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Doves are an alternative rock band from Manchester, United Kingdom consisting of Jimi Goodwin (vocals, bass) and twin brothers Jez Williams (guitar) and Andy Williams (drums). They are joined on stage by Martin Rebelski (keys). They are known for their large, epic sound, which combines dovetailing guitar lines with driving percussion and a penchant for atmospherics. Unusually, both Williams brothers have also contributed lead vocals.
Originally formed in 1988 as Sub Sub, a dance act who coincided with the rise of the Hacienda and the rave scene from Manchester expanding outwards, they enjoyed moderate success for seven years including the hit single “Ain’t No Love (Ain’t No Use)” (#3 UK), before suffering the disaster of their studio burning down in 1996, taking all their current recordings with them. The experience, tragedy and pressure of that would inspire their name-change, in 1998, to Doves, and ultimately their first full-length album, Lost Souls released in April 2000. “Lost Souls” was a dark, atmospheric effort, full of brooding keyboards and claustrophobic light grooves, yet charted at number 13, mainly due to the top 40 singles, “The Cedar Room”, “Catch The Sun” and “The Man Who Told Everything”.
Two years later, Doves enjoyed their commercial and critical peak with their second album, The Last Broadcast, which charted at number 1 in the UK charts, spawning a hit single, “There Goes The Fear”, which reached number 3 in the chart.
Originally formed in 1988 as Sub Sub, a dance act who coincided with the rise of the Hacienda and the rave scene from Manchester expanding outwards, they enjoyed moderate success for seven years including the hit single “Ain’t No Love (Ain’t No Use)” (#3 UK), before suffering the disaster of their studio burning down in 1996, taking all their current recordings with them. The experience, tragedy and pressure of that would inspire their name-change, in 1998, to Doves, and ultimately their first full-length album, Lost Souls released in April 2000. “Lost Souls” was a dark, atmospheric effort, full of brooding keyboards and claustrophobic light grooves, yet charted at number 13, mainly due to the top 40 singles, “The Cedar Room”, “Catch The Sun” and “The Man Who Told Everything”.
Two years later, Doves enjoyed their commercial and critical peak with their second album, The Last Broadcast, which charted at number 1 in the UK charts, spawning a hit single, “There Goes The Fear”, which reached number 3 in the chart.
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supermalta wrote:
DARKER!!!
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Acquiescence wrote:
About time they come back and make an album even better than The Last Broadcast.
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bloodytorchwood wrote:
ambition ♥
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noisybishop wrote:
The soundtrack to a thousand broken dreams.
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CrimbleCrimson wrote:
Black and White Town marked my childhood!!! <3
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Patsberry wrote:
love their songs, epic group!
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bas-nelemans wrote:
Let there be a new album, Someday Soon.
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numbereft wrote:
I also just finally got into Kingdom of Rust. I used to think Lost Souls was a far superior album, but now I think it's only a little bit superior.
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randorolian wrote:
Hope they're coming out of hiatus soon, would love to see a new album and see them live!
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Y050Y wrote:
a México....mmm...si! eso marcaría el inicio del fin del mundo :)
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Anovan_zr wrote:
The Man Who Told Everything is so damn awesome! Love it <3
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deepgreenseaa wrote:
trying to figure out why i've never listened to this band until now..
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ANITHA05 wrote:
siii que vengan a Mexico!!! Black and White Town la Onda!!
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Shesai wrote:
Super buenoss... Vengan a mexicoo!!!
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James_Hartley wrote:
Saw these guys live a few years ago. Just wanted to spread some love for how much they put into their performance, and how much they're worth seeing
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dazzammm wrote:
love lost souls. one of my fav albums from last 10 years. anyone recommend anyone else to try. please, dont suggest elbow - i just dont get it.
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amnesiacz wrote:
Loooooove :3
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Homonima wrote:
Me encantaaaaan
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bas-nelemans wrote:
Elbow is not a joke.
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AeneasVsTurnus wrote:
Embrace can burn, similar artists are a joke.
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