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The Heart Throbs were a UK Britpop/Guitarpop group who came out of Reading in the mid 80s. They would release their first album ‘Cleopatra Grip’ in 1990, followed by ‘Jubilee Twist’ in 1992. Their third and final album ‘Vertical Smile’ was released in 1993, and they played their final UK show on December 8th of that year. A truly magical group is now gone, but will not be forgotten.

Key members: vocalist and songwriter Rose Carlotti, keyboard player/composer Stephen Ward, and guitar player Alan Borgia. Rose and her sister, Rachel (also in the band) were the sisters of the late Pete DeFreitas, drummer of Echo and the Bunnymen.

Rose went on to form Angora which became Tom Patrol, and included Rose Carlotti and Steve Beswick from The Heart Throbs. Tom Patrol has since dis-banded.

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5	In Vain	14
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mickeyglitter wrote:
June 2009

Am I a warrior...(oh cool) This band reminds me of my college days in little East Jesus, Connecticut. <3

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beatsdontstop wrote:
June 2009

Just rediscovering this great band via Spotify. Had the glorious Cleopatra Grip on cassette back-in-the-day and played it loads. Dunno where that old tape is now, online CD store here I come!

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dave-carter wrote:
February 2009

Great band--Saw them live too..brilliant!

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tiit19 wrote:
January 2009

As is written in this biography, davidwbrown, Vertical Smile was their third and final album and Cleopatra Grip was the first one.

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davidwbrown wrote:
January 2009

they have 3 albums. their first one...if i am correct...is 'vertical smile'. i have an english double cd import with cleopatra grip. wonderful band.

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gmille46 wrote:
January 2009

Saw these supporting the Wedding Present at Manchester Ritz many years back. Also on the bill was a local band not many folks had heard of. Inspiral carpets or something ;-) It was a great night. "Here I hide" was the Heart Throbs track I remember from the night. Great tune.

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safetygooner wrote:
October 2008

Loved Cleopatra Grip until I wore it out on vinyl

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Kormaki wrote:
September 2008

beautiful tunes!love this band;)

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Glaukopis83 wrote:
April 2008

is this a carnival? I am a hooligan like you? melancholic melodies with dark lyrics..perfect combination. this is an incredible band. don't miss it.

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windowview wrote:
April 2008

Yeah I agree, it's full of amazingly catchy melodies. I am absolutely astounded this band isn't more well known!

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SAINTRON wrote:
February 2008

Was Cleopatra Grip, THE most lushly produced underrated album of the 90's. Dreamtime says it all. I've just dusted it off again.

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PleasureVictim1 wrote:
February 2008

Underrated indeed!

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tiit19 wrote:
July 2007

http://www.myspace.com/cleopatragrip

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GigLister wrote:
February 2007

One of the top five British indie bands of the late 80s and early 90s. (The other four were ... well, I'll let you guess)

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sing-sing wrote:
December 2006

Great underrated band :)

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tiit19 wrote:
October 2006

I love The Heart Throbs

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