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Brighton, United Kingdom (2002 – present)
There are at least two sets of Brakes. Joe Fadil, Keith Wilson, John Brown and Bob Renny made up The Brakes, a powerpop / mod group which released the album “For Why You Kicka My Donkey” on the Magnet label in 1979. The currently popular Brakes are a 4-piece band from Brighton, United Kingdom fronted by Eamon Hamilton, formerly of British Sea Power. They formed in 2002.
Brakes were formed when Tom White (guitar) and Alex White (drums) of The Electric Soft Parade saw Eamon Hamilton (vocals, guitar) then of British Sea Power perform a solo gig supporting The Lonesome Organist in Brighton. Marc Beatty (bass) of Mockin’ Bird Studios and The Tenderfoot (and who also worked with British Sea Power, when recording their debut album) was also soon recruited, and the band set about recording their debut single, “Pick Up the Phone”, which was released on Tugboat Records in 2004.
In early 2005 the band recorded their debut album, Give Blood, for Rough Trade Records. The album was released in July of the same year. The album features 16 songs (including re-recordings of the 3 tracks from their debut single) and runs for 29 minutes. It features duets with Leila Moss of The Duke Spirit on a cover of the Johnny Cash / June Carter Cash classic “Jackson” and with The Pipettes on a version of The Jesus and Mary Chain’s “Sometimes Always”.The album was voted the best of 2005 by Rough Trade shops.
Brakes were formed when Tom White (guitar) and Alex White (drums) of The Electric Soft Parade saw Eamon Hamilton (vocals, guitar) then of British Sea Power perform a solo gig supporting The Lonesome Organist in Brighton. Marc Beatty (bass) of Mockin’ Bird Studios and The Tenderfoot (and who also worked with British Sea Power, when recording their debut album) was also soon recruited, and the band set about recording their debut single, “Pick Up the Phone”, which was released on Tugboat Records in 2004.
In early 2005 the band recorded their debut album, Give Blood, for Rough Trade Records. The album was released in July of the same year. The album features 16 songs (including re-recordings of the 3 tracks from their debut single) and runs for 29 minutes. It features duets with Leila Moss of The Duke Spirit on a cover of the Johnny Cash / June Carter Cash classic “Jackson” and with The Pipettes on a version of The Jesus and Mary Chain’s “Sometimes Always”.The album was voted the best of 2005 by Rough Trade shops.
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IamSalvatore wrote:
Touchdown is a great album!
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infectedmodes wrote:
We Love British Bands
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thebrooklynwhat wrote:
hey everyone. i was wondering if anyone had any b-sides theyd be willing to share, especially 'heuvos rancheros' or 'we saw jerry's daughter.' I think the only one i have is 'Shut Us Down', but any others would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! John jnap01@gmail.com
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celesmorat wrote:
newwwwwww album pleaseeee =)
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FutureGods wrote:
COLIN MACINTYRE (AKA MULL HISTORICAL SOCIETY) - NEW ALBUM 'ISLAND' OUT NOW IN EUROPE & USA & CANADA!! US/ UK TOUR DATES OCTOBER 2009 http://www.itunes.com/colinmacintyre **** Clash **** Daily Mirror **** Mojo **** The Times Album of the Week: Daily Mirror/Sunday Mail/Daily Record USA Tues 6th Oct : NEW YORK The Living Room (8pm) Thur 8th Oct: BROOKLYN Union Hall UK 15th Oct EDINBURGH The Voodoo Rooms 16th Oct GLASGOW Stereo 18th Oct INVERNESS Hootenanny 19th Oct SHEFFIELD Leadmill 20th Oct BRISTOL The Thekla 21st Oct LONDON The Lexington (Fleur-de-Lys Club) 22nd Oct MANCHESTER Night & Day 23rd Oct NOTTINGHAM Rescue Rooms 27th Oct BRIGHTON Latest Music Bar 28th Oct BIRMINGHAM Glee Club 29th Oct MINEHEAD (Somerset) The Hobbyhorse 6th Nov LIVERPOOL Zanzibar (Liverpool Music Week) Ticket & info details: http://www.colinmacintyre.com
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alj93 wrote:
Wow, I'm seriously in love with Touchdown right now. :D
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celesmorat wrote:
You're a great band!=)
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YesMother wrote:
Good shit.
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wal-in-space wrote:
hey!!...check out this interesting new band from Milano http://www.myspace.com/theflatsounds (let us know if it's good or it sucks: walfrutta@hotmail.com)
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Gruffaluf_ wrote:
this band has yet to have a less than awesome release
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Versatile wrote:
Why aren't there lyrics with the CD case? Bugger.
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conditionals wrote:
Check out this crazy new Brakes image. You should vote for it.
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anna_c_robbiati wrote:
hey!check out good news for people who love bad news - concerts review, photos, album, playlist, videos, and more at http://themistakenpress.blogspot.com thanks!
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ericzoo wrote:
Worry About it Later, Eternal Return are top-notch!
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cmjones83 wrote:
Why is Margarita so far ahead everything else in the charts? Is it on a film soundtrack?
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Castillo21j wrote:
I love the way they use the BASS makes you Really FEEL it.....great songs...
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duncky wrote:
new album is the best yet.. what a band.. i think they have surpassed BSP
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natalie_c wrote:
I forgot how much I love this band!!
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mansun79 wrote:
new album is BRILLIANT!
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oceanbutnone wrote:
wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwowwwwwwwwwwwwww so amazinggggggggggggggggggg TMD 太好听了
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