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There are two bands with the name The Charlatans.
1960s: A US psychedelic rock band from San Francisco.
1990s-present: A UK indie rock band from Manchester.

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The Charlatans (known as Charlatans UK in the USA to avoid confusion with the 1960’s group of the same name) were originally formed in Birmingham, England by bassist Martin Blunt, who recruited fellow West Midlanders; Rob Collins (keyboards), Jon Brookes (drums), John Baker (also known as Day) (guitar) plus vocalist Baz Ketley.

- Early days (1990-91) -
Former Electric Crayons singer Tim Burgess (from Northwich) replaced Ketley before the release of The Charlatans debut single “Indian Rope” in 1990 on the band’s own Dead Dead Good Records label. It proved an indie hit and the group soon found a major label, Beggars Banquet off-shoot Situation Two, in time for the release of The Only One I Know which reached the Top 10 in the UK singles chart.
A further single, Then, and debut album Some Friendly, were released later that year to great commercial and critical acclaim.

- Line-up change / Lack of success (1991-94) -
Baker left the band after 1991’s Over Rising single to be replaced by Mark Collins (no relation to Rob), who made his debut on another non-album single, “Me. In Time”.
The band brought in maverick producer Flood for their poorly-received second album Between 10th and 11th (named after the address of the New York Marque, site of the group’s first U.S. gig) which failed to hit the top twenty in the UK. The follow-up album, Up to Our Hips, was hailed as a return to form, and reached number 8 in the UK albums chart.

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Non-teso wrote:
Saturday afternoon

yeah

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william_0191 wrote:
9 days ago

telling stories>us and us only>the charlatans>some friendly>you cross my path>between 10th and 11th

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fi_moon wrote:
12 days ago

The Only One I Know [3] : D

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coneill52 wrote:
21 days ago

60s charlatans 4 life

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Urbano83 wrote:
November 2009

Awesome music it puts you in a good mood instantly, musical caffeine!

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dextercob wrote:
November 2009

The Only One I Know! =) [2]

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nandosiol wrote:
November 2009

The Only One I Know! =)

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Lord_Krichian wrote:
November 2009

nice

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infectedmodes wrote:
November 2009

We Love British Bands

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dominic_john wrote:
November 2009

what's everyones fav album? listening to us and us only right now. always liked it. not one of their best but has some top top tunes; impossible and forever for instance.

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thesuperalive wrote:
October 2009

Can't stop listening... SO GOOD

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Ihatemusic wrote:
October 2009

how come this shoutbox is so dead?? they'll always be one of my favourites <3

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gerxrdo wrote:
September 2009

still loving their new album :D

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FutureGods wrote:
September 2009

COLIN MACINTYRE (AKA MULL HISTORICAL SOCIETY) - NEW ALBUM 'ISLAND' OUT NOW IN EUROPE & USA & CANADA!! US/ UK TOUR DATES OCTOBER 2009 http://www.itunes.com/colinmacintyre http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=11184154276 **** Clash **** Daily Mirror **** Mojo **** The Times Album of the Week: Daily Mirror/Sunday Mail/Daily Record USA Tues 6th Oct : NEW YORK The Living Room (8pm) Thur 8th Oct: BROOKLYN Union Hall UK 15th Oct EDINBURGH The Voodoo Rooms 16th Oct GLASGOW Stereo 18th Oct INVERNESS Hootenanny 19th Oct SHEFFIELD Leadmill 20th Oct BRISTOL The Thekla 21st Oct LONDON The Lexington (Fleur-de-Lys Club) 22nd Oct MANCHESTER Night & Day 23rd Oct NOTTINGHAM Rescue Rooms 27th Oct BRIGHTON Latest Music Bar 28th Oct BIRMINGHAM Glee Club 29th Oct MINEHEAD (Somerset) The Hobbyhorse 6th Nov LIVERPOOL Zanzibar (Liverpool Music Week) Ticket & info details: http://www.colinmacintyre.com

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lpholman wrote:
September 2009

Just listened to Stone Roses new box set, you are right... It IS amazing. They deserve the perfect 10 score!!

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polyesterrbride wrote:
September 2009

Check out the Stone Roses reissue...it got a perfect 10 on pfork! http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/13449-the-stone-roses/

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Jenana wrote:
August 2009

I really really wish they would stop canceling their US tours. I want to see them, just once.

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egotist wrote:
August 2009

A Chile por favor [2]

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Thelions wrote:
August 2009

I'm with supson on this that does suck

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supson wrote:
August 2009

Entire NA tour cancelled - right from the horse's mouth, on the official site: http://www.thecharlatans.net/news.php. This sucks, I was going to see them in London in a tiny venue with probably 20 other fans! Please reschedule soon! Maybe come with Kasabian? :)

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