Blueprints For A Blackout released

During this period, the Ex consisted of five band members: G.W. Sok , Terrie (guitar), Sabien (drums), nl:Luc Ex (bass), and Joke (bass). Band members did not use surnames, often adopting “Ex” as their last name. This line-up released the double album Blueprints For A Blackout in March 1984. This album included more improvisation, and new musical instruments were used, including violin , oboe , marimba , and oil barrels . Later the same year the band changed drummers: Sabien was replaced by Kat on drums. Throughout the year, the Ex organised a benefit tour in the Netherlands together with Morzelpronk, Zowiso, and agitprop poet Nico van Apeldoorn. The Ex also toured Switzerland together with the Dutch punk band Svätsox .