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Lo Fidelity Allstars
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Brighton, England (1996 – present)
The Lo Fidelity Allstars are a Brighton, England, based Electronic/Alternative group formed in 1996. The band’s lineup upon formation was Dave Randall (vocals), Phil Ward (vocals, sampler), Andy Dickson (vocals, bass), John Machin (drums), John Stone (keyboards) and Martin Whiteman (engineering). Randall and Stone left shortly after the release of their album “How to Operate With A Blown Mind” with Dale Maloney replacing Stone on keyboards
Their earlier work is noted for genre-crossing style, distorted and at times alien lyrics, distinctive funk bass lines and extensive use of lo-fi recording practices; although it would be a stretch to call the style of the music as a whole ‘lo-fi’ in the more traditional sense. This work is best exemplified by their debut album “How To Operate With A Blown Mind” on Skint Records. After its release, on the eve of a UK tour, the band’s singer left with Sheriff John Stone. Phil took over as the singer but since then other members of the band (Johnny, Andy and Martin) have all sung, along with guests Greg Dulli, Jamie Lidell and Bootsy Collins.
Their later work has less vocal distortion but the lyrics and sound remain distinctive. The 2002 album “Don’t Be Afraid of Love” covers a range of styles but all are drenched in funk and includes the aforementioned guest vocalists.
The group have recently finished working on their third studio album “Northern Stomp”, featuring the tracks “Northern Stomp”, “Smash and Grab World” and “Southside Lowdown” (featuring Greg Dulli). The album is set for release around Easter 2009 on Corsair Records.
Their earlier work is noted for genre-crossing style, distorted and at times alien lyrics, distinctive funk bass lines and extensive use of lo-fi recording practices; although it would be a stretch to call the style of the music as a whole ‘lo-fi’ in the more traditional sense. This work is best exemplified by their debut album “How To Operate With A Blown Mind” on Skint Records. After its release, on the eve of a UK tour, the band’s singer left with Sheriff John Stone. Phil took over as the singer but since then other members of the band (Johnny, Andy and Martin) have all sung, along with guests Greg Dulli, Jamie Lidell and Bootsy Collins.
Their later work has less vocal distortion but the lyrics and sound remain distinctive. The 2002 album “Don’t Be Afraid of Love” covers a range of styles but all are drenched in funk and includes the aforementioned guest vocalists.
The group have recently finished working on their third studio album “Northern Stomp”, featuring the tracks “Northern Stomp”, “Smash and Grab World” and “Southside Lowdown” (featuring Greg Dulli). The album is set for release around Easter 2009 on Corsair Records.
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How to Operate With a Blown Mind
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Don't Be Afraid of Love
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Battleflag
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Blisters on My Brain
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Lazer Sheep Dip Funk
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Warming Up the Brain Farm
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Vision Incision
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Nightime Story
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I Used to Fall in Love
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How to Operate With a Blown Mind
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Kasparov's Revenge
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Sleeping Faster
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Battleflag (full version)
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Shoutbox
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kirinae wrote:
I need 'Don't Be Afraid of Love', especially 'Somebody needs you' for Download. Please, help me :S
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irka_rump wrote:
somebody needs you!! это нечто!!!
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themotorway wrote:
BATTLE FLAG WOOOOO
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summerteeeth wrote:
very good it is, too
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Ginsoakedboy21 wrote:
New album out tomorrow (27th July 2009.) Already have my copy on pre-order :D
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AxemRangers wrote:
there's no reason for yooooou to crrryyyyyy we'll always be arrrround
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Borooney28 wrote:
You folks gotta bring the bass and funk back
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dukon wrote:
I miss Dave Randal, he's the essence of LFA
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freecadelic wrote:
они кайфные
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dazzer2 wrote:
Awesome's not a good enough word for battleflag. I have it on cd and it's just incredible!
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PrincessMagick wrote:
Pfft, wish I could get the original Battleflag on iTunes. Hohumm. These guys still rock <3
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gunleik wrote:
Just heard Battle Flag, awesome song. :p
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Lndp4 wrote:
htowabm is an incredible album...i can't believe i bought the cd ten years ago :D
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Ginsoakedboy21 wrote:
How to Operate... is regularly on Ebay for a few pounds.
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bluesxman6 wrote:
htowabm is unreal
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AnaYorke wrote:
Oh thanx :)
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Army_Collective wrote:
www.musicstack.com should help you find just about anything out there
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AnaYorke wrote:
Anyone knows where I can find: How To Operate... album? I just can't find it on any shops. Please help me (and don't be sarcastic or something, I'm really desperate :'( )
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lofilofi wrote:
If any of you are in Brighton on Saturday, the 11th, the LO-FIs alter-egos, Technically Men, are playing. The Prince Albert I think.
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piperlala wrote:
News just in Lo Fidelitys will be releasing a 'Best Of' on 30th July featuring all the singles plus brand new track plus limited bonus disc of rarities and remixes.
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