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Irish alternative rock band. Covered Sex Pistols and Ramones. Named after a Canadian slasher film. Opened for R.E.M. Covered Dolly Parton. Compared to Hüsker Dü, The Beach Boys, and Pink Floyd. Kevin Shields joined Primal Scream and collaborated with Dinosaur Jr. Recorded for the film Lost in Translation. Influenced by The Cramps and Joy Division. Also influenced by The Jesus and Mary Chain and Sonic Youth. Influenced The Smashing Pumpkins and U2. Rolling Stone Magazine declared album Loveless as one of the greatest albums of all time. Phenomenal in Britain.