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London, United Kingdom (1995 – present)
Trembling Blue Stars is a London based band led by former Northern Picture Library, The Yesterday Sky and The Field Mice frontman Bobby Wratten, considered by many the most brilliant and prolific songwriter in the recent history of British indie pop. Besides Wratten the current line-up includes Keris Howard, Beth Arzy and Jonathan Akerman, in many ways making the band an indie pop supergroup.
The band was formed in 1995 and all the songs on the debut album, Her Handwriting (the title is a quote from Part Company by The Go-Betweens) were recorded in Mitcham, south London, in December ‘95/ January ‘96, with long-time The Field Mice/Northern Picture Library producer Ian Catt, also known for his work as producer/arranger/co-songwriter for Saint Etienne. Released on Shinkansen Records (the label launched by Matt from Sarah Records) the album, which intimately details the break-up of a relationship, received universally good reviews.
Subsequent albums, Lips That Taste of Tears (1998) and Broken by Whispers (2000), showed a band constantly improving their skills, combining their usual melancholy with transparent pop.
In 2001 the fourth album Alive To Every Smile appeared featuring a new line-up with many ex-Sarah Records band members in its ranks: Keris Howard from Brighter/Harper Lee, Beth Arzy from Aberdeen and Harvey Williams from Another Sunny Day/The Field Mice. Annemari Davies (ex-The Field Mice) also collaborated with the band.
The band was formed in 1995 and all the songs on the debut album, Her Handwriting (the title is a quote from Part Company by The Go-Betweens) were recorded in Mitcham, south London, in December ‘95/ January ‘96, with long-time The Field Mice/Northern Picture Library producer Ian Catt, also known for his work as producer/arranger/co-songwriter for Saint Etienne. Released on Shinkansen Records (the label launched by Matt from Sarah Records) the album, which intimately details the break-up of a relationship, received universally good reviews.
Subsequent albums, Lips That Taste of Tears (1998) and Broken by Whispers (2000), showed a band constantly improving their skills, combining their usual melancholy with transparent pop.
In 2001 the fourth album Alive To Every Smile appeared featuring a new line-up with many ex-Sarah Records band members in its ranks: Keris Howard from Brighter/Harper Lee, Beth Arzy from Aberdeen and Harvey Williams from Another Sunny Day/The Field Mice. Annemari Davies (ex-The Field Mice) also collaborated with the band.
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The Last Holy Writer
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Shoutbox
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xXPepinXx wrote:
A new album has been announced for release in Spring 2010. There's also a new song from it on the band's myspace: http://www.myspace.com/tremblingbluestars :D Unfortunately, Beth Arzy has said on the page of the band's (unofficial) facebook group that it's probably the last album...
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questioverum wrote:
Well, at least that's what they do to me.
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questioverum wrote:
If you've ever been in a long distance relationship, listen to this band. Some songs will just tear your heart in two.
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filamentnovice wrote:
I agree that 'Letter Never Sent' is their best. :)
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Unwashed wrote:
Hear an exclusive session from Trembling Blue Stars in part one of my Peel Legends special on Dandelion Radio this month, streaming throughout October at various times at www.dandelionradio.com. Check the schedule on the website for when the shows go out. And, for the fourth year, Dandelion Radio are hosting the official Festive Fifty. Voting is open at the website now. Mark W
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erincvarol wrote:
amazing...
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fromghosttown wrote:
me too
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natucat wrote:
I love this band!
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ChrisMLost wrote:
Love this band, some amazing songs perfect to chill out to.
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Tubularek wrote:
very good!
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staytooned wrote:
greetings from Atlanta, GA. i <3 T.B.S.
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e-kame wrote:
good !!
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Maddjik wrote:
someone knows if a new record is in the way?
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catcy7 wrote:
love love!
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borntohang wrote:
Boyracer71 is absolutely correct. A magical song.
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BOYRACER71 wrote:
wher is "letter never sent"???? This is their best song
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frenchdefence wrote:
Still my favourite band of all time. Incredible writing.
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Mineira wrote:
♥♥♥
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ikabupini wrote:
"The Ghost Of An Unkissed Kiss" will be a classic in time..
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Pand0ra23 wrote:
My TBS collection is finally complete - they are amazing and beautiful. Hope they keep producing music for years to come..
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