Plastics were a short-lived, but highly influential, Japanese New Wave band that recorded between 1979 and 1981. Their sound was similar to The B-52s, but if you grafted a little of The Sugarcubes on for good measure. They often sang in English and did a killer cover of “Last Train to Clarksville.” Talking Head David Byrne was responsible for getting their demo tape to the manager of The B-52s.

They released two American records on Island and both are absolutely delightful (and easy to find cheap on vinyl).
 

“Good”
 

“Diamond Head”
 
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