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Stourbridge, England (1987 – 1995, 2000 – present)

Ned’s Atomic Dustbin are an alternative/grebo band formed in 1987 in Stourbridge, England. They consisted of John Penney (vocals), Gareth “Rat” Pring (guitar), Matt Chelsin (bass), Alex Griffin (bass) and Dan Warton (drums). They were known for their distinct sound that utilized two bass guitarists. The band split in 1995, only to reform in 2000. They are best known for the songs “Kill Your Television”, “Grey Cell Green” and “Not Sleeping Around”.

The band took their name from an episode of The Goon Show. The band were noted for an extremely unusual two bass player line up. Bass player Alex Griffin played melody lines high up on one bass, and Matt played the regular basslines on the other. This gave the band a tense and highly driven sub-hardcore sound with distorted indie guitars and complicated Baggy drum beats. The band were also noted for their extremely young ages. The band formed while at sixth form college, and recorded their first album while still teenagers. This led to a strong teenage fanbase with a reputation for enjoying stage diving and moshing at their gigs. The band were also noted (and sometimes ridiculed) for their early image which consisted of uniformly crimped hair, short trousers and t shirts. The Neds (as their fans referred to them) were well known for their T shirts and produced over 80 different designs within three years.

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P-atch wrote:
11 days ago

looking forward to the Xmas gig now ... roll on Dec!

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ericfernando wrote:
last month

KILL YOUR TELEVISION

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Uniontrade wrote:
last month

A great Band

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greycellgreen wrote:
August 2009

Still obsessed with them 15 years later. Sheesh.

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ducVduc wrote:
July 2009

I listened to "Are You Normal" for the first time in a couple of years. Wow, what an albumn! Every single track on it is a stunner. I love the bass melodies and the controlled and laid back vocals. If the lead singer was a yeller, and it must be tempting with backing like this, it would ruin the sound, as it is though it's a multi-layered musical feast.

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stumbeleine01 wrote:
May 2009

Hurray for Stourbridge!

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skadotuk wrote:
May 2009

one of the most underrated bands ever

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Redredhair wrote:
March 2009

Goodness! I loved "Happy" when I was in high-school.

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indiewar wrote:
March 2009

Anyone else going to the gig at wulfrun hall? Getting train down south may prove a pain but am sure it'll be well worth it? Need to find decent pub in Wolverhampton *been 14 years since my last visit... and guess it'll have changed a lot since then

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D33PPURPLE wrote:
February 2009

Ah, Ned's Atomic Dustbin. Wierd name, but great music. And that's all that matters.

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zorosta wrote:
February 2009

lets stArt throWINg thIngS

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Nochek wrote:
January 2009

i wanna the new album!!!

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pessimystica wrote:
January 2009

i saw these guys twice in '95... once at a local radio station's outdoor music fest, & the other at a small club with Sponge & Letters to Cleo. they rocked both times, very energetic like someone pointed out!!!! & the use of 2 basses is a very interesting musical combo. they've always been underrated... good music always is *sigh*

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shanwow wrote:
January 2009

i loved this band so much i named my cat after them!

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karlosmorale wrote:
December 2008

KILL! YOUR! TELEVISION!

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stevo796 wrote:
December 2008

kill your television is amazing

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efka526 wrote:
November 2008

one of the most uplifting and rocking indie bands ever. And I love what you can do with 2 basses, strange that no other bands use 2. Gives a good combination of bass power and melody. And good lyrics, too.

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foo_fan wrote:
November 2008

Saw this band way back in the early 90's - they were wicked!! Glad to hear they're still around.

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battcub74 wrote:
November 2008

oh yeah Senior year high school... We rocked this song!

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Violetdusk wrote:
November 2008

"There is a house where I'm in your hair, so I'll go spare and leave you happy, in there"

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