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Dark Clouds (Space Song)
"Dark Clouds" is a song by Space, released as their fifth and final single from their debut album ''Spiders'' (1996). The song peaked at #14 on the UK singles chart The UK Singles Chart (currently titled Official Singles Chart, with the upper section more commonly known as the Official UK Top 40) is compiled by the Official Charts Company (OCC), on behalf of the British record industry, listing the top-s ... in February 1997. Track listing * CD1 CDGUT6 #"Dark Clouds (Radio Edit)" #"Dark Clouds (Alternative Version)" #"Storm Clouds" #"Darker Clouds" *CD2 CXGUT6 #"Dark Clouds (Radio Edit)" - 3:32 #"Children Of The Night" – 4:22 #"Influenza" – 4:17 #"Had Enough" – 6:18 *Cassette CAGUT6 #"Dark Clouds (Radio Edit)" - 3:32 #"Children Of The Night" – 4:22 #"Influenza" – 4:17 Charts References External links"Dark Clouds" article Space (English band) songs 1996 songs 1997 singles Songs about depression {{1990s-single-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Space (English Band)
Space are a band from Liverpool, England, who formed in 1992 initially as a trio of Tommy Scott (vocals, bass, guitar), Jamie Murphy (vocals, guitar) and Jamie Island (drums), who was later replaced by Andy Parle. Keyboard player Franny Griffiths joined the line-up a year later, and the band signed to Gut Records in 1995, eventually rising to prominence with hit singles such as "Female of the Species", "Me and You Versus the World", "Neighbourhood", " Avenging Angels" and "The Ballad of Tom Jones", the latter a duet with Cerys Matthews of Catatonia. Space pursued an eclectic sound dubbed "queasy listening" by critics, embracing electronica and sampling in their work and drawing from genres as diverse as hip hop, techno, post-punk, ska, lounge music, easy listening and film scores, the result of the differing tastes between band members. The group were also noted for their deliberately tongue-in-cheek, dark humoured lyrics inspired by films, which frequently deal with topic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spiders (album)
''Spiders'' is the debut album by English band Space (indie rock band), Space, released on 16 September 1996. After signing to independent label Gut Records, the band recorded ''Spiders'' between 1995 and 1996 in Liverpool. The album combines a great wealth of styles and genres, including rock music, rock, hip hop, techno and funk. It was the result of the various musical tastes of the band members, with several songs containing several different styles within themselves. Many of the lyrics of the album, mostly written by vocalist Tommy Scott (English musician), Tommy Scott and inspired by films, are darkly humorous and largely story-driven, featuring numerous sadistic characters. Upon release, the album peaked at #5 on the UK Albums Chart in September 1996, and was certified List of music recording certifications, platinum by the British Phonographic Industry in December 1996. "Spiders" peaked at #133 in Australia, #45 in New Zealand in May 1997, and #35 in Finland. "Money / Ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alternative Rock
Alternative rock, or alt-rock, is a category of rock music that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1970s and became widely popular in the 1990s. "Alternative" refers to the genre's distinction from Popular culture, mainstream or commercial rock or pop music. The term's original meaning was broader, referring to musicians influenced by the musical style or independent, DIY ethic, DIY ethos of late-1970s punk rock.di Perna, Alan. "Brave Noise—The History of Alternative Rock Guitar". ''Guitar World''. December 1995. Traditionally, alternative rock varied in terms of its sound, social context, and regional roots. Throughout the 1980s, magazines and zines, college radio airplay, and word of mouth had increased the prominence and highlighted the diversity of alternative rock's distinct styles (and music scenes), such as noise pop, indie rock, grunge, and shoegaze. In September 1988, Billboard (magazine), ''Billboard'' introduced "alternative" into their charting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gut Records
Gut Records was a British independent record label, based in Maida Vale in London, England. Formed in 1991, Gut was founded by Guy Holmes, who had been Head of Promotions at Island Records. The first single released on the label, Right Said Fred's song, "I'm Too Sexy", became a worldwide hit. In August 2008, the company went bankrupt and its assets sold to Phoenix Music International Ltd. Artists * Aswad (signed under the Bubblin' imprint) *Crazy Frog (UK only deal, released on the Gusto and Tug imprints) *The Dualers * The Egg (signed under the Gusto imprint for "Love Don't Let Me Go (Walking Away)" with David Guetta) *Fightstar (signed under the Institute Recordings imprint) * Hairy Diamond * Hi_Tack (signed under the Gusto imprint, recordings licensed from The Netherlands) * Tom Jones * The Lisa Marie Experience (signed under the Gusto imprint) *Pulse *Puretone (signed under the Gusto imprint, recordings licensed from Australia) *Right Said Fred (signed under Tug Records ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tommy Scott (English Musician)
Thomas Scott (born 18 February 1964) is an English singer, songwriter and musician. He is the lead singer and guitarist of the Liverpool band Space. Scott started out as the band's bassist, but switched to guitar after David "Yorkie" Palmer joined in 1997, partly so that he could concentrate on vocals. Prior to Space, he has played in various Liverpool bands, such as the Substitutes (with Jamie Murphy), Hello Sunset and the Australians (with Franny Griffiths, who later became Space's keyboardist). Following Space's original breakup in 2005, Scott formed The Drellas, which in 2011 morphed into the current line-up of Space after Griffiths rejoined the band. On 22 November 2020, Scott released his debut solo album ''Marionette'' under the moniker The Thomas Scott Quintet. Biography Scott was born in Liverpool. He lived in Everton until he was five, when his family moved to the Cantril Farm Estate, now Stockbridge Village. Scott's father, a former Ford factory worker, died of canc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franny Griffiths
Francis Griffiths (1 July 1966, Liverpool, England) is a keyboardist, producer and remixer, who is best known for being a member of the band, Space (UK band), Space. He also plays guitar, melodica and piano. His main influences are Kraftwerk, Hip hop music, hip-hop, Can (band), Can, various electro (music), electro bands and Crass. Despite being a self-confessed dance music fan (person), fan, he also admits to liking Hard rock, heavy rock bands such as Marilyn Manson (band), Marilyn Manson. The strange noises produced by Griffiths' keyboard instrument, piano(contrary to rumours, he does not use a Theremin) are one of the trademarks of Space's sound. Unlike his other bandmates, Griffiths has never performed lead vocals on a Space song, track, with one exception – "I Am Unlike A Lifeform You've Ever Met", a A-side and B-side, B-side on the "Avenging Angels" single. However, on the first two Space albums, ''Spiders (album), Spiders'' and ''Tin Planet'', as well as the B-sides of v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Lironi
Stephen or Steven is a common English first name. It is particularly significant to Christians, as it belonged to Saint Stephen ( grc-gre, Στέφανος ), an early disciple and deacon who, according to the Book of Acts, was stoned to death; he is widely regarded as the first martyr (or "protomartyr") of the Christian Church. In English, Stephen is most commonly pronounced as ' (). The name, in both the forms Stephen and Steven, is often shortened to Steve or Stevie. The spelling as Stephen can also be pronounced which is from the Greek original version, Stephanos. In English, the female version of the name is Stephanie. Many surnames are derived from the first name, including Stephens, Stevens, Stephenson, and Stevenson, all of which mean "Stephen's (son)". In modern times the name has sometimes been given with intentionally non-standard spelling, such as Stevan or Stevon. A common variant of the name used in English is Stephan ; related names that have found some curre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neighbourhood (song)
"Neighbourhood" is a song by Liverpool, Liverpudlian band Space (UK band), Space, written by band members Tommy Scott and Franny Griffiths and released as the second single from their debut album, ''Spiders (album), Spiders'', and their third single altogether. It was originally released on 25 March 1996 and peaked at number 56 on the UK Singles Chart, but it was later re-released on 21 October that year, this time peaking at number 11. Outside the UK, "Neighbourhood" reached number 18 in Iceland, number 22 in New Zealand and number 90 in Australia. In September 2004, "Neighbourhood" was used by the BBC in an ident for their short-lived series ''Fat Nation''. The line "Who lives in a house like this?" is thought to be a reference to ''Through the Keyhole'', another BBC programme. The song is also on the soundtrack from the 1997 movie "Shooting Fish". Content The lyrics to "Neighbourhood" were partially inspired by frontman Tommy Scott's upbringing in the Liverpool housing estate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avenging Angels (song)
"Avenging Angels" is a song by English band Space, released as the band's first single from the band's second album ''Tin Planet'' on 29 December 1997. The song reached number six on the UK Singles Chart and number 20 in Iceland in January 1998. In Australia, "Avenging Angels" peaked at number 146 on the ARIA Singles Chart The ARIA Charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling songs and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA became the offici .... Track listings UK CD1 # "Avenging Angels" – 3:10 # "I'm Unlike Any Lifeform You've Ever Met" – 3:26 # "Bastard Me, Bastard You" – 4:26 # "Theme from 'Barretta Vendetta'" – 6:05 UK CD2 # "Avenging Angels" – 3:10 # "Avenging Angels" ( John 'OO' Fleming theramin mix) – 7:07 # "Avenging Angels" (Ultra Vegas mix) – 7:01 # "Avenging Angels" (The Jumping Soundboy mix) – 6:34 # "Avenging Angels" (Frann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart (currently titled Official Singles Chart, with the upper section more commonly known as the Official UK Top 40) is compiled by the Official Charts Company (OCC), on behalf of the British record industry, listing the top-selling Single (music), singles in the United Kingdom, based upon physical sales, paid-for downloads and music streaming, streaming. The Official Chart, broadcast on BBC Radio 1 and MTV (Official UK Top 40), is the UK music industry's recognised official measure of singles and albums popularity because it is the most comprehensive research panel of its kind, today surveying over 15,000 retailers and digital services daily, capturing 99.9% of all singles consumed in Britain across the week, and over 98% of albums. To be eligible for the chart, a Single (music), single is currently defined by the Official Charts Company (OCC) as either a 'single bundle' having no more than four tracks and not lasting longer than 25 minutes or one digital audio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Official Charts Company
The Official Charts (legal name: The Official UK Charts Company Limited) is a British inter-professional organization that compiles various "official" record charts in the United Kingdom, Ireland and France. In the United Kingdom, its charts include ones for singles, albums and films, with the data compiled from a mixture of downloads, purchases (of physical media) and streaming. The OCC produces its charts by gathering and combining sales data from retailers through market researchers Kantar, and claims to cover 99% of the singles market and 95% of the album market, and aims to collect data from any retailer who sells more than 100 chart items per week. The OCC is operated jointly by the British Phonographic Industry and the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) (formerly the British Association of Record Dealers (BARD)) and is incorporated as a private company limited by shares jointly owned by BPI and ERA. The Chart Information Network (CIN) took over as compilers of the o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ARIA Charts
The ARIA Charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling songs and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA became the official Australian music chart in June 1988, succeeding the Kent Music Report, which had been Australia's national music sales charts since 1974. History The ''Go-Set'' charts were Australia's first national singles and albums charts, published from 5 October 1966 until 24 August 1974. Succeeding ''Go-Set'', the Kent Music Report began issuing the national top 100 charts in Australia from May 1974. The compiler, David Kent, also published Australia's national charts from 1940 to 1974 in a retrospective fashion using state-based data. In mid-1983, the Australian Recording Industry Association commenced licensing the Kent Music Report chart. The first printed national top 50 chart available in record stores, branded the ''Countdown'' chart, was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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