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Birkenhead, England (1984 – 1986, 1990 – present)
Half Man Half Biscuit, often abbreviated to “HMHB”, are an indie rock band from Birkenhead, England, active sporadically since the 1984, known for its satirical, sardonic, and sometimes surreal songs. The group consists of Nigel Blackwell (lead vocals, guitar), Neil Crossley (bass), Ken Hancock (lead guitar), and Carl Henry (drums). Throughout their career they have been signed to Probe Plus records.
The band’s first single,The Trumpton Riots, topped the British Independent Chart in 1986, and they went on to perform a set at the Glastonbury Festival, rapidly becoming tipped as the ‘next big thing’. Their sound at the time was very much in the post-punk tradition, with similarities to Josef K or The Fall. After the first record, someone in the band learnt to tune a guitar, which some feel removed something of the particular character of the music. So, as their second single “Dickie Davies Eyes” entered the national top 40, lead singer Nigel Blackwell announced his retirement claiming that rock and roll success had led to him missing too much daytime television. 1986 saw the release of a compilation album and Nigel’s return to the dole.
The band reformed in 1990, beginning to tour and give interviews. Their third album, McIntyre, Treadmore And Davitt, showed a move forwards in terms of musical technique, and a wider musical palette. Since then, the band have produced a new album every two or three years, and remain a much loved fixture on the British music scene.
The band’s first single,
The Trumpton Riots, topped the British Independent Chart in 1986, and they went on to perform a set at the Glastonbury Festival, rapidly becoming tipped as the ‘next big thing’. Their sound at the time was very much in the post-punk tradition, with similarities to Josef K or The Fall. After the first record, someone in the band learnt to tune a guitar, which some feel removed something of the particular character of the music. So, as their second single “Dickie Davies Eyes” entered the national top 40, lead singer Nigel Blackwell announced his retirement claiming that rock and roll success had led to him missing too much daytime television. 1986 saw the release of a compilation album and Nigel’s return to the dole.The band reformed in 1990, beginning to tour and give interviews. Their third album, McIntyre, Treadmore And Davitt, showed a move forwards in terms of musical technique, and a wider musical palette. Since then, the band have produced a new album every two or three years, and remain a much loved fixture on the British music scene.
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90 Bisodol (Crimond)
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Twentyonetwelve wrote:
Luton Town - Millwall, 1985...
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Diotor wrote:
usual quality, even if not quite on the level of achtung bono or back in the d.h.s.s but still easily one of the records of the year
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KurtBell wrote:
From the first few chords of the new album I knew it was going to be a cracker!
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edith_marshall wrote:
Brilliant record.
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essenceoftong wrote:
another cracking album
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nickinko wrote:
The new one doesn't quite scale the heights of CSI Ambleside and Achtung Bono, but is nevertheless very good.
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Lobotomy77 wrote:
Another great album.
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pixelphagia wrote:
Wow, so happy with the news that there's a new album.
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nigeyb wrote:
My review of 90 Bisodol (Crimond) on Amazon... http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R3OTABSIGH6QBK/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_asr_oW4VC.11F93TS
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Juror8 wrote:
Netherlands are strong again.
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cha0sm0nkey wrote:
New album downloading now. :)
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forablueguitar wrote:
Been listening to their new album, its very good. Making me want to hear more.
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yosh2008 wrote:
Giving new album a spin now!
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PorridgeGun wrote:
LMAO <3
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kingsbeef wrote:
I wanna meet Howard Marks if I can but they say that I caaan't!!!!
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Assembly-LSpa wrote:
Celebrate National Shite Day with Half Man Half Biscuit and JD Meatyard at The Assembly, Leamington Spa 15.09.11 http://www.last.fm/event/1964894+Half+Man+Half+Biscuit
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Diotor wrote:
wham bam thank you
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chickrocksteady wrote:
oh this band. i think its the only thing me and my dad can agree on is really great. we saw them them last year and a bunch of people were wearing dukla prague away kit and dean freidman turned up. pretty good for DAD music
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Lobotomy77 wrote:
These guys rule
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maigapenguin wrote:
Sign on, you crazy diamond!
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