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The Resume

    (1983- )
    Formed in London, England
    Members include:
    Jimmy Somerville - Vocals (1983-1985)
    John Foster - (1985-1991)
    Steve Bronski - Keyboards/Percussion
    Larry Steinbacheck - Keyboards/Percussion
    Albums include 'The Age of Consent' (1984), 'Truthdare Doubledare' (1986) and 'Rainbow Nation' (1995)
    Best remembered for their 1984 hit 'Smalltown Boy'

Why they might be annoying:

    Jimmy Somerville's voice is freakishly high-pitched and effeminate.
    Their album 'The Age of Consent' is named in reference to the age of consent for gay sex, with the ages for various nations listed in the liner nots.
    A Donna Summer medley recorded with Marc Almond was branded by one critic as 'the gayest record ever made.'
    Somerville left the group in 1985 to pursue a 'more political' direction.
    Jimmy Somerville is an extreme left-wing political activist.
    After Somerville left the band, they managed another hit with 'Hit That Perfect Beat,' but soon slipped out of the public eye and broke up.
    Their 1995 comeback attempt, 'Rainbow Nation,' flopped.

Why they might not be annoying:

    All of the members are openly gay.
    'Smalltown Boy' was considered groundbreaking at the time, with lyrics and a video depicting a young gay man outcast by his family and neighbors.
    Their lyrics deal frequently with homophobia, anti-gay politics, and other gay issues.
    'Smalltown Boy' is frequently cited as one of the best videos of the 80's and still makes an impact today.

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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 89 Votes: 60.67% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 19 Votes: 63.16% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 8 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 6 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 97 Votes: 76.29% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 68 Votes: 69.12% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 17 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 34 Votes: 73.53% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 74 Votes: 72.97% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 114 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 82 Votes: 64.63% Annoying