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Silkeborg, Denmark (2007 – present)
Alphabeat is a pop band from Silkeborg, Denmark signed to Polydor. The band were previously named Sodastar but this was changed to avoid confusion with a German band.
Their Danish debut single Fascination was a major hit in Denmark during the summer of 2007. A second single 10,000 Nights saw equal success, just like their eponymous debut album that went platinum in Denmark.
Their sound is mainly retro 80s melodic pop, taking inspiration amongst others from Deacon Blue and Prefab Sprout, with distinctive overlay of male and female harmonies.
Their native success attracted the attention of several major labels from larger markets abroad, and Alphabeat were eventually signed to EMI’s Charisma Records label in the United Kingdom. Their British debut single, Fantastic 6, was released on 26 November 2007. Several popular British publications have praised Alphabeat including NME, The Sun, The Observer Music Monthly, Digital Spy and Popjustice.
The band was offered to play as a warm-up for the Spice Girls during their reunion world tour 2007-8, but declined the offer, feeling that it would be “too weird” to suddenly play in front of a very large audience unfamiliar with the band’s music.
On 2 March 2008, the song Fascination reached number 23 in the UK Singles Chart on download sales alone, and on 9 March 2008, following its physical CD release, it climbed to number seven, the following week it rose to number six.
Their Danish debut single Fascination was a major hit in Denmark during the summer of 2007. A second single 10,000 Nights saw equal success, just like their eponymous debut album that went platinum in Denmark.
Their sound is mainly retro 80s melodic pop, taking inspiration amongst others from Deacon Blue and Prefab Sprout, with distinctive overlay of male and female harmonies.
Their native success attracted the attention of several major labels from larger markets abroad, and Alphabeat were eventually signed to EMI’s Charisma Records label in the United Kingdom. Their British debut single, Fantastic 6, was released on 26 November 2007. Several popular British publications have praised Alphabeat including NME, The Sun, The Observer Music Monthly, Digital Spy and Popjustice.
The band was offered to play as a warm-up for the Spice Girls during their reunion world tour 2007-8, but declined the offer, feeling that it would be “too weird” to suddenly play in front of a very large audience unfamiliar with the band’s music.
On 2 March 2008, the song Fascination reached number 23 in the UK Singles Chart on download sales alone, and on 9 March 2008, following its physical CD release, it climbed to number seven, the following week it rose to number six.
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aleph_mm wrote:
great new album.
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wishing_well wrote:
I'm pretty sure this is the happiest music I've ever heard :D
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ELYDI wrote:
new album is amaaaaaazing
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KevMev wrote:
Yes, they are to 80% gay, just not sure about Troels... <3 but what counts is the music!
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darkenlight wrote:
Ι bet most of them are gay but that makes them even more fascinating thinking of their style!
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electricnet wrote:
@ativke: Yes, I'm from Denmark, and you're absolutely right—living here is like living in the nineties. Not a single person knows what an iPod is. :'(
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ImSoStarstruck wrote:
They're supporting Lady GaGa on her UK tour! =D
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DNAngel1 wrote:
DJ!
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ativke wrote:
They're not gay, they're just from Denmark, which is such a safe and sterile environment that their current culture is like mid-90s era Nickelodeon
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emapia wrote:
not that it's gonna have any impact in my life , but are those guys gay ? they are soo happy all the time!
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recept_urka wrote:
soooo different! but they're still great! :)
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Maaikeofcourse wrote:
I'm not sure if I really like their 'new 90s style'. I think I liked their 80s style better. But anyway, they're alphabeat. They are always good. ♥
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vojtisss wrote:
Heart Failure is a good track.
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Funkster wrote:
Super Furries, Post War Years, Bunnymen & pics as the lights go down on Dubai Sound City 2009: http://bit.ly/11rbX
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Endit wrote:
bump Here is the CORRECT TRACK LISTING since I know you all want it: 1. the spell / 2. the beat is / 3. dj / 4. hole in my heart / 5. chess / 6. heart failure / 7. heatwave / 8. always up with you / 9. q&a / 10. the right thing. matched the song titles based on lyrics.
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laetiprasanti wrote:
loveloveloveee :D
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youmightfall wrote:
There is definitely auto-tune on the new album. For example: Anders SG in The Beat Is, and there are occasional words in the song where Stine uses it too "ride, let's turn it up now." I don't think they need it - both of them have great voices. But I understand that it's the sound that they're going for, so I'll deal with it. It's growing on me as I type.
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historique wrote:
I wish I could afford to import their album from Denmark. I guess I have to wait until the UK street date. :'(
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ativke wrote:
How dare you accuse Stine of auto-tuning. I should fight you to the death.
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vosorz wrote:
new album is amaaaaaazing! :) [2]
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