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Artist : The Maccabees
Album : Colour It In
Label : Fiction
Genre : Indie
Bitrate : 202 kbps avg
Source : CD (LP)
Playtime : 00:37:37 (57.7MB)
Rls date : 2007-03-22
Store date : 2007-05-07
[Track List]
1. Good Old Bill 2:11
2. X-Ray 3:15
3. All In Your Rows 2:35
4. Latchmere 3:01
5. About Your Dress 2:14
6. Precious Time 4:17
7. O.A.V.I.P. 2:20
8. Tissue Soldiers 2:29
9. Happy Faces 2:51
10.First Love 3:04
11.Mary 3:30
12.Lego 3:11
13.Toothpaste Kisses 2:39
www.themaccabees.co.uk/
The Maccabees are a Brighton-based British indie band.
The Maccabees began in Clapham, south-west London, in
October 2003. Hugo White's older brother Felix put him in
touch with Orlando, knowing he was interested in being in
a band. Orlando already knew Robert Thomas and the three
of them began rehearsing in Orlando's bedroom, much to his
brother Matt's displeasure. Hugo introduced them to his
good friend Rupert (Hugo's father was dating Rupert's
mum), and with a bass player they were able to go out and
play live gigs.
Many are confused how they came about with their name 'The
Maccabees". Simply, they couldn't think of a name and were
leafing through the Bible. Rupert (Orlando's brother
Matt's friend) flicked the holy book and opened it on the
chapter of The Maccabees.
They played minor gigs in Bethnal Green and Clapham.
Whereas Felix White was a part of Jacks Basement, but the
band was in the process of breaking up. Felix pleaded with
his good friends Orlando and Rob and his brother Hugo to
join The Maccabees. Hugo was unsure as he was lead
guitarist and was unwilling to give up this position. But
he backed down when they agreed Felix would always be on
rhythm guitar.
They went through many issues with Robert Dylan Thomas
threatening to leave the band many times and having minor
squabbles among themselves. Despite this they met John,
the head of JPR management, which allowed them to play
many prestigious gigs (supporting Ben Folds) and releasing
singles independently.
Their debut single, 'X-Ray', was released on Promise
records on 28 November 2005, and received some evening
play on London radio station Xfm London. They received
little exposure until they released their second single,
'Latchmere', on Fierce Panda Records some 6 months later
in April 2006. This was championed by Radio 1 DJ Steve
Lamacq and received airtime on MTV2. The video, directed
by Hugh Frost and Samuel Bebbington, also proved an
internet hit after it was posted on YouTube.
In mid-2006, influential music magazine NME gave the band
some extremely favourable press, including a review of
London, where the magazine called the band "The best new
band in Britain".
Russia!, and Wolfmother as part of the MTV2 spanking new
music promotion. Drummer Robert Dylan Thomas, having
broken his arm just before the band were due to begin
touring, was replaced by session drummer Elliott Andrews.
Also in November 2006, the band released their third
single 'First Love', which charted at #40.
The band are now signed to Fiction Records, and are
Their next single is 'About Your Dress'
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