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Sussex, England (1997 – 2004, 2006 – present)
Blue States is an electronic/dream pop band headed up by Andy Dragazis. The band has been active since 1997 and is still producing music out of Sussex, England as of 2005. A track from their 2002 album Man Mountain, “Season Song”, appeared on the soundtrack to the British horror film, “28 Days Later”.
1998 Inspired by Aphrodite’s child and David Axelrod, 22 year old, half-Greek man mountain Andy Dragazis aka Blue States records demos on his home studio set up in a barn on the Sussex Downs in England. Sends demos to fledgling label Memphis Industries who like them very much and get in touch.
1999 First release for both Blue States and Memphis is the “Blue States Forever” EP. Further EPs follow – your girl and Walkabout. Blue States find themselves in some weird downtempo twilight zone inhabited by Zero 7, Bent, Lemon Jelly and many more.
2000 Blue States release their first album Nothing Changes Under the Sun, an expansive, windswept, epic stand out tracks includeYour Girl and Stereo 99. It’s critically acclaimed and starts to sell surprisingly well.
2001 Blue States are naturally asked to perform at the Big Chill Festival in Somerset, England and Andy hastily puts a band together including Sam Walker (drums), Chris Carr (guitar), Dicken White (guitar) and Karl the Jackal (bass) – Andy takes up keyboard duties. This ramshackle unit starts touring round the UK. The album is licensed to the Thievery Corporation’s record label Esl Music and gets a US release. Lady singer Ty Bulmer joins the band to add some sass and vocals.
Season Song”, appeared on the soundtrack to the British horror film, “28 Days Later”.1998 Inspired by Aphrodite’s child and David Axelrod, 22 year old, half-Greek man mountain Andy Dragazis aka Blue States records demos on his home studio set up in a barn on the Sussex Downs in England. Sends demos to fledgling label Memphis Industries who like them very much and get in touch.
1999 First release for both Blue States and Memphis is the “Blue States Forever” EP. Further EPs follow – your girl and Walkabout. Blue States find themselves in some weird downtempo twilight zone inhabited by Zero 7, Bent, Lemon Jelly and many more.
2000 Blue States release their first album Nothing Changes Under the Sun, an expansive, windswept, epic stand out tracks include
Your Girl and Stereo 99. It’s critically acclaimed and starts to sell surprisingly well. 2001 Blue States are naturally asked to perform at the Big Chill Festival in Somerset, England and Andy hastily puts a band together including Sam Walker (drums), Chris Carr (guitar), Dicken White (guitar) and Karl the Jackal (bass) – Andy takes up keyboard duties. This ramshackle unit starts touring round the UK. The album is licensed to the Thievery Corporation’s record label Esl Music and gets a US release. Lady singer Ty Bulmer joins the band to add some sass and vocals.
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Unkn0wnumb3rs wrote:
@misterLamar, at first I had the same opinion as you, I thought 'Your Girl' was pretty crap until I listened to it while taking walks in nice green places & then I found true happiness in that song. Tbh, all their songs are great, some take more getting used to than others...
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LoungAmb wrote:
makes me burst with emotion!!
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antiqwar wrote:
ohhh. NO ! is more than just relax trip .
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antiqwar wrote:
relax trip . very good work !
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IllumoHorizon wrote:
"Season Song"/28 Days Later - that was when I commenced listening to them. Haven`t regret it so far.
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kenisimo wrote:
for new chillouters who wants similar sounds i recommend , bent , kid loco and lemon jelly almost simmilar sounds lol when u listen bent sometimes i even forgot witch one is one :D
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_Ba5e_ wrote:
Listen or download new album and post a comment please;) http://subwise.net/sbws037.html http://www.lastfm.ru/music/BA5E/TWOZERONEZERO
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dardar227 wrote:
Easily the best group I've discovered or heard all year. I can't get enough of their music. So many good sounds and songs. I haven't heard a song I haven't liked yet.
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facingeast wrote:
@misterLamar Your Girl is good. Anyway, it's probably top because most people have heard that on compilations and stuff - it tends to be on a lot of chill out/downtempo/trip hop compilations. @Telephos: iTunes have a horrible way of monopolising quality stuff so that you can ONLY buy it from them. From wiki: "There have been four albums to date, the latest 'First Steps Into...' in 2007, with a B-Sides collection 'Sum Of The Parts' in 2009 only available from the iTunes Store."
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AnsOnkruid wrote:
I'm in love with this music <3
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Chrisyboy wrote:
Sum Of The Parts is only available through the iTunes store so that's the only official way to get hold of it I'm afraid.
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misterLamar wrote:
why is Your Girl the top track it sucks ass
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Telephos wrote:
I know. I've frantically searching for that album. I refuse to support iTunes, so I've been looking for some other way to find it.
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akaspick wrote:
Has anybody heard the Sum Of The Parts - b-sides album? It doesn't look like there are any registered listens on here which seems strange.
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jakeironmaiden wrote:
FOR A LIFETIME! ♥
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tanecznica wrote:
I bought Blue States Cd , and here on last.fm I paid subscription and I cannot even listen songs. What;s wrong ?!!!
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calulo wrote:
First Steps Into... is a great album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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grecoroman wrote:
να 'σαι καλα man να μας ταξιδευεις
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gestures wrote:
Atomic 79 from the rare 'Across the Wire' EP is utterly epic. I do not hesitate to say it is perfectly produced in every way. Only 'Heroes' Elegy' surpasses it in absolute beauty. 'You're a ship hung in the sky, watching storms pass you by...'
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Ojotango wrote:
Superb, superb, superb.
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Down The Days Video
11 Sep 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/bluestates
I've posted the video for Down The Days, have a
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