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The Leisure Society is a British folk-pop band formed in London, UK by Nick Hemming, formerly of early 1990s indie band she talks to angels
“Please don’t forget about the past/The hungry years we hid beneath the sand,” saysThe Hungry Years, one of many standout tracks on Into The Murky Water, the new album from the band. It’s fuelled by a pointed, bittersweet kind of melancholy, the sort of feeling understood only by people who, after years of standing on the sidelines, have started to see their dreams come true - people like Nick Hemming and Christian Hardy, the creative duo at the heart of the band.
From the moment the title track creeps in with bouncing bass, flurries of flute, jazz drums and Tim Burton-style backing vocals, it’s clear that something has changed since last we met them. A year in the making, Into The Murky Water is the sound of The Leisure Society gone widescreen.
The band’s 2009 debut album, The Sleeper, came from a delicate place. Its lead track, Last Of The Melting Snow, was the product of a lonely New Year’s Eve Nick spent at the point of post-breakup desperation. Into The Murky Water comes from a happier starting point, but looks back on the bad times too. “There’s a bit of nostalgia there, a thought that it wasn’t so bad after all,” says Nick. “Without all these crap things happening, without the years of crap jobs and playing in bands that never go anywhere, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
For songwriter Nick, the journey to this point has taken more than a decade.
“Please don’t forget about the past/The hungry years we hid beneath the sand,” says
The Hungry Years, one of many standout tracks on Into The Murky Water, the new album from the band. It’s fuelled by a pointed, bittersweet kind of melancholy, the sort of feeling understood only by people who, after years of standing on the sidelines, have started to see their dreams come true - people like Nick Hemming and Christian Hardy, the creative duo at the heart of the band.
From the moment the title track creeps in with bouncing bass, flurries of flute, jazz drums and Tim Burton-style backing vocals, it’s clear that something has changed since last we met them. A year in the making, Into The Murky Water is the sound of The Leisure Society gone widescreen.
The band’s 2009 debut album, The Sleeper, came from a delicate place. Its lead track, Last Of The Melting Snow, was the product of a lonely New Year’s Eve Nick spent at the point of post-breakup desperation. Into The Murky Water comes from a happier starting point, but looks back on the bad times too. “There’s a bit of nostalgia there, a thought that it wasn’t so bad after all,” says Nick. “Without all these crap things happening, without the years of crap jobs and playing in bands that never go anywhere, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
For songwriter Nick, the journey to this point has taken more than a decade.
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Featured Tracks
| FULL TRACK Flying | 3:43 |
| FULL TRACK Weir Road | 4:09 |
| FULL TRACK It Dissolves In The Writing | 4:50 |
| FULL TRACK Notions Of What Is Right | 2:24 |
| FULL TRACK Wanderin' Star | 2:25 |
| FULL TRACK C'Mon Anon | 2:24 |
Top Albums
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The Sleeper
The Leisure Society
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angelheart41 wrote:
One of the best bands around. Fame is just around the corner
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KenoFaca wrote:
Tyrannosaur brought me here! We Were Wasted <3
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russthefan wrote:
great english sound for these guys both albums I own are excellent love it
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tjd9 wrote:
I just found out about these guys by accident. So glad I did.
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Criznittle wrote:
The Leisure Society "This Phantom Life" is featured on Indie/Rock Playlist: July (2011) http://theindierockplaylist.com
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omgface wrote:
my review of the album: http://bugsy0123.blogspot.com/2011/06/leisure-society-into-murky-water.html
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fairlycoherent wrote:
Fairly Coherent loves the new album and in particular 'This Phantom Life'. We posted it at http://www.fairlycoherent.com/2011/06/single-leisure-society-this-phantom.html. Keep making that great music.
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otony2300 wrote:
really dig the new album
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mellowdoubt wrote:
Pretty annoying that "Dust on the Dancefloor" and "Our Hearts Burn Like Damp Matches" are incorrectly re-directing :(
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spikemonkey3000 wrote:
Here's a belated review of Into The Murky Water - what a brilliant album! http://www.quiffprofro.com/2011/05/album-review-leisure-society-into-murky.html
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EricValeev wrote:
Into The Murky Water
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2didone wrote:
SPAM :) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Music-is-my-Friend-with-Benefits/194044243958172
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milesmusica wrote:
The Leisure Society & Stornoway are the best two bands I've heard in a long, long time. Waiting excitedly for the new album to arrive.
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VanderMUSE wrote:
into the murky water is a great album.
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Simon_FM wrote:
Cannot wait for the new album, The Leisure Society are fantastic.
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BozekVooDoo wrote:
Great group! :)
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SirNeilGlen wrote:
new album out soon, can't wait!
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the_jezmeister wrote:
plus Nick Hemming himself will be appearing! ever wondered what "Last Of The Melting Snow" might sound like reworked for a string quartet? it might be worth a quick trip down to Kings Place this evening to find out http://www.last.fm/event/1823317+Re-arranging+Folk
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the_jezmeister wrote:
Fans of The Leisure Society might be interested to take a look at this upcoming Arctic Circle event at Kings Place http://www.last.fm/event/1823317+Re-arranging+Folk featuring Mike Siddell alongside a host of other recommended folk talent.
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j-elmo wrote:
♥ them
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Events
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Feb
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The Leisure Society
Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich, United Kingdom
4 going
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Feb
16
Harley Live presents The Leisure Society
The Harley, Sheffield, United Kingdom
1 going
- Feb 16 The Leisure Society at The Harley The Harley, Sheffield, United Kingdom
News
New single and video from The Leisure Society
27 Oct 2011 | from www.willkommenrecords.co.uk
The Leisure Society have a new single out on Full Time Hobby.
The video is below: The band have two sold out cathedral dates left
in support of Laura Marling before playing at the Barbican with the
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New Album & Tooooour!
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New Album & Tooooour!
8 Feb 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/theleisuresociety
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