The Au Pairs were a post punk group in the style of Gang of Four. Like the former band, they played a stripped down punk/funk hybrid with a focus on politics and social structures; They drew attention particularly due to the novel perspective of their frontwoman, Lesley Woods, an ardent feminist and lesbian. Nonetheless, they are little known outside the realms of post punk fandom.

Discography : 1978-1983

Singles:

You / Domestic Departure - Kerb Crawler (021 Records, OTO 2, 1979)

Diet / It's Obvious (021 Records, OTO 4, 1980)

Inconvenience / Pretty Boys (Human Records, HUM 8, 1981)

Inconvenience / Pretty Boys - Headache For Michelle (remix) (Human Records, HUM 8/12, 1981)

Albums:

Playing With A Different Sex (Human Records, HUMAN 1, 1981)

Send & Sensuality (Kamera Records, KAM 010, 1982)

Live In Berlin (AKA Records, AKA6, taped 1982, released '83)

Original Members:

Lesley Woods - guitar/vocals

Paul Foad - guitar/vocals

Jane Munro - bass

Pete Hammond - drums

See also

• au pair.