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Spacehog
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New York City (1994 – present)
Spacehog were a glam rock band from the 1990s and 2000s, heavily influenced by David Bowie, Queen, and T. Rex. The group comprised Royston Langdon (bass and vocals), Antony Langdon (guitar and vocals), Richard Steel (guitar), and Jonny Cragg (drums). Though all the band members hailed originally from Leeds, England, the band was formed in New York City in 1994 when Antony Langdon met Cragg by chance, in a café where Cragg had a job killing rats. Soon after, Langdon’s brother Royston joined the band, and Spacehog were born.
On October 24, 1995, Spacehog released their debut album Resident Alien, which spawned the singles “In the Meantime” and “Cruel to be Kind”. The band’s second album, The Chinese Album, was released on March 10, 1998. Though it did not sell as well as Resident Alien, the band’s popularity was increasing as Spacehog opened for popular acts like Pearl Jam and Supergrass. The Chinese Album featured a more “artsy” sound, with Pink Floyd-like piano on the opening track and Michael Stipe of R.E.M contributing vocals to the song “Almond Kisses”.
In 2001, Spacehog released their final album, The Hogessy.
In 2002, Spacehog quietly broke up and the band members went their separate ways.
On October 24, 1995, Spacehog released their debut album Resident Alien, which spawned the singles “In the Meantime” and “Cruel to be Kind”. The band’s second album, The Chinese Album, was released on March 10, 1998. Though it did not sell as well as Resident Alien, the band’s popularity was increasing as Spacehog opened for popular acts like Pearl Jam and Supergrass. The Chinese Album featured a more “artsy” sound, with Pink Floyd-like piano on the opening track and Michael Stipe of R.E.M contributing vocals to the song “Almond Kisses”.
In 2001, Spacehog released their final album, The Hogessy.
In 2002, Spacehog quietly broke up and the band members went their separate ways.
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stayfreshicelan wrote:
great band
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Cpt_Mumpitz wrote:
Ooops...it's 16 Years ago!?!....xD...aw!
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Cpt_Mumpitz wrote:
Where are they ? I love Them!!...pls come back!!!
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wishedfornone wrote:
I used to love these guys when I was younger haha... I have a bit of stuff, cds/demos/singles/shirt/posters.. that I think should go on to a bigger fan, if anyone's interested. contact me, not really looking to sell them. but pass em on to another fan.
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PopStarZombie wrote:
I always heard In The Meantime on the radio but I never know who it was by or what the song was called, I could only remember it because of the background "woo" vocals. I'm so glad I finally found them :D
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under_his_shoes wrote:
I like THE HORROR a lot!
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MAnTHaMAN27 wrote:
Love the baseline to In The Meantime...it's like this "thing we call divine"
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Gustavok wrote:
Terribly underrated
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whiteboy73 wrote:
A remarkable slice but really underrated
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LoveThe90s wrote:
Love it.
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tramways wrote:
<3
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blubegonia wrote:
the hawg are well!
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teriyakimatz wrote:
The Hog is back! Reallyhope there will be a tour in Europe!
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oh_antarctica wrote:
I skipped seeing them with the Black Crowes when I was like 16 because I had finals and assumed they'd always be around. It would be amazing to see them now... I wouldn't risk not getting the chance again!
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dturgentbyrne wrote:
Awesome! They really need to go on tour and come through Austin. I've never gotten to see these guys live. I almost did once (I had tickets and everything) but then they broke up.
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oh_antarctica wrote:
Reunited!!
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dturgentbyrne wrote:
Are they REALLY reuniting?! A recent "blog" on Arckid's MySpach page seems to suggest so... Please, please don't let it be a joke!
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rocknroll91 wrote:
It's said that the singer of this band will probably be the new Velvet Revolver frontman...
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p0wer_v1olence wrote:
can someone please post/send me "i want to live"??
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taffrail wrote:
forgot about these people til like a week ago!
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