The Soup Dragons

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Hailing from Bellshill, Scotland, the Soup Dragons evolved their alternative-rock sound throughout the mid-1980s and early-'90s, experimenting with everything from punk-pop to Manchester-influenced dance music during their decade-long run. The group was formed in 1985 by frontman Sean Dickson, guitarist Ian Whitehall (who was later replaced by Jim McCulloch), bassist Sushil K. Dade, and drummer Ross A. Sinclair. Signed by the British indie label Subway Organization in 1986, the Soup Dragons climbed to Number 2 on the UK Independent Chart with their second single, "Whole Wide World." The band partnered with Sire Records for their 1988 debut, This Is Our Art, which peaked at Number 60 on the UK charts and sent its lead single, "Can't Take No More," to the top of the UK Independent Chart. Paul Quinn replaced Sinclair after This Is Our Art's release, and the reshuffled lineup returned in 1990 with Lovegod. A Top 10 hit in the UK, Loved also charted at Number 88 in America and Number 27 in New Zealand. The album's success was driven in part by the band's reggae-inspired cover of the Rolling Stones song "I'm Free," which peaked at Number 5 on the UK Singles Chart and Number 2 on the US Modern Rock Tracks. 1992's Hotwired found the Soup Dragons not only experimenting with alternative dance music, but also earning a Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Divine Thing." The group then broke up following the release of 1994's Hydroponic, with all four members pursuing different musical projects following the split.

Top tracks

01	I'm Free (Remastered)	The Soup Dragons	Lovegod (Deluxe / Remastered)			03:55
	Writer: Mick Jagger - Keith Richards / Composers: Mick Jagger - Keith Richards
01	I'm Free (Yam Who? & Alan Dixon Remix)	The Soup Dragons	Take It to Church			07:23
	Writer: The Soup Dragons / Composers: RR - The Soup Dragons
01	Divine Thing	The Soup Dragons	20 Golden Greats			03:51
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
02	I'm Free	The Soup Dragons	20 Golden Greats			03:33
	Writer: Mick Jagger - Keith Richards / Composers: Mick Jagger - Keith Richards
04	What You Want	The Soup Dragons	20 Golden Greats			02:48
	Writer: Sean Dickson - Jim McCulloch / Composers: Sean Dickson - Jim McCulloch
22	I'm Free (12" Extended Mix / Remastered)	The Soup Dragons	Lovegod (Deluxe / Remastered)			08:04
	Writer: Mick Jagger - Keith Richards / Composers: Mick Jagger - Keith Richards
06	Mother Universe	The Soup Dragons	20 Golden Greats			04:01
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
03	Pleasure	The Soup Dragons	20 Golden Greats			03:54
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
04	Soft as Your Face	The Soup Dragons	80s Indie			03:39
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
01	I'm Free (Yam Who? & Alan Dixon Remix)	The Soup Dragons	I'm Free			06:22
	Writer: The Soup Dragons / Composers: The Soup Dragons
02	Mother Universe (Remastered)	The Soup Dragons	Lovegod (Deluxe / Remastered)			03:42
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
11	Beauty Freak (Remastered)	The Soup Dragons	Lovegod (Deluxe / Remastered)			03:05
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
05	Pleasantly Surprised	The Soup Dragons	Hang-Ten!			02:09
	Writer: Sean Dickson
15	I'm Free (Terry Farley Boy's Own Remix / Remastered)	The Soup Dragons	Lovegod (Deluxe / Remastered)			05:31
	Writer: Mick Jagger - Keith Richards / Composers: Mick Jagger - Keith Richards
06	Lovegod (Remastered)	The Soup Dragons	Lovegod (Deluxe / Remastered)			03:36
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
10	Rest In Peace	The Soup Dragons	20 Golden Greats			04:38
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
03	Backwards Dog (Remastered)	The Soup Dragons	Lovegod (Deluxe / Remastered)			02:17
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
08	Sweetmeat (Remastered)	The Soup Dragons	Lovegod (Deluxe / Remastered)			04:20
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
12	Lovegod (Dub / Remastered)	The Soup Dragons	Lovegod (Deluxe / Remastered)			04:17
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
05	Drive The Pain (Remastered)	The Soup Dragons	Lovegod (Deluxe / Remastered)			02:20
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
05	Forever Yesterday	The Soup Dragons	20 Golden Greats			04:49
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
13	Crotch Deep Trash (Remastered)	The Soup Dragons	Lovegod (Deluxe / Remastered)			02:54
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
11	Motherfunker Meets Innersphere Downtown	The Soup Dragons	20 Golden Greats			05:53
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
09	Kiss The Gun (Remastered)	The Soup Dragons	Lovegod (Deluxe / Remastered)			02:30
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
09	Contact High	The Soup Dragons	20 Golden Greats			03:43
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
07	4 Way Brain	The Soup Dragons	20 Golden Greats			02:36
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson

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Discography

Albums

Raw TV Products (Singles & Rarities 1985-88)

2022 Raw TV Products / LNFG: 25-11-2022

Raw TV Products (Singles & Rarities 1985-88)

01	Quite Content	The Soup Dragons	Raw TV Products (Singles & Rarities 1985-88)			02:40
	Composers: Sean Dickson
02	Whole Wide World	The Soup Dragons	Raw TV Products (Singles & Rarities 1985-88)			01:48
	Composers: Sean Dickson
03	Hang-Ten !	The Soup Dragons	Raw TV Products (Singles & Rarities 1985-88)			02:19
	Composers: Sean Dickson
04	Head Gone Astray	The Soup Dragons	Raw TV Products (Singles & Rarities 1985-88)			02:39
	Composers: Sean Dickson
05	Can't Take No More	The Soup Dragons	Raw TV Products (Singles & Rarities 1985-88)			03:11
	Composers: Sean Dickson
06	Soft As Your Face	The Soup Dragons	Raw TV Products (Singles & Rarities 1985-88)			03:31
	Composers: Sean Dickson
07	The Majestic Head	The Soup Dragons	Raw TV Products (Singles & Rarities 1985-88)			03:16
	Composers: Sean Dickson

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20 Golden Greats

This Compilation ℗ 2012 Mercury Records Limited: 01-01-2012

20 Golden Greats

01	Divine Thing	The Soup Dragons	20 Golden Greats			03:51
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
02	I'm Free	The Soup Dragons	20 Golden Greats			03:33
	Writer: Mick Jagger - Keith Richards / Composers: Mick Jagger - Keith Richards
03	Pleasure	The Soup Dragons	20 Golden Greats			03:54
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
04	What You Want	The Soup Dragons	20 Golden Greats			02:48
	Writer: Sean Dickson - Jim McCulloch / Composers: Sean Dickson - Jim McCulloch
05	Forever Yesterday	The Soup Dragons	20 Golden Greats			04:49
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
06	Mother Universe	The Soup Dragons	20 Golden Greats			04:01
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
07	4 Way Brain	The Soup Dragons	20 Golden Greats			02:36
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson

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Hotwired (Deluxe / Remastered)

℗ 2015 Mercury Records Limited: 01-01-1992

Hotwired (Deluxe / Remastered)

01	Pleasure (Remastered)	The Soup Dragons	Hotwired (Deluxe / Remastered)			03:54
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
02	Divine Thing (Remastered)	The Soup Dragons	Hotwired (Deluxe / Remastered)			03:52
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
03	Running Wild (Remastered)	The Soup Dragons	Hotwired (Deluxe / Remastered)			04:03
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
04	Getting Down (Remastered)	The Soup Dragons	Hotwired (Deluxe / Remastered)			04:11
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
05	Forever Yesterday (Remastered)	The Soup Dragons	Hotwired (Deluxe / Remastered)			04:48
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
06	No More Understanding (Remastered)	The Soup Dragons	Hotwired (Deluxe / Remastered)			04:58
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
07	Dream On (Solid Gone) (Remastered)	The Soup Dragons	Hotwired (Deluxe / Remastered)			03:59
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson

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Lovegod (Deluxe / Remastered)

℗ 2015 Mercury Records Limited: 01-01-1990

Lovegod (Deluxe / Remastered)

01	I'm Free (Remastered)	The Soup Dragons	Lovegod (Deluxe / Remastered)			03:55
	Writer: Mick Jagger - Keith Richards / Composers: Mick Jagger - Keith Richards
02	Mother Universe (Remastered)	The Soup Dragons	Lovegod (Deluxe / Remastered)			03:42
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
03	Backwards Dog (Remastered)	The Soup Dragons	Lovegod (Deluxe / Remastered)			02:17
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
04	Softly (Remastered)	The Soup Dragons	Lovegod (Deluxe / Remastered)			03:05
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
05	Drive The Pain (Remastered)	The Soup Dragons	Lovegod (Deluxe / Remastered)			02:20
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
06	Lovegod (Remastered)	The Soup Dragons	Lovegod (Deluxe / Remastered)			03:36
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
07	Dream-E-Forever (Remastered)	The Soup Dragons	Lovegod (Deluxe / Remastered)			02:22
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson

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This Is Our Art

℗ 1988 Sire Records. Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company.: 01-01-1988

This Is Our Art

01	Kingdom Chairs	The Soup Dragons	This Is Our Art			05:20
	Writer: Dickson
02	Great Empty Space	The Soup Dragons	This Is Our Art			03:00
	Writer: Dickson
03	The Majestic Head?	The Soup Dragons	This Is Our Art			03:34
	Writer: Dickson
04	Turning Stone	The Soup Dragons	This Is Our Art			02:47
	Writer: Dickson
05	Vacate My Space	The Soup Dragons	This Is Our Art			03:39
	Writer: Dickson
06	On Overhead Walkways	The Soup Dragons	This Is Our Art			02:25
	Writer: Dickson
07	Passion Protein	The Soup Dragons	This Is Our Art			05:22
	Writer: Dickson

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Hang-Ten!

℗ 1987 Sire Records. Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company.: 01-01-1987

Hang-Ten!

01	Hang Ten!	The Soup Dragons	Hang-Ten!			02:16
	Writer: Sean Dickson
02	Just Mind Your Step Girl	The Soup Dragons	Hang-Ten!			01:47
	Writer: Sean Dickson
03	Slow Things Down	The Soup Dragons	Hang-Ten!			02:00
	Writer: Sean Dickson
04	Man About Town with Chairs	The Soup Dragons	Hang-Ten!			01:51
	Writer: Sushil Dade
05	Pleasantly Surprised	The Soup Dragons	Hang-Ten!			02:09
	Writer: Sean Dickson
06	Whole Wide World	The Soup Dragons	Hang-Ten!			01:45
	Writer: Sean Dickson
07	I Know Everything	The Soup Dragons	Hang-Ten!			01:53
	Writer: Sean Dickson

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EPs

Janice Long session 30.06.87 (BBC session)

2022 BBC: 03-10-2205

Janice Long session 30.06.87 (BBC session)

01	Can't Take No More (BBC session)	The Soup Dragons	Janice Long session 30.06.87 (BBC session)			02:29
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
02	Kingdom Chairs (BBC session)	The Soup Dragons	Janice Long session 30.06.87 (BBC session)			03:28
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
03	Cow Nest (BBC session)	The Soup Dragons	Janice Long session 30.06.87 (BBC session)			02:09
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
04	Turning Stone (BBC session)	The Soup Dragons	Janice Long session 30.06.87 (BBC session)			02:50
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson

John Peel session 24.02.86 (BBC session)

2022 BBC: 03-10-2025

John Peel session 24.02.86 (BBC session)

01	Too Shy To Say (BBC session)	The Soup Dragons	John Peel session 24.02.86 (BBC session)			02:34
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
02	Whole Wide World (BBC session)	The Soup Dragons	John Peel session 24.02.86 (BBC session)			01:42
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
03	Learning To Fall (BBC session)	The Soup Dragons	John Peel session 24.02.86 (BBC session)			02:50
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
04	Just Mind Your Step Girl (BBC session)	The Soup Dragons	John Peel session 24.02.86 (BBC session)			01:53
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson

Janice Long session 01.09.86 (BBC session)

2022 BBC: 03-10-2025

Janice Long session 01.09.86 (BBC session)

01	Slow Things Down (BBC session)	The Soup Dragons	Janice Long session 01.09.86 (BBC session)			02:26
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
02	Make My Day (BBC session)	The Soup Dragons	Janice Long session 01.09.86 (BBC session)			02:04
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
03	Lindy's Realised (BBC session)	The Soup Dragons	Janice Long session 01.09.86 (BBC session)			02:27
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson
04	The Same Old Story (BBC session)	The Soup Dragons	Janice Long session 01.09.86 (BBC session)			02:33
	Writer: Sean Dickson / Composers: Sean Dickson

Love Is Love E.P.

2023 Raw TV Products / LNFG: 05-09-2023

Love Is Love E.P.

01	Love Is Love	The Soup Dragons	Love Is Love E.P.			02:18
	Composers: Sean Dickson
02	No Music On A Dead Planet (feat. Fred Schneider)	The Soup Dragons	Love Is Love E.P.			02:47
	Composers: Sean Dickson / Sushil K Dade / Jim McCulloch / Ross Sinclair

Singles

I'm Free

℗ 2018 Midnight Riot: 03-09-2018

I'm Free

01	I'm Free (Yam Who? & Alan Dixon Remix)	The Soup Dragons	I'm Free			06:22
	Writer: The Soup Dragons / Composers: The Soup Dragons
02	I'm Free (Riot Allstars Remix)	The Soup Dragons	I'm Free			06:03
	Writer: The Soup Dragons / Composers: The Soup Dragons
03	I'm Free (Hifi Sean Sunset Dub)	The Soup Dragons	I'm Free			08:44
	Writer: The Soup Dragons / Composers: The Soup Dragons

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Best of British 80's

2023 Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group: 07-12-2023

Best of British 80's

01	Always on My Mind	Pet Shop Boys	Best of British 80's			03:54
	Writer: Johnny Christopher - Mark James - Wayne Thompson / Composers: Johnny Christopher - Mark James - Wayne Thompson
02	True	Spandau Ballet	Best of British 80's			05:28
	Writer: Gary Kemp / Composers: Gary Kemp
03	Hungry like the Wolf (2009 Remaster)	Duran Duran	Best of British 80's			03:40
	Writer: Andy Taylor - John Taylor - Nick Rhodes - Roger Taylor - Simon Le Bon / Composers: Andy Taylor - John Taylor - Nick Rhodes - Roger Taylor - Simon Le Bon
04	Owner of a Lonely Heart	Yes	Best of British 80's			04:27
	Writer: Chris Squire - Jon Anderson - Trevor Horn - Trevor Rabin / Composers: Chris Squire - Jon Anderson - Trevor Horn - Trevor Rabin
05	Holding Back the Years	Simply Red	Best of British 80's			04:29
	Writer: Mick Hucknall - Neil Moss / Composers: Mick Hucknall - Neil Moss
06	This Charming Man (2011 Remaster)	The Smiths	Best of British 80's			02:42
	Writer: Johnny Marr - Morrissey / Composers: Johnny Marr - Morrissey
07	Love Changes (Everything)	Climie Fisher	Best of British 80's			04:28
	Writer: Dennis Morgan - Rob Fisher - Simon Climie / Composers: Dennis Morgan - Rob Fisher - Simon Climie

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Éxitos Remember: Mi Cinta De Rock

℗ 2026 UMG Recordings, Inc.: 10-04-2026

Éxitos Remember: Mi Cinta De Rock

01	Start Me Up (Remastered 2009)	The Rolling Stones	Éxitos Remember: Mi Cinta De Rock			03:31
	Writer: Mick Jagger - Keith Richards / Composers: Mick Jagger - Keith Richards
02	The Passenger	Iggy Pop	Éxitos Remember: Mi Cinta De Rock			04:39
	Writer: Iggy Pop - Rick Gardner / Composers: Iggy Pop - Rick Gardner
03	Preparado Para El Rock And Roll	Alarma	Éxitos Remember: Mi Cinta De Rock			03:23
	Writer: M. Tena / Composers: M. Tena
04	Buddy Holly	Weezer	Éxitos Remember: Mi Cinta De Rock			02:39
	Writer: Rivers Cuomo / Composers: Rivers Cuomo
05	Rock And Roll All Nite	Kiss	Éxitos Remember: Mi Cinta De Rock			02:47
	Writer: Paul Stanley - Gene Simmons / Composers: Paul Stanley - Gene Simmons
06	Emborracharme	Lori Meyers	Éxitos Remember: Mi Cinta De Rock			03:31
	Writer: Antonio Lopez Garcia / Composers: Alejandro Mendez Podadera - Alfredo Nuñez Aguilera - Antonio Lopez Garcia
07	Symphony Of Destruction	Megadeth	Éxitos Remember: Mi Cinta De Rock			04:06
	Writer: Dave Mustaine / Composers: Dave Mustaine

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1990 Best of by uDiscover

℗ 2023 UMG Recordings, Inc.: 05-07-2023

1990 Best of by uDiscover

01	Wicked Game	Chris Isaak	1990 Best of by uDiscover			04:46
	Writer: Chris Isaak / Composers: Chris Isaak
02	U Can't Touch This	MC Hammer	1990 Best of by uDiscover			04:16
	Writer: M.C. Hammer - Alonzo Miller - Rick James / Composers: M.C. Hammer - Alonzo Miller - Rick James
03	Tom's Diner (7" Version)	DNA	1990 Best of by uDiscover			03:49
	Writer: Suzanne Vega / Composers: Suzanne Vega
04	Kingston Town	UB40	1990 Best of by uDiscover			03:46
	Writer: Kenrick Randolph Patrick / Composers: Kenrick Randolph Patrick
05	Hold On	Wilson Phillips	1990 Best of by uDiscover			04:25
	Writer: Glen Ballard - Carnie Wilson - Chynna Phillips / Composers: Glen Ballard - Carnie Wilson - Chynna Phillips
06	Pump Up The Jam (Edit)	Technotronic	1990 Best of by uDiscover			03:36
	Writer: Manuela Kamosi - Thomas de Quincey / Composers: Manuela Kamosi - Thomas de Quincey
07	No Vaseline	Ice Cube	1990 Best of by uDiscover			05:10
	Composers: Ice Cube - Anthony D. Wheaton

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Éxitos Remember: Mi Cinta De Pop

℗ 2025 UMG Recordings, Inc.: 18-04-2025

Éxitos Remember: Mi Cinta De Pop

01	Walking On Sunshine	Katrina & The Waves	Éxitos Remember: Mi Cinta De Pop			03:58
	Writer: Kimberley Rew / Composers: Kimberley Rew
02	Desesperada	Marta Sánchez	Éxitos Remember: Mi Cinta De Pop			03:46
	Writer: Carlos Toro Montoro - STEVE SINGER - Austin Roberts / Composers: Carlos Toro Montoro - STEVE SINGER - Austin Roberts
03	A Dios Le Pido	Juanes	Éxitos Remember: Mi Cinta De Pop			03:25
	Writer: Juan Esteban Aristizabal / Composers: Juan Esteban Aristizabal
04	Lay Your Hands On Me	Bon Jovi	Éxitos Remember: Mi Cinta De Pop			05:59
	Writer: Jon Bon Jovi - Richie Sambora / Composers: Jon Bon Jovi - Richie Sambora
05	Dreams	Gabrielle	Éxitos Remember: Mi Cinta De Pop			03:44
	Writer: Tim Laws - Louisa Gabriella Bobb / Composers: Tim Laws - Louisa Gabriella Bobb
06	I Touch Myself	Divinyls	Éxitos Remember: Mi Cinta De Pop			03:47
	Writer: Tom Kelly - Christina Amphlett - McEntee - William E. Steinberg / Composers: Tom Kelly - Christina Amphlett - McEntee - William E. Steinberg
07	I'm Free	The Soup Dragons	Éxitos Remember: Mi Cinta De Pop			03:33
	Writer: Mick Jagger - Keith Richards / Composers: Mick Jagger - Keith Richards

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