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That Petrol Emotion emerged from London's vibrant post-punk and indie scene in 1984, formed by John O'Neill of The Undertones and guitarist Raymond Gorman, soon joined by Damian O'Neill and Steve Mack on vocals. Known for their raw energy, clever hooks, and inventive arrangements, they carved out a distinct place in the late 80s alternative rock landscape. Here you’ll find a concise bio, discography highlights, and the latest tour information to help you secure your seats with confidence.

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Whether you’re revisiting their classic albums or catching a rare live appearance, That Petrol Emotion offer a window into a pivotal era of UK indie rock. We’ve gathered essential background, notable releases, and current touring status to help you plan your next concert outing. Like having a trusted friend in the business, we’ve got you covered for tickets, venue details, and insider tips.

The essentials

Quick Facts About That Petrol Emotion

  • Formed in 1984 in London by John O'Neill (The Undertones) and Raymond Gorman, later joined by Damian O'Neill, with Steve Mack on vocals; they released five studio albums between 1986 and 1993 and a live album in 2000.
  • Babble (1987) was named one of Rolling Stone's albums of the year and earned an A− from Robert Christgau; Manic Pop Thrill topped the UK indie chart.
  • UK chart peaks include Big Decision (UK #43), Swamp (UK #64), Genius Move (UK #65), Hey Venus (UK #49), Tingle (UK #49), and Sensitize (UK #55); US Modern Rock peak for Hey Venus reached No. 9.
  • Reunion activity occurred in 2008–2010 (Electric Picnic and related dates) and a boxed retrospective, Every Beginning Has a Future, was released in 2022.
  • Current public touring information is sparse; official tour pages list potential future dates but no widely publicized 2025 North American or UK tour is confirmed.

The records

That Petrol Emotion Discography

  • Final Flame (Fire, Detonation And Sublime Chaos) [Live]
    2000 · Sanctuary Records
  • Fireproof
    1993 · Koogat / Rykodisc
  • Chemicrazy
    1990 · Virgin Records
  • End of the Millennium Psychosis Blues
    1988 · Virgin Records
  • Babble
    1987 · Polydor
  • Manic Pop Thrill
    1986 · Demon

The hits

Top That Petrol Emotion Songs

  • Sensitize
    1991 · UK #55
  • Tingle
    1991 · UK #49
  • Hey Venus
    1990 · UK #49; US Modern Rock #9
  • Abandon
    1990 · UK #73
  • Detonate My Dreams
    1993 · —
  • Groove Check
    1989 · UK #95
  • Cellophane
    1988 · UK #98
  • Genius Move
    1987 · UK #65
  • Swamp
    1987 · UK #64
  • Big Decision
    1987 · UK #43; US Dance Club #27
  • It's a Good Thing
    1986 · UK #160
  • V2
    1985 · —

Whether you’re revisiting their classic albums or catching a rare live appearance, That Petrol Emotion offer a window into a pivotal era of UK indie rock. We’ve gathered essential background, notable releases, and current touring status to help you plan your next concert outing. Like having a trusted friend in the business, we’ve got you covered for tickets, venue details, and insider tips.

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