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London, United Kingdom (1989 – 2003)

Suede (or The London Suede in the United States, although they were often called by their original name by fans in that country) were an English rock band of the 1990s and early 2000s that helped start the Britpop musical movement. Through their several incarnations, they were able to consistently put out albums that charted well, while still holding the respect of critics. Though they never achieved great success in North America, they were considered by some to be as big in the UK in the 90s (at least in terms of popularity) as The Smiths were in the 80s, or Roxy Music in the 70s.

Suede were formed in London in 1989 by bassist Mat Osman, singer Brett Anderson and his then girlfriend, Justine Frischmann, on rhythm guitar. They soon added guitarist Bernard Butler – who was recruited through an advertisement in Melody Maker. Along with a drum machine as percussion, Suede were signed to RML Records, a label from Brighton. Comedian Ricky Gervais (who later found fame with The Office) managed the band for a brief period before they were signed to a record label.

With Mike Joyce (formerly of The Smiths) famously filling in as drummer, Suede’s first record “Be My God”/”Art”, was printed but never released due to a dispute with the label. The few surviving records out of a batch of 2000 are considered amongst the rarest of Suede collectibles. Simon Gilbert soon replaced the drum machine and Suede signed to Nude Records. Though still living with Anderson, Frischmann was ejected from the band around this time because of her failure to attend rehearsals while flaunting her new relationship with Damon Albarn of Blur.

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Renegadesteve2 wrote:
Friday evening

Brett went to my high school and college. Brilliant singer/lyricist. The debut album is just wonderful.

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RegalDeadbeat wrote:
Tuesday evening

I saw Suede twice in the Nineties. Two of the best gigs I've ever been to.

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tgodd wrote:
Sunday evening

brett's voice doesn't sound like anyone. just pure shit in a blender.

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BLUEB00SH wrote:
last week

grrr, can't get beautiful ones out of my head, its been on repeat in my mind for about a week now >:( do love it though

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sirtusspot wrote:
last week

MEGAN GET OFF SUEDE'S PROFILE BRETT DOESN'T SOUND LIKE STIPEY AT ALL. I agree with Gochir, he sounds most like Bowie. :) Of course, Brett sounds like BRETT but Bowie's closest. My parents thought it was Bowie. > >;

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f0rce0fnature wrote:
last week

yea i am definitely not hearing liam and bob. maybe liam because brett whines a bit, but thats it really

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Gochir wrote:
last week

This band remembers me to David Bowie, don't know why...:S

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mr_ethanboy wrote:
last week

I don't know if I agree with that either, but it makes a lot more sense than Liam Gallagher and Bob Dylan.

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f0rce0fnature wrote:
last week

i think brett sounds like michael stipe and the lead singer of train (idk his name, idc either, he's an asshole) combined to me xD

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mr_ethanboy wrote:
last week

How does Brett's voice sound like Liam Gallagher or Bob Dylan? I'm not being defensive, I just think that's a totally senseless comparison.

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I_love_kerouac wrote:
last week

Me gusti

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harryscoffin wrote:
14 days ago

WE WANT SUEDE BACK. BACK TO MAKE MORE MUSIC, BACK TO TOUR, ETC [1]

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Axiemeister wrote:
15 days ago

Anima Nitrate <3

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arystan_arenov wrote:
18 days ago

moving <3

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mr_newsman wrote:
20 days ago

Trash <3

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norwegianwood90 wrote:
21 days ago

Brett's voice sounds like Liam Gallagher doing his impression of Bob Dylan. Still a great band, though.

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Loserinthesky wrote:
last month

Simply...Suede.

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22to25 wrote:
last month

Dog Man Star FTW

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Blow9 wrote:
last month

I love Beautiful Ones and Lazy.

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beaugazer wrote:
last month

i love Suede i love how brett's addicted to heroin

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