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Starsailor
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Wigan, United Kingdom (2001 – present)
A rock quartet heralded on the release of their debut single, “Fever,” in February 2001 as “Britain’s best new band,” Starsailor has continued the rich lineage of its predecessors such as Travis, Stereophonics and many others. Formed in Wigan, UK by music students James Walsh (vocals/guitar), James Stelfox (bass), and Ben Byrne (drums), the band went through several guitar-heavy embryonic lineups before the arrival of Barry Westhead (keyboards) cemented their sound.
Influenced by Tim Buckley (whose 1970 album gave the band their name), Van Morrison, and Neil Young, they played their first London show at the Heavenly Social in April 2000. At the same time, a demo tape containing the tracks “Fever,” “Coming Down,” and “Love Is Here” began circulating rapidly around the music industry. By the summer there was a queue of record companies to sign the nascent band. EMI won the race for their signature. After spending January 2001 on an NME-sponsored tour with JJ72 and Amen, Starsailor released their debut single, “Fever,” to unanimous critical praise.
A sold-out headline U.K. tour at the end of March preceded the release of their second single, “Good Souls,” in April. Once again it was ecstatically received and reached the Top 20. As the single was released, the band went to Wales to record their debut album. They re-emerged in June to begin a summer of festival appearances sandwiched between an American tour supporting Doves and a couple of headline dates of their own.
Influenced by Tim Buckley (whose 1970 album gave the band their name), Van Morrison, and Neil Young, they played their first London show at the Heavenly Social in April 2000. At the same time, a demo tape containing the tracks “Fever,” “Coming Down,” and “Love Is Here” began circulating rapidly around the music industry. By the summer there was a queue of record companies to sign the nascent band. EMI won the race for their signature. After spending January 2001 on an NME-sponsored tour with JJ72 and Amen, Starsailor released their debut single, “Fever,” to unanimous critical praise.
A sold-out headline U.K. tour at the end of March preceded the release of their second single, “Good Souls,” in April. Once again it was ecstatically received and reached the Top 20. As the single was released, the band went to Wales to record their debut album. They re-emerged in June to begin a summer of festival appearances sandwiched between an American tour supporting Doves and a couple of headline dates of their own.
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Silence Is Easy
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On the Outside
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All The Plans
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Shoutbox
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JovanaJoxy wrote:
Poor misguided fool <3 Four to the floor <3
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blackout_rem wrote:
Faith Hope Love<3
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chicko77 wrote:
Amazing!!!!!!!
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thomakamaru wrote:
simply wonderful :)
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MorticiaVouk wrote:
i don't see it either..but IMO both bands are great
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RespectWoman wrote:
what a voice!
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superfly299 wrote:
Am I the only one that doesn't see the Richard Ashcroft comparison?
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bruitigor wrote:
мега-группа!
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Nashata2008 wrote:
fantastically
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garyana wrote:
I love THIS.....
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Por_amour wrote:
four to the floor
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aloale wrote:
i can't stop listening them :)
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villette- wrote:
"four to the floor" - my favorite song. <3
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UsualZizi wrote:
хороши)
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bongo2004 wrote:
really great band!
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RuaMayor wrote:
+1 panama.. for me the same, love is here is the best album of them
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Panamasatananan wrote:
Normally I rather like bands coming from the extreme metal scene, but I'm open-minded - and I really like Starsailors debut "Love is here", it's a really, really great album!
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dog-on-wheels wrote:
A perfect band. Calm, Invigorating, friendly and touching.
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Nic33rd wrote:
Great band. But if only I could rip their damn albums.
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superwerke wrote:
:) It's nice.
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5 Nov 2009 | from www.starsailor.net
James Walsh and Lightning Seeds frontman, Ian Broudie are embarking on an acoustic co-headline tour. Check the diary for full listings.
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Upcoming shows, new song & US iTunes release
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