The Sound, an English post-punk band formed in South London in 1979, was fronted by Adrian Borland and evolved from his previous band, The Outsiders. Their music, influenced by The Velvet Underground, The Stooges, and Joy Division, garnered critical acclaim but limited commercial success. Their debut album, *Jeopardy* (1980), and its follow-up, *From the Lions Mouth* (1981), are considered post-punk classics. Despite their cult status, The Sound's innovative approach has left a lasting impact on the genre. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sound_%28band%29?utm_source=openai))