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The Hours are a band formed in 2004 in London by Antony Genn and Martin Slattery. Antony Genn had previously played with the bands Elastica and Pulp, and also worked as a producer, including producing sessions for the electronic act UNKLE.
Martin Slattery is an established pianist and keyboard player, who had previously toured with Shaun Ryder’s group Black Grape. Both Antony and Martin also have worked with Joe Strummer as a part the group The Mescaleros.
The band is managed by Jeanette Lee, who runs Rough Trade with Geoff Travis and former Pulp bassist Steve Mackey. The artwork for the band, including the skull image was created by British artist Damien Hirst for his “For The Love Of God” Collection…
They have received support from Radio One DJ Zane Lowe, and from Jarvis Cocker who said “They understand what music is for – it’s for human beings to communicate with other human beings. It’s that simple, it’s that important. Let them into your life. You won’t regret it”.
Their single “Ali in the Jungle” is featured in the EA Sports FIFA 08 football game. More recently, Nike used the song in their “The Human Chain” commercial which premiered during the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. “People Say” has twice been used in the opening scenes of British soap opera Hollyoaks.
Their first album Narcissus Road was released in 2007. And led to popular singles such as Ali In The Jungle and Back When You Were Good.
Their second album, entitled See the Light, was released on 20th April 2009. It was preceded by the single Big Black Hole on the 6th April.
Martin Slattery is an established pianist and keyboard player, who had previously toured with Shaun Ryder’s group Black Grape. Both Antony and Martin also have worked with Joe Strummer as a part the group The Mescaleros.
The band is managed by Jeanette Lee, who runs Rough Trade with Geoff Travis and former Pulp bassist Steve Mackey. The artwork for the band, including the skull image was created by British artist Damien Hirst for his “For The Love Of God” Collection…
They have received support from Radio One DJ Zane Lowe, and from Jarvis Cocker who said “They understand what music is for – it’s for human beings to communicate with other human beings. It’s that simple, it’s that important. Let them into your life. You won’t regret it”.
Their single “Ali in the Jungle” is featured in the EA Sports FIFA 08 football game. More recently, Nike used the song in their “The Human Chain” commercial which premiered during the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. “People Say” has twice been used in the opening scenes of British soap opera Hollyoaks.
Their first album Narcissus Road was released in 2007. And led to popular singles such as Ali In The Jungle and Back When You Were Good.
Their second album, entitled See the Light, was released on 20th April 2009. It was preceded by the single Big Black Hole on the 6th April.
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meier wrote:
Decided to check out their album since they're touring with Noel Gallagher's HFB here in the States. WOW! Absolutely loving it.. definitely heard Ali in the Jungle before this although for the life of me I can't tell where. Great choice by Noel and co to have them as support!
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Griinx wrote:
Nice plug Ronnie O'Sullivan! [5]
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Svetlo9 wrote:
Nice plug Ronnie O'Sullivan! [4]
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Liam_Tolan wrote:
If you like The Hours, check out 'AMORISTE' http://www.last.fm/music/Amoriste?ac=amoriste www.amoriste.com
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afed77 wrote:
....so what's happening with the band? Its all very quiet - hope they are still hanging in there
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onemeg wrote:
Saw em support the twang a year or 3 back. Hooked from there and reckonm they're v good! Good tunes, good lyrics!
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Wyte_Rabbit wrote:
Kenny Florian used this as his entrance music for UFC Fight Night Vs Takanori Gomi, that's how I found out about The Hours.
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joemadden33 wrote:
Anyone notice their song in the background of the new nike commercial?! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apeBgKkJhkA&feature=PlayList&p=E7958B8C9B6B20B4&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=55
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renvitros wrote:
EVERYBODY GETS THE KNOCKED DOWN!
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killakam117 wrote:
lol heard them in a nike commercial the other night
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MrsDotCotton wrote:
Nice plug Ronnie O'Sullivan! [3]
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Oasisbobo wrote:
Nice plug Ronnie O'Sullivan! [2]
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wma1999 wrote:
Nice plug Ronnie O'Sullivan!
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cesk2010 wrote:
esta muy buena esta banda , arriba The Hours.....!
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tezzagamer wrote:
You guys need to learn to write half decent lyrics. And then get a vocalist who doesnt suck.
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ashdinosaur wrote:
They were much better than Glasvegas.
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daydreamer__ wrote:
I agree with Robbieca:D
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Robbieca wrote:
tbh, never heard of them before the U2 360° tour... Saw them in Zagreb, Croatia last night and they amazed me by how good they sound live :D will definitely look for their album :D
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macmaccaman wrote:
a surprise highlight of my TITP weekend
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AlexGuardino wrote:
I went to see The Hours supporting Kasabian yesterday, and i was impressed. My favourite song was Never See You Again. I thought the pianist was very talented and reminded me of a pixie :P
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9 Mar 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/TheHours
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as an Artist to Watch on 'iheartradio.com' for March. The
playlist goes out to over 350 radio stations in the USA. Check
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