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Swervedriver were a 1990s British guitar band initially associated with “shoegazing”, however their heavier rock & roll style also related them to the grunge genre coming from the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Some music writers considered them to be Britain’s answer to this sound. Regardless of labels, the band’s mix of storming and swirling guitar experimentation often crossed into psychedelia, coupled with mystical lyrics that often praised the nihilism of sports cars, racing and the open road. Swervedriver defied any passing fad and are hailed by fans and many music critics as the most underrated rock group of the 90’s.
History
Early years
Their origins sprung from Oxford in 1984 with the formation of a group called Shake Appeal, named after a song from one of their main influences, The Stooges. Consisting of vocalist/guitarists Adam Franklin and Jimmy Hartridge, lead vocalist Graham Franklin (Adam’s brother), bassist Adi Vines, and drummer Paddy Pulzer; Shake Appeal went ahead reproducing the sounds of American garage rock of the late 60’s and early 70’s. The group wrote what would become Swervedriver’s first classic “Son of Mustang Ford,” however after a few years the band began to fall apart when both Graham and Paddy left.
The remaining three members drafted drummer Graham Bonnar, but by this time the group’s sound mutated significantly under the influence of re-invented guitar music by American bands like Dinosaur Jr., and Sonic Youth. So with a new lineup and new sound came a new name, Swervedriver.
History
Early years
Their origins sprung from Oxford in 1984 with the formation of a group called Shake Appeal, named after a song from one of their main influences, The Stooges. Consisting of vocalist/guitarists Adam Franklin and Jimmy Hartridge, lead vocalist Graham Franklin (Adam’s brother), bassist Adi Vines, and drummer Paddy Pulzer; Shake Appeal went ahead reproducing the sounds of American garage rock of the late 60’s and early 70’s. The group wrote what would become Swervedriver’s first classic “Son of Mustang Ford,” however after a few years the band began to fall apart when both Graham and Paddy left.
The remaining three members drafted drummer Graham Bonnar, but by this time the group’s sound mutated significantly under the influence of re-invented guitar music by American bands like Dinosaur Jr., and Sonic Youth. So with a new lineup and new sound came a new name, Swervedriver.
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Mezcal Head
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Raise
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sundirge wrote:
Quite possibly the most under appreciated rock group of the past 20 years. [2]
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lucas_issa wrote:
My favorite band ever! <3
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HybridxDawn wrote:
Quite ossibly the most under appreciated rock group of the past 20 years.
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dikeyYOU wrote:
eeah yeah yh hhaaea ! feel this wa-aa-a-aayyy!!!.....
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tombom23 wrote:
noooo thety're all getting lung cancer!!!! nooooo don't do iut
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postelectropunk wrote:
Why do I always read this like "Skrewdriver"?
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stiffkitten wrote:
Raise !
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toddc2001 wrote:
Good interview with Adam Franklin of Swervedriver here: http://thedumbingofamerica.net/2010/01/04/history-lesson-adam-franklin/
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caPnGeez wrote:
it's been so long since I've listened to mezcal head. one of my favorites :)
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I_Noiseferatu wrote:
Reggaeze
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drive_like_me wrote:
http://web.archive.org/web/19991115034937/www.people.cornell.edu/pages/rsk9/swerve.html
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drive_like_me wrote:
rave downn hit the ground
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outoftheangeles wrote:
Surprised that Son of Mustang Ford isn't the top track to be honest..
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atmos_ wrote:
drive fast, take chances
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Roncsipar wrote:
It's always happening in the now.
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mellohippo wrote:
just heard these guys.. right up my ally
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simillarian wrote:
hmmm... should i drive 375 miles to see swervedriver? Decisions.. decisions..
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bitt3r-sw33t wrote:
great band
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acid-food wrote:
grand
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iDLB wrote:
Favorite band ever.
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