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Based in East London, yet not restricted by the fashion-led regiment of any Shoreditch scene, Black Poets were formed during the spring 2008 by Gerard LeCain (guitar/vocals) and Billy Randall (bass), and later joined by Stephen J Good (lead guitar) and Nenad Kostadinovski (drums).
By avoiding the Joy Division influence so common for leather jacket-clad post-punk bands and instead having more in common with acts such as the Chameleons, Echo and the Bunnymen and the Psychedelic Furs, Black Poets have shown that there are still veins of gold to be found in this melancholic mine. In part this is down to breadth of their inspiration, taking in not only the monotone mood of early eighties Manchester and New York but also the soaring and expansive soundscapes of Kansas post-rockers the Appleseed Cast and the emotive melodrama and intricately interwoven melodies of slowcore Swedish band, Logh.
2009 has seen Black Poets play dates with the likes of Babyshambles, tapetheradio, Jersey Budd and Pulled Apart by Horses and also head out on a three week national UK tour. The band has received positive reviews, prompting respected Scottish music magazine the Skinny to describe Black Poets as sounding both beguiling and prophetic.
Black Poets have proven both fashionable enough to be playlisted by Top Shop and All Saints but to also hold the international appeal needed to win fans not only across the UK but also on mainland Europe. The album “Innocents And Thieves” is available to buy from iTunes internationally.
By avoiding the Joy Division influence so common for leather jacket-clad post-punk bands and instead having more in common with acts such as the Chameleons, Echo and the Bunnymen and the Psychedelic Furs, Black Poets have shown that there are still veins of gold to be found in this melancholic mine. In part this is down to breadth of their inspiration, taking in not only the monotone mood of early eighties Manchester and New York but also the soaring and expansive soundscapes of Kansas post-rockers the Appleseed Cast and the emotive melodrama and intricately interwoven melodies of slowcore Swedish band, Logh.
2009 has seen Black Poets play dates with the likes of Babyshambles, tapetheradio, Jersey Budd and Pulled Apart by Horses and also head out on a three week national UK tour. The band has received positive reviews, prompting respected Scottish music magazine the Skinny to describe Black Poets as sounding both beguiling and prophetic.
Black Poets have proven both fashionable enough to be playlisted by Top Shop and All Saints but to also hold the international appeal needed to win fans not only across the UK but also on mainland Europe. The album “Innocents And Thieves” is available to buy from iTunes internationally.
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| FULL TRACK Point Of Reason (Radio Edit) | 3:44 | Free MP3 |
| FULL TRACK Mistakes (Radio Edit) | 3:30 | Free MP3 |
| FULL TRACK Paris 1932 (Radio Edit) | 3:33 | Free MP3 |
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Jafarath wrote:
эт что с рашы хлопци?
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romualdis wrote:
скрестили placebo и she want revenge, в итоге получилось это. [2]
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Godd12 wrote:
Что-то это слишком круто, чтоб получиться из скрещивания
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Pee_hole wrote:
скрестили placebo и she want revenge, в итоге получилось это.
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Heroin_Hero wrote:
gurrucion, what a crap you said
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floating_ wrote:
They sound like placebo.
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OhmyStrogg wrote:
lmao already disbanded -.-
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zap4ick wrote:
oh guys :( you were great
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BlackPoets wrote:
Black Poets has now disbanded. A new band created by Gerard LeCain is called Commissar and can be found here: www.Myspace.com/WeAreCommissar
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slonnes wrote:
best band!
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diFeRENT wrote:
i think it's russian band) voice like russian) *sorry for my eng ;)
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C1yDe wrote:
amazing
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AnthonyBanks wrote:
Nice band... Come to Brazil ^^
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Sooldatoov wrote:
good
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BlackPoets wrote:
BLACK POETS Debut single / album / merch now on sale! Pre order our new debut single Mistakes, our debut album Innocents And Thieves, and our Black Poets Horse Skull Tee now from our website. The MP3 versions will be delivered to your inbox on the day of release and the physical versions come with cheap shipping worldwide! For the album there's a choice of Limited Edition Gatefolded CD Digipak or MP3 set. For the single there's a range of bonus track options. For the Horse Skull tee, there's a choice of standard for men or skinny fit for girls. So get over to the <a href="http://www.BlackPoets.co.uk">BLACK POETS WEBSITE</a> and bag yourself our tunes and merch. Tell us what you think once you've bought your tracks here! Have a fantastic 2009! Black Poets x
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elrenluthien wrote:
"Irene" is a awesome song!!! Please bring more of that! ;)
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LuxuryStranger wrote:
If you need a support act in 2009, please consider Luxury Stranger... www.last.fm/music/Luxury+Stranger www.myspace.com/luxurystranger www.facebook.com/people/Luxury-Stranger/731497097 All the best, LS Admin Team
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AltMusicLover wrote:
The Ascension is such a HUGE song. love it!
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gurrucion wrote:
cool music!!! like joy division except it doesn't make me want to top my self....
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