5 Facts About Haircut 100's Pelican West

Peaked at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart. The album reached the second spot and went platinum, a strong debut.

“Love Plus One” was the band’s biggest hit. This single drove much of the album’s success and remains their most recognized song.

It was the band’s debut album. Pelican West was Haircut 100’s first and only studio album, released in 1982.

The album defined the new wave and sophisti-pop sound. Its blend of jazz-influenced pop and upbeat rhythms captured the early 1980s British music scene.

The band disbanded shortly after. Despite the album’s success, Haircut 100 split in 1983, leaving Pelican West as their sole legacy.