Special Affect



Special Affect was a Chicago "punk/glam/new wave" band from the late 1970s until the early 80s. Three of the members of Special Affect became well-known with the Industrial groups Ministry (Al), My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult (Frankie) and Concrete Blonde (Harry).

Members

 * Frankie Nardiello (vocals)
 * Al Jourgensen (guitar)-- replaced Tom "Atomic" Hoffman
 * Marty Sorenson (bass)
 * Harry Rushakoff (drums)

Releases
Mood Music (7") - 1979 Recorded and Mized at Dr. CAW, Engineered by Craig Williams, Produced by Special Affects (sic). Marty Sorenson - bass, Tom Hoffman - guitar, Franke Nardiello - vocals, Harry Rushakoff - drums.
 * Side One:
 * 1) I Know A Girl 4:10
 * 2) Vertigo Feeling 2:28
 * Side Two:
 * 1) Innocense 3:36
 * 2) Dress Me Dolls 2:27

(The Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture) Too Much Soft Living (Album) - June 10, 1981, Produced by Martin E Delaney, Engineered by Larry Milas, Graphics by Jim Tetzlaff, Photos by F. Funn.

Marty Sorenson - bass, Al Jourgensen - guitar, Franke Nardiello - vocals, Harry Rushakoff - drums.

Guest Stars: Minerva - backup vocals, Bill Wood - keyboard on Nuclear Gloom.
 * Side One:
 * 1) Nuclear Gloom 4:00
 * 2) Headache 2:13
 * 3) Blondes on the Run 2:35
 * 4) Nothing Nothing 2:55
 * 5) Too Much Soft Living 3:51
 * Side Two:
 * 1) What Next 2:10
 * 2) Cleancut 2:32
 * 3) Bruiser Boy 3:00
 * 4) Unbreakable 2:37
 * 5) Killjoy Inerference 3:00
 * 6) Let Go 1:54

Notable Shows

 * April 30th, 1980 at Club 950 Lucky Number - grand opening of The Lucky Number at 950 W Wrightwood
 * November 1st, 1980 at Wizards w/ The Imports
 * November 7th, 1980 at Wizards - album release party / source of the live YouTube performances