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Black Box Recorder
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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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England Made Me
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The Facts of Life
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Passionoia
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Child Psychology
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Girl Singing In The Wreckage
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It's Only The End Of The World
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Kidnapping An Heiress
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The Art of Driving
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Hated Sunday
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New Baby Boom
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Brutality
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Ideal Home
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Wonderful Life
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Swinging
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Hayzi22 wrote:
Black Box Recorder is my favorite.
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christybabe wrote:
Girl Singing In The Wreckage
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johnnykunst wrote:
I wish for a new album. BBR are the best work Haines or Nixey have done.
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retroindiano wrote:
Child Psychology !!! So slow, relax, I don't know ..........
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randomanomaly wrote:
Absolutely awesome.
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tomekzewsi wrote:
kurczę taka niby nijaka kapela a jakoś nie mogę się od niej uwolnić, co jest grane !?, kurczę....
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vigyan wrote:
these are the things !
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lizvelrene wrote:
Sarah Nixey's voice is very sexy. Happy about the new album! :D
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ChiliLady wrote:
thats some good news! :)
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Tetridepp wrote:
>"It has also been confirmed that the band will record a new album in 2009." Awesome. Didn't expect that.
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uforella wrote:
vay be
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LucyCage wrote:
Article about the genius of Luke Haines here: http://misterchristrout.com/posts/2009/08/lets-meet-and-have-baby-now/
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vigyan wrote:
❤
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Lauspaws wrote:
Love.
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thiswayupUK wrote:
Got some tickets for next thurs black box @southbank recorder I need to shift as I can't make it. http://www.gumtree.com/london/50/41799250.html
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tiudinka wrote:
indeed, 'interesting' is the word. at first they do not attract attention, I think you have to get used to their air and after several songs you get it.
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kreltak wrote:
this was an interesting band...
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mickeyglitter wrote:
Words fail me when I try explaining my <3 for BBR.
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Mindjack wrote:
Wow wtf. Why is everyone in here camwhoring.
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daile wrote:
very fun!
News
Live at The Luminaire, London - 18 February 2009
4 Dec 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/Black Box Recorder
Black Box Recorder have kindly agreed to play a headline date at London's Luminaire live music venue, on February 18th 2009. If you intend to attend please dress smartly. …
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4 Dec 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/Black Box Recorder
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