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The Men They Couldn't Hang were a British folk punk and post-punk band, active in the 1980s and 1990s. The band was comprised of Steve Adams, Piet Chippendall, Phil Babb, and Simon Haworth, and was originally formed in 1984 in London. They released four studio albums, with their debut release, Night of a Thousand Candles, receiving critical acclaim. The Men They Couldn't Hang often focused on political and social issues in their music, and gained particular fame for their melancholic live performances. They also performed live frequently and toured with legendary musicians such as The Pogues and Juliette Lewis. The band remained active in various forms up until 2013, and are remembered as a beloved group in the British punk scene.