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Youth Group
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Youth Group is a rock band based in Newtown, Sydney, Australia signed to Ivy League.
Youth Group has its roots in the Canberra indie rock scene, the group was formed in the late nineties by Narrabundah College school friends Paul Murphy, Toby Martin and Andy Cassell. The fourth founding member, Danny Lee Allen, however never lived in Canberra, instead growing up in Maroubra and then Coogee in Sydney, meeting Paul through attending Marcellin College in Randwick. Andy Cassell being one of three partners in the Ivy League / Winterman & Goldstein group of companies. Of the original members only Toby Martin (vocals/guitar) and Danny Allen (drums) remain. After various configurations, including the temporary membership of versatile Sydney musician, John Lattin of La Huva, the current lineup was finalised in 2004 through the addition of Cameron Emerson-Elliott on guitar (previously a member of The John Reed Club) and former bassist of The Vines, Patrick Matthews.
Built around the pure vocals of Martin and clean production of Wayne Connolly, the sound of Youth Group is reminiscent of power pop/indie rock artists such as Teenage Fanclub, Pavement and Matthew Sweet. However it is Martin’s insightful and empathetic lyrics which distinguish Youth Group from comparable bands. Able to create vignettes based around the emotional dynamics of his characters, often female, Martin’s lyrics are typically unsentimental but rarely unsympathetic.
Youth Group has its roots in the Canberra indie rock scene, the group was formed in the late nineties by Narrabundah College school friends Paul Murphy, Toby Martin and Andy Cassell. The fourth founding member, Danny Lee Allen, however never lived in Canberra, instead growing up in Maroubra and then Coogee in Sydney, meeting Paul through attending Marcellin College in Randwick. Andy Cassell being one of three partners in the Ivy League / Winterman & Goldstein group of companies. Of the original members only Toby Martin (vocals/guitar) and Danny Allen (drums) remain. After various configurations, including the temporary membership of versatile Sydney musician, John Lattin of La Huva, the current lineup was finalised in 2004 through the addition of Cameron Emerson-Elliott on guitar (previously a member of The John Reed Club) and former bassist of The Vines, Patrick Matthews.
Built around the pure vocals of Martin and clean production of Wayne Connolly, the sound of Youth Group is reminiscent of power pop/indie rock artists such as Teenage Fanclub, Pavement and Matthew Sweet. However it is Martin’s insightful and empathetic lyrics which distinguish Youth Group from comparable bands. Able to create vignettes based around the emotional dynamics of his characters, often female, Martin’s lyrics are typically unsentimental but rarely unsympathetic.
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Casino Twilight Dogs
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Skeleton Jar
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The Night Is Ours
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Forever Young
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zai4eg wrote:
ох как я мечтаю о снеге)))) зима, борд, плеер и forever young
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Higer91 wrote:
I love this band... casino twilight dogs is fantastic
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ayefightbears wrote:
Youth Group's wasn't the original either, though.
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fakebandit wrote:
FUCK YOU JAY Z... The original will always be the best
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danydaniella wrote:
forever young
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othmuziclova1x wrote:
Daisy Chains brings back memories :)
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DanceInStyle_09 wrote:
I absolutely love 'Forever Young', having heard it on the O.C. I immediately looked for it and had it on repeat for literally weeks and weeks. Incredibly powerful song.
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goerikgo wrote:
I JUST THEM IN DETROIT A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO. IF YOU GUYS EVER HAVE A CHANGE TO SEE THEM LIVE DO IT. THEY SOUND AS GOOD AS THEIR RECORDS.
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marcoskemmerich wrote:
Forever Young!!! Conheci a musica através de um dos episódios da serie pra mim uma das melhores, The O.C essa musica foi escolhida como a do casal Rayan e Marissa num modo de seleção um pouco inusitado!! mas tbm romantico, ligar o som e a primeira musica que tocasse seria a musica que ia simbolizar o amor dos dois, a primeira foi uma musica do 50cent (Bem romantica) depois a tão especial musica que gosto até hoje mesmo após essa musica jah ter feito sucesso! Mas é uma das minhas favoritas.
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QueeniePie wrote:
I can't stop listen to >Start Today Tomorrow< LOVE!
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Turbolek wrote:
Forever young is awesome, but i prefer an original version by alphaville. However 'Why don't the buildings cry' is OK too
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funkydory89 wrote:
i love shadowland!
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johnurocks wrote:
shadowland is way better
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thevelvetending wrote:
their best song isn't even theirs.....
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BIGTUNA69 wrote:
Do these guys have a better song than their cover version of 'Forever Young'?
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aniboulala wrote:
I luv Catching & Killing
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LouiseMansfield wrote:
loveeeee
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Jey-R wrote:
love em......
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Schmidty887 wrote:
Saw Youth Group last night at The Media Club in Vancouver, BC. Truly an amazing band live and wicked guys. A local band opened up for them Sweetheart very awesome band! i'm surprised their not on here.
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Lilian_Lies wrote:
I like CTD but the new album is indeed great.
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San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix
1 Nov 2009 | from www.youthgroup.com.au
What would the tour diary be without another mention of Roger from Pretty & Nice? Roger has a tattoo of an octopus in a storm-toss’d sea playing a Moog keyboard with its tentacles. …
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Youth Group are going to have a break from being Youth Group
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