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Aztec Camera
Aztec Camera were a Scottish pop/ new wave band founded by Roddy Frame, the group's singer, songwriter, and only consistent member. Formed in 1980, Aztec Camera released a total of six studio albums: ''High Land, Hard Rain'' (1983), ''Knife'' (1984), ''Love'' (1987), '' Stray'' (1990), '' Dreamland'' (1993), and ''Frestonia'' (1995). The band garnered popular success for the songs " Oblivious", "Somewhere in My Heart", and " Good Morning Britain" (a duet with former Clash guitarist Mick Jones). History Early years Aztec Camera was formed in East Kilbride in 1980 by Roddy Frame and drummer David Mulholland after they had left the punk-inspired band Neutral Blue. Aztec Camera first appeared on a Glasgow cassette-only compilation of local unsigned bands on the Pungent Records label, affiliated with the ''Fumes'' fanzine run by Danny Easson and John Gilhooly. Postcard Records The band's first United Kingdom (UK) single release was sold in a 7" format by Postcard Records—a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Kilbride
East Kilbride (; gd, Cille Bhrìghde an Ear ) is the largest town in South Lanarkshire in Scotland and the country's sixth-largest locality by population. It was also designated Scotland's first new town on 6 May 1947. The area lies on a raised plateau to the south of the Cathkin Braes, about southeast of Glasgow and close to the boundary with East Renfrewshire. The town ends close to the White Cart Water to the west and is bounded by the Rotten Calder Water to the east. Immediately to the north of the modern town centre is The Village, the part of East Kilbride that existed before its post-war development into a New Town. East Kilbride is twinned with the town of Ballerup, in Denmark. History and prehistory The earliest-known evidence of occupation in the area dates as far back as the late Neolithic and Early Bronze Age, as archaeological investigation has demonstrated that burial cairns in the district began as ceremonial or ritual sites of burial during the Neolithic, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warner Bros
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (commonly known as Warner Bros. or abbreviated as WB) is an American film and entertainment studio headquartered at the Warner Bros. Studios complex in Burbank, California, and a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. Founded in 1923 by four brothers, Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack Warner, the company established itself as a leader in the American film industry before diversifying into animation, television, and video games and is one of the "Big Five" major American film studios, as well as a member of the Motion Picture Association (MPA). The company is known for its film studio division the Warner Bros. Pictures Group, which includes Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema, the Warner Animation Group, Castle Rock Entertainment, and DC Studios. Among its other assets, stands the television production company Warner Bros. Television Studios. Bugs Bunny, a cartoon character created by Tex Avery, Ben Hardaway, Chuck Jones, Bob Givens and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Clash
The Clash were an English rock band formed in London in 1976 who were key players in the original wave of British punk rock. Billed as "The Only Band That Matters", they also contributed to the and new wave movements that emerged in the wake of punk and employed elements of a variety of genres including reggae, dub, funk, ska, and rockabilly. For most of their recording career, the Clash consisted of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Joe Strummer, lead guitarist and vocalist Mick Jones, bassist Paul Simonon, and drummer Nicky "Topper" Headon. Headon left the group in 1982 due to internal friction surrounding his increasing heroin addiction. Further internal friction led to Jones' departure the following year. The group continued with new members, but finally disbanded in early 1986. The Clash achieved critical and commercial success in the United Kingdom with the release of their self-titled debut album, ''The Clash'' (1977) and their second album, ''Give 'Em Enough ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Good Morning Britain (song)
"Good Morning Britain" is a single by the Scottish band Aztec Camera featuring special guest Mick Jones (of Big Audio Dynamite and The Clash). It was released as the second single from their 1990 studio album '' Stray''. The song was written by Aztec Camera frontman Roddy Frame. It reached number 19 in the UK Singles Chart, and number 12 on the U.S. Alternative Songs chart. Lyrics The song is a protest song, listing in its first four verses problems and marginalization affecting Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and England, before ending with the hopeful message that standing up to injustice will make the country a better place. Two contemporary politicians are referenced in the lyrics, with "ten long years and we've still got her" referring to Margaret Thatcher, and the verse about Wales mentioning Neil Kinnock Neil Gordon Kinnock, Baron Kinnock (born 28 March 1942) is a British former politician. As a member of the Labour Party, he served as a Member of Parliament ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somewhere In My Heart
"Somewhere in My Heart" is a song by Scottish band Aztec Camera. It was released as the third single from their third studio album, ''Love'' (1987). The song was produced by Michael Jonzun and written by Roddy Frame. Released as a single in 1988, the track peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart and became a top-40 hit in Australia and Ireland. The music video was directed by John Scarlett-Davis and produced by Nick Verden for Radar Films. Background Frame said in 2014 that the song has been "great" for him, but at the time of creating the album, the song was not "in keeping" with the rest of Love. Frame revealed in a radio interview with the "Soho Social" programme, presented by Dan Gray, that he considered "Somewhere In My Heart" an odd song and initially thought it would be best as a B-side. Around this time, Frame had became somewhat of a recluse, living in a remote wooden shack in Hollywood, Marple Bridge, in the hills above Manchester, "going through periods of g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oblivious (Aztec Camera Song)
"Oblivious" is a song written by Roddy Frame and originally performed by Scottish new wave band Aztec Camera. It was released as the second single from their 1983 debut album ''High Land, Hard Rain''. Chart performance The song managed a moderate charting of No. 47 on the UK Singles Chart in February 1983, but a re-release In the music industry, a reissue (also re-release, repackage or re-edition) is the release of an album or single which has been released at least once before, sometimes with alterations or additions. Reasons for reissue New audio formats Reco ... of the song later that same year proved more successful, entering the top twenty and peaking at No. 18. References External links Acoustic version 1983 songs 1983 singles Aztec Camera songs Songs written by Roddy Frame Rough Trade Records singles Sire Records singles UK Independent Singles Chart number-one singles {{1980s-single-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frestonia (album)
''Frestonia'' is the sixth and final studio album by the Scottish band Aztec Camera, released in 1995. Roddy Frame's subsequent releases would be under his own name. The title of the album refers to the community of Frestonia, in the Notting Hill district of London. ''Frestonia'' was the lowest-charting Aztec Camera album in the United Kingdom, reaching No. 100, whereas all previous releases made the top 30. "Sun", the only single, failed to chart. Critical reception ''The Independent'' determined that "apart from one or two highlights ... it's pretty dull fare, with desultory, predictable arrangements doing their best to avoid trampling over the lyrics." '' The Record'' deemed the album "a repulsive bit of narcissism that can't even make a claim for tragic portent; instead, it just sounds like the work of a poser." In 2021, ''Pitchfork'' wrote: "Less musically adventurous than its predecessor, Aztec’s 1995 album ''Frestonia'' is strongest in its softest moments, trading the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dreamland (Aztec Camera Album)
''Dreamland'' is a studio album by the alternative rock band Aztec Camera, released in 1993. The album peaked at No. 21 on the UK Albums Chart. Critical reception ''Trouser Press'' wrote that Roddy Frame "approaches a nirvana of cerebral passion on 'Valium Summer', 'Let Your Love Decide' and other ethereal treats." In a 2021 review of an Aztec Camera collection, ''Pitchfork'' thought that "''Dreamland'' isn’t completely devoid of the indie rock arrangements that characterized earlier Aztec Camera releases, and even its most experimental tendencies feel firmly at home within the band’s extended catalog." Track listing All songs written by Roddy Frame. #"Birds" – 4:56 #"Safe in Sorrow" – 4:56 #"Black Lucia" – 4:00 #"Let Your Love Decide" – 5:03 #"Spanish Horses" – 4:35 #"Dream Sweet Dreams" – 3:27 #"Pianos and Clocks" – 4:53 #"Sister Ann" – 5:13 #"Vertigo" – 4:54 #"Valium Summer" – 5:54 #"The Belle of the Ball" – 3:24 Personnel *Roddy Frame – vocals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stray (album)
''Stray'' is the fourth album by Scottish group Aztec Camera, released in June 1990 on WEA in the UK and on Sire Records in the US. ''Stray'' was praised for its diversity of songs and styles, and for the assured nature of Roddy Frame's lyrics (which had been considered the weak-point of some of his earlier material). Its understated production was also received positively, particularly coming after the group's previous album ''Love'', which sold well in the United Kingdom but had been criticised by some for being too sanitised and glossy. ''Stray'' peaked at No. 22 in the UK Albums Chart. The single "Good Morning Britain", a collaboration with Mick Jones, reached No. 19 in the UK Singles Chart. Critical reception In a 2013 review of Aztec Camera reissues, ''Uncut'' called ''Stray'' "the most inventive and durable Aztec Camera LP. Diverse, yes, but it’s exhilarating to hear Frame switching-up from plaintive balladry ('Then Over My Head') to the BAD-influenced 'Good Morni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love (Aztec Camera Album)
''Love'' is the third studio album by Scottish pop group Aztec Camera, released in November 1987 on Sire Records, Sire. While it was released under the Aztec Camera name, Roddy Frame was the only remaining permanent member of the group and he recorded the album alongside a group of session musicians. Departing from the indie and folk-rock approach of earlier records, ''Love'' incorporated Rhythm and blues, R&B influences, seemingly to break the American market. It failed to do so but did achieve commercial success in the UK, reaching No. 10 on the UK Albums Chart, albums chart, following the success of its third single "Somewhere in My Heart", which reached No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart. As a result, it became the band's most commercially successful album. Track listing Personnel *Roddy Frame - vocals, guitar (all tracks) *Rob Mounsey - bass (1), keyboards (3,6,9) keyboard programming (1,6,7,9) drum programming (7) *Carroll Thompson - lead vocals (7) *Marcus Miller (2,8), Ken ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knife (album)
''Knife'' is the second album by Scottish indie pop group Aztec Camera, released on 21 September 1984. It reached number 14 on the UK Albums Chart – their highest showing at that time. It also charted at No. 29 on the Swedish Albums Chart. Retrieved June 2009 The original release did not include the acoustic cover of "" by ; this was added after Aztec Camera's version (originally the B-side of " |
High Land, Hard Rain
''High Land, Hard Rain'' is the debut album by jangle pop band Aztec Camera, released in 1983. Three tracks from the album originally appeared on the '' Oblivious'' EP, which reached number 18 on the UK Singles Chart when re-released in November 1983. The album itself reached number 22 on the UK Albums Chart. Recording and content The majority of the album was recorded at the ICC Studios in Eastbourne. The album included two early songs by Roddy Frame, "We Could Send Letters" written in 1979 and "Lost Outside the Tunnel" which was performed by Frame's pre-Aztec Camera band Neutral Blue. The single " Oblivious" was a conscious attempt to write a pop hit. Youtube "Down the Dip" was inspired by a local |
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