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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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  • tbrownsdj

    The 90's will definitely be missed.

    9 Jan 11:22pm Reply

  • Hypnaswan

    Cleopatra Grip!!! One of the best albums of all times! <3

    24 May 2012 Reply

  • Nochek

    yeah, great. lOve.

    3 Oct 2010 Reply

  • methlabforcutie

    cleopatra grip was disappointing, not sure i want to venture beyond that.

    5 Apr 2010 Reply

  • mickeyglitter

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

    26 Jun 2009 Reply

  • beatsdontstop

    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!

    23 Jun 2009 Reply

  • dave-carter

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

    1 Feb 2009 Reply

  • tiit19

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

    17 Jan 2009 Reply

  • davidwbrown

    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.

    10 Jan 2009 Reply

  • gmille46

    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.

    8 Jan 2009 Reply

  • safetygooner

    Loved Cleopatra Grip until I wore it out on vinyl

    14 Oct 2008 Reply

  • Kormaki

    beautiful tunes!love this band;)

    29 Sep 2008 Reply

  • Glaukopis83

    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.

    26 Apr 2008 Reply

  • windowview

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

    1 Apr 2008 Reply

  • SAINTRON

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

    22 Feb 2008 Reply

  • PleasureVictim1

    Underrated indeed!

    3 Feb 2008 Reply

  • tiit19

    http://www.myspace.com/cleopatragrip

    23 Jul 2007 Reply

  • GigLister

    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)

    23 Feb 2007 Reply

  • sing-sing

    Great underrated band :)

    13 Dec 2006 Reply

  • tiit19

    I love The Heart Throbs

    7 Oct 2006 Reply
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