Raspberry Beret

I Think We're Alone Now

Lucky Star

I'm on Fire

Myra Shay were an English gothic rock band, formed in Leeds in 1983. Bass player and singer Garratt Lang met Dilara Stone (born 1962, Oldham) while studying Medieval History at Leeds University. They became friends through their shared interest in the city’s burgeoning goth scene. After writing a handful of songs as a duo, Lang and Stone recruited guitarists James Belgrove (born 1962, Stevenage) and Deg Taylor (born 1963, Uttoxeter). They soon gained a local underground following through their renowned live performances at goth nights such as the Coven Club and Carpe Noctum. By the time they started recording their first and only release, These Lifeless Things E.P. in 1984, Belgrove had left to form Real Horrorshow and Taylor had started work as a trainee chartered surveyor. Lang died tragically in 1986 of accidental epidermal suffocation. He was 27.

Only a hundred copies of These Lifeless Things were pressed and those that survive are much sought after. It’s thought that Lang’s decision to only record covers led to the guitarists’ departure from the band. The sleeve, designed by Lang is thought to feature Morgaine Welkin, a friend of the band. The sleeve notes read as follows:

These Lifeless Things E.P.

Raspberry Beret
I Think We're Alone Now
Lucky Star
I'm on Fire

Drums: Morella Seilenz
Bass and vocals: Garratt Lang
Backing vocals: Dilara Stone

Recorded at Bric-a-brac Studios, Wakefield 
November 1984
Engineering and piano by Lee Bateman
Cover design by Garratt Lang

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