From Wikipedia:

“The Suburbs were formed in the western suburbs of Minneapolis in 1977 following introductions by Chris Osgood of the Suicide Commandos. Following live performances they released “The Suburbs” on the Twin/Tone label (the label’s first release) in early 1978. The record was a nine-song 7-inch red vinyl EP. The band also had two songs, “Urban Guerrillas” and “Ailerons O.K.,” included on the compilation “Big Hits of Mid-America, Volume Three.” Band guitarist Bruce C. Allen did the art direction for the compilation.  The band’s popularity increased during the early to mid-1980s, and during this time their new wave dance sound, eclectic lyrics, and stage presence gained a following that broke out of the Midwest and reached both coasts. In 1980 Twin/Tone released their first full length LP, “In Combo.” The single “World War III” (and its B-side, “Change Agent,”) showed development of the band’s songwriting abilities and improved sound. A year later, they released the double album “Credit In Heaven” which added elements of jazz, funk, and disco to the mix. The single “Music for Boys” was taken from the record and became a radio hit. In 1982, the band released a 12-inch single “Waiting,” which frequently found its way onto dance club playlists. An EP “Dream Hog” followed on Twin/Tone, featuring three new songs and a remix of “Waiting” on the B-side, all produced by Steven Greenberg of Funkytown and Lipps Inc fame. Greenberg then brought the Suburbs to the attention of Mercury Records, which added them to their roster in 1983. Mercury started by re-issuing “Dream Hog.” By this time the band’s live performances were muscular and funky, attracting rabid fans and keeping the band busy as an opening act for the likes of Iggy Pop and the B-52’s, as well as headliners in their own right. In 1983 Polygram released “Love is the Law,” a harder-rocking album that included a horn section and some of their most off-beat lyrics, also produced by Steven Greenberg. In 1986 the Suburbs signed with A&M Records and released “The Suburbs,” produced by Prince’s Revolution drummer Bobby Z. (Robert Rivkin). Frustrated by a lack of radio play and abandoned by the major labels, the band broke up in 1987.”