atmospheric energy of the late 1980s alternative underground scene. Released digitally through Attica Records and available on major platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp, the 13-track collection gathers the band's most influential early singles, EPs, and rare mixes produced between 1986 and 1989. The album features their signature brooding vocals, driving basslines, and swirling guitars, epitomised by fan-favourite underground anthems such as "Amelia", "Western Sky", and multiple versions of "Paris".
Beyond serving as a digital archive, the compilation holds significant historical value for collectors and enthusiasts of the UK darkwave and post-punk movements. Original physical pressings of B.F.G.'s discography remain highly sought after on marketplaces like Discogs, making this definitive compilation an accessible entry point for modern listeners exploring the era's gothic subculture. By anchoring these rare tracks in one place, the release cements B.F.G.'s legacy alongside their 1980s contemporaries, preserving a distinct chapter of British independent music.

B.F.G. - Fathoms

Following tours with The Cult, New Order, and appearances at the Montreux Rock Festival as drummer with various bands and artists including Factory Records band Lavolta Lakota, Mike Simii left the drum stool behind to form B.F.G. in Summer 1985 with long term counterpart Keith Lambert. The bands direction was set when Pete Hook, Joy Division’s and New Order bassist, lent the fledgling B.F.G. the original Oberheim DBX drum machine responsible for probably one of the most recognisable kick drums intros of all time……. Blue Monday.

It was at that point the bands manifesto became clear.  Merge electronic dance beats, driving bass lines and heavy staccato guitar, a combination and sound that would eventually find mainstream success via the output of Chicago label ‘Wax Trax’ and Nine Inch Nails under the guise of ‘Industrial Music’. The final addition to the original B.F.G. sound was vocalist B.J. Williams. Upon hearing the early demo of Paris / Amelia, Pete Hook invited B.F.G. to support New Order on tour, bringing the band immediately to a wider audience.

After the release of Paris and early gigs, Mike moved back to drums and Steve Craig replaced B.J. Williams on vocals with Paul Batheram joining on guitar and Joe Cassidy on bass. The new line-up’s first recording was ‘Western Sky’, the last track to be written by the original BFG with lyrics written by Steve. The B.F.G. sound had dramatically altered and was now moving in a much more melodic ‘dark wave’ direction which resulted in the band’s debut album ‘Fathoms’. Numerous European tours followed including appearances in front of 15,000 at the Lorely Stadium alongside Bjork and the Pogues and at the WDR Festival with New Model Army, Dinosaur Jnr. and Wire. Interpol, The Editors, White Lies and even the Killers, all give Fathoms a tip of the titfa.