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Modern English (band)
Modern English are an English New wave music, new wave/post-punk band formed in 1979 in Colchester, Essex, England. They are best known for their songs "I Melt with You", "Hands Across the Sea (song), Hands Across the Sea", and "Ink and Paper". The group disbanded in 1987, only to re-form two years later and then disband after another two years (1991). They reunited again in 1995 and have continued in various lineups since that time. History Formed in Colchester, Essex, in 1979 by Robbie Grey (vocals), Gary McDowell (guitar, vocals), and Michael Conroy (bass, vocals) (born 9 August 1962), Modern English were originally known as The Lepers. The group expanded to "Modern English" when Richard Brown (drums) and Stephen Walker (keyboards) were added to the lineup of the band."Mesh & Lace – Modern English – VIVID.PL" (album notes) VIVID.PL, 2007, webpage: Viv After a single on their own 'Limp' label (not to be confused with America's Limp Records) in 1979, the band signed t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colchester
Colchester ( ) is a city in Essex, in the East of England. It had a population of 122,000 in 2011. The demonym is Colcestrian. Colchester occupies the site of Camulodunum, the first major city in Roman Britain and its first capital. Colchester therefore claims to be Britain's first city. It has been an important military base since the Roman era, with Colchester Garrison currently housing the 16th Air Assault Brigade. Situated on the River Colne, Colchester is northeast of London. The city is connected to London by the A12 road and the Great Eastern Main Line railway. Colchester is less than from London Stansted Airport and from the port of Harwich. Attractions in and around the city include Colchester United Football Club, Colchester Zoo, and several art galleries. Colchester Castle was constructed in the eleventh century on earlier Roman foundations; it now contains a museum. The main campus of the University of Essex is located just outside the city. Local governme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simple Minds
Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977. They have released a string of hit singles, becoming best known internationally for "Don't You (Forget About Me)" (1985), which topped the '' Billboard'' Hot 100 in the United States. Other commercially successful singles include "Glittering Prize" (1982), " Someone Somewhere in Summertime" (1982), " Waterfront" (1983) and " Alive and Kicking" (1985), as well as the UK number one single " Belfast Child" (1989). Simple Minds have achieved five UK Albums chart number one albums, ''Sparkle in the Rain'' (1984), ''Once Upon a Time'' (1985), '' Live in the City of Light'' (1987), '' Street Fighting Years'' (1989) and ''Glittering Prize 81/92'' (1992); they have sold more than 60 million albums. They were the most commercially successful Scottish band of the 1980s. Simple Minds have also achieved considerable chart success in the United States, Australia, Germany, Spain, Italy and New Zealand. Despite various personne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English New Wave Musical Groups
English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England ** English national identity, an identity and common culture ** English language in England, a variant of the English language spoken in England * English languages (other) * English studies, the study of English language and literature * ''English'', an Amish term for non-Amish, regardless of ethnicity Individuals * English (surname), a list of notable people with the surname ''English'' * People with the given name ** English McConnell (1882–1928), Irish footballer ** English Fisher (1928–2011), American boxing coach ** English Gardner (b. 1992), American track and field sprinter Places United States * English, Indiana, a town * English, Kentucky, an unincorporated community * English, Brazoria County, Texas, an unincorporated community * Engl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4AD Artists
4AD is a British record label owned by Beggars Group. It was founded in London under the name "Axis" (after the Hendrix album) by Ivo Watts-Russell and Peter Kent in 1980 as an imprint of Beggars Banquet Records. The name was changed to 4AD after the release of the label's first four singles. Later that year, Watts-Russell and Kent purchased the label from Beggars Banquet to become an independent record label, and Kent sold his share to Watts-Russell a year later. The label gained prominence in the 1980s for releasing albums from alternative rock, post-punk, gothic rock, and dream pop artists, such as Bauhaus, Cocteau Twins, Modern English, Dead Can Dance, Clan of Xymox, Pixies, Throwing Muses, Belly and Watts-Russell's own musical project This Mortal Coil. In 1987, the label scored an international hit with the dance music single " Pump Up the Volume" by the one-off project MARRS. 4AD continued to have success in the 1990s and 2000s, with releases from The Breeders, Lush, R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soundtrack (Modern English Album)
''Soundtrack'' is the seventh studio album of English rock band Modern English. The first to be released on Darla Records Darla Records is an independent record label founded by James Agren in October 1993 while he was in New York. Darla's first release was a 7-inch by Grifters, an indie rock/lo-fi band from Memphis. Background The music of the artists on the ..., the album was produced by Hugh Jones. Track listing Personnel *Robbie Grey: Vocals *Steven Walker: Guitars *Matthew Shipley: Keyboards *Nik Williams: Bass *Jon Solomon: Drums References {{DEFAULTSORT:Soundtrack (Modern English Album) 2010 albums Modern English (band) albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricochet Days
''Ricochet Days'' is the third album by Modern English, released in 1984 by 4AD in the United Kingdom, Vertigo Records in Canada, and Sire Records in the United States. The album peaked at number 93 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Reception AllMusic AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the databa ... reviewer Alex Ogg gave ''Ricochet Days'' a mixed review, saying that it began Modern English's "slow decline toward the status of just another synth band." He warned readers that "the material, though beautifully produced by the reliable Hugh Jones and boasting some pliable hooks, lacks the conviction and attack of old. 'Hands Across the Sea' and 'Spinning Me Round' are serviceable but hardly vital additions to the band's songbook." Track listing All songs written and arranged by Rich ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mesh & Lace
''Mesh & Lace'' is the debut studio album by English post-punk band Modern English. It was released on 10 April 1981, through record label 4AD. The album was reissued on CD in 1992 with seven bonus tracks. Critical reception ''Trouser Press'' panned the album, calling it "a load of monotonous droning and shouting by a precious art band oppressively weighed down by its self-conscious 4AD pretensions." Vinyl LP track listing CD track listing Personnel * Robbie Grey – vocals, production * Gary McDowell – guitar, vocals, production * Mick Conroy – bass guitar, vocals, production * Stephen Walker – keyboards, production * Richard Brown – drums, production ; Technical * Ken Thomas – engineering * Denis "BilBo" Blackham – mastering * 23 Envelope 23 Envelope was the name given to the graphic design partnership of graphic designer Vaughan Oliver and photographer/filmmaker Nigel Grierson from 1980–1988. During this time, they created a distinct visual identity fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asbury Park, New Jersey
Asbury Park () is a beachfront city located on the Jersey Shore in Monmouth County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is part of the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the city's population was 15,188QuickFacts Asbury Park city, New Jersey . Accessed June 13, 2022. a decrease from 16,116 in 2010, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Saint (music Venue)
The Saint is a music venue located in Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States.Pike, H. (2002, July 14). Glory days revisited;Springsteen's Asbury Park poised to reclaim its status as a major music venue. ''Boston Herald'' (MA), p. 65.Barry, C. (1999, June 20). Article on rock scene omitted an important club. ''New York Times,'' NJ15. It is reminiscent of places like The Cellar Door in Washington, DC, CBGB, CB's 313 Gallery, and The Living Room in New York City, and features live, original music.Crespi, J(2013, November 5). Brothers Moving at The Saint in Asbury Park, New Jersey. ''SRO Magazine.'' Retrieved July 8, 2015.Staf(2014, December 17). The Saint turns 20. ''Arcade Radio Asbury Park.'' Retrieved July 8, 2015.Chiminec, N(2010, October 3). The Touring Musician's Guide to Asbury Park. ''Bandsonabudget.com.'' Retrieved July 8, 2015.Staf(2014). The Saint. ''DJoyBeat.com'' Retrieved July 8, 2015. The Saint was founded by Adam Jon Weisberg along with business partner Scott Stamper, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Melt With You (film)
''I Melt with You'' is a 2011 American arthouse drama thriller film directed by Mark Pellington. It completed filming in September 2010. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2011. The film was met with mixed reviews, but has since gained a cult following. Plot Friends Ron, Jonathan, Richard and Tim, have known each other since college. They reunite in Big Sur to celebrate Tim's 44th birthday. Each of them enjoy some degree of professional success but are unfulfilled with their lives. Ron is a stockbroker, but is currently facing indictment from the SEC for embezzlement. Jonathan runs a medical practice, but all of his patients are wealthy drug addicts, he and his wife are divorced, and their young son identifies more with the stepfather. Richard is a published author, but has only written one book and now teaches high school English. Tim, openly bisexual, was in a happy relationship with a man, until accidentally causing a fatal car crash five years ago that took t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pillow Lips
''Pillow Lips'' is an album by the English band Modern English, released in 1990. It contains a rerecorded version of "I Melt with You", which charted. The album peaked at No. 135 on the ''Billboard'' 200. The band again broke up after promoting ''Pillow Lips''. Production The album was written over a period of 18 months, and was produced by Pat Collier. Modern English recorded it as a trio. Critical reception ''Entertainment Weekly'' wrote that "even the lightest, most eager and abandoned melodies on this album tap a deeper vein of feeling than most songs do." ''Trouser Press'' thought that "the diverse record contains some easy-to-like bounce-pop ('Beauty', 'Care About You') but other tracks either drift along listlessly (like the enervated title tune) or sag under clichéd lyrics ('Life's Rich Tapestry'...) and equally unimaginative melodies." The ''Ottawa Citizen'' stated that "now with the band trimmed back to a trio, the sound is tighter, the spirit more lively, and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York City
New York, often called New York City or NYC, is the List of United States cities by population, most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over , New York City is also the List of United States cities by population density, most densely populated major city in the United States, and is more than twice as populous as second-place Los Angeles. New York City lies at the southern tip of New York (state), New York State, and constitutes the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban area, urban landmass. With over 20.1 million people in its metropolitan statistical area and 23.5 million in its combined statistical area as of 2020, New York is one of the world's most populous Megacity, megacities, and over 58 million people live within of the city. New York City is a global city, global Culture of New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
