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London, England (1998 – 2003)
Black Box Recorder are an indie pop/trip-hop group from London, England consisting of Sarah Nixey (vocals), Luke Haines (guitar, vocals) and John Moore (guitar, vocals). They debuted in 1998 with England Made Me, a collection of lyrically sophisticated pop tunes. They followed this up with The Facts of Life, which gave them their first hit with the single of the same name in April 2000. Their third album, Passionoia, was released in 2003. There is also a compilation album, The Worst of Black Box Recorder, a collections of B-sides, cover versions and remixes.
Musically, the group are influenced by trip-hop, ambient music, and French electronic groups such as Air. However the lyrics to these lush and romantic melodies are frequently bleak, ironic or sarcastic: obvious influences are Ray Davies, Morrissey and Pulp. The video for single “The Art of Driving” depicted the band as crash test dummies, and one photo shoot from around that time portrayed them as survivors of a destructive car crash.
Black Box Recorder are Sarah Nixey, Luke Haines (of The Auteurs) and John Moore (formerly of the Jesus And Mary Chain).Though the band are not currently active, they have not officially split.
John Moore and Sarah Nixey married in 2001, have one child together and despite rumours are NOT still married today.
Sarah Nixey released a solo album, Sing, Memory in February 2007.
Luke Haines has released numerous solo albums to critical aclaim. Among these The Oliver Twist Manifesto (2001), Christie Malry’s Own Double Entry (2001), the compilation of Auteurs/solo work, Das Capital (2003) and Off My Rocker At The Art School Bop (2006).
Musically, the group are influenced by trip-hop, ambient music, and French electronic groups such as Air. However the lyrics to these lush and romantic melodies are frequently bleak, ironic or sarcastic: obvious influences are Ray Davies, Morrissey and Pulp. The video for single “The Art of Driving” depicted the band as crash test dummies, and one photo shoot from around that time portrayed them as survivors of a destructive car crash.
Black Box Recorder are Sarah Nixey, Luke Haines (of The Auteurs) and John Moore (formerly of the Jesus And Mary Chain).Though the band are not currently active, they have not officially split.
John Moore and Sarah Nixey married in 2001, have one child together and despite rumours are NOT still married today.
Sarah Nixey released a solo album, Sing, Memory in February 2007.
Luke Haines has released numerous solo albums to critical aclaim. Among these The Oliver Twist Manifesto (2001), Christie Malry’s Own Double Entry (2001), the compilation of Auteurs/solo work, Das Capital (2003) and Off My Rocker At The Art School Bop (2006).
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juansebastianpj wrote:
que el grandes éxitos suyo se llame THE WORST OF..., es algo que viene de la mente irónica de luke haines.
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bonfiexxy wrote:
amazing
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mi_cat_196 wrote:
beautiful voice
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Zar-Unity wrote:
A wonderful band. Found out about them from Sarah Nixey's solo album first which I love as well. Black box sound a little like Saint Etienne (my favorite band) and Club 8.
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jameswen wrote:
she get an amazing vioce!!!
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jameswen wrote:
i love them very much!!!
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me_cotterill wrote:
Hmmm, thought "ride on time" would be higher up the chart
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crab_crab wrote:
:)))
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rixnaxaracav wrote:
this is exactly what i want ..
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lizvelrene wrote:
Wait, I didn't know they got back together? New songs?? And then they broke up again??? Dammit.
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ButterBricks wrote:
This is a prime example of why inner-group relationships fuck everything up for everyone.
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Beat_C wrote:
i thought they had reunited? and already broke up again? damn, i was hoping for another album :-(
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vivian0 wrote:
this is exactly what i want ..
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vanilla_boy1 wrote:
bummed they broke up, though it's good to know that the members are still making music.
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UncleDavenage wrote:
The two new songs were wonderful. Should have recorded a new album instead of splitting up.
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lizvelrene wrote:
Hits the sweet spot along the axis of Depressing and Sexy. Great stuff.
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higeyuki wrote:
:-) Amazing! Will the music carry on forever!
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petitmathilda wrote:
Life is unfair, kill yourself or get over it.
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vidanes wrote:
Farewell... Oh those memories...
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pj_harvey wrote:
goodbye,
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BLACK BOX RECORDER: FINAL STATEMENT
14 Apr 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/blackboxrecorder
On Thursday 6th May 2010, Black Box Recorder go to the
country for the last time. For one day only you can download their
final two recordings.A. 'Keep It In The FamilyA. 'Do You Believe In
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BLACK BOX RECORDER: FINAL STATEMENT
14 Apr 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/Black Box Recorder -
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4 Dec 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/Black Box Recorder
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