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Oh! Mother Russia (Dover Album)
''Oh! Mother Russia'' is a compilation album by the Spanish rock band Dover. It was released in Japan on 23 November 2005, under a German-Japanese independent record label, Solitary Man Records. This collection spans 4 years of songs from the albums '' Late at Night'' (1999), ''I Was Dead for 7 Weeks in the City of Angels'' (2001) and '' The Flame'' (2003). Track listing Personnel Dover * Cristina Llanos – vocals and guitar * Amparo Llanos – guitar * Jesús Antúnez Jesus ( AD 30 or 33) was a Jewish preacher and religious leader who most Christians believe to be the incarnation of God and Muslims believe was a prophet. Jesus may also refer to: People Religious figures * Elymas Bar-Jesus, a Jew in the ''Act ... – drums * Álvaro Díez – bass guitar References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Oh! Mother Russia (Dover Album) 2005 compilation albums Dover (band) compilation albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dover (band)
Dover was a Spanish rock band founded in Madrid in 1992. The group was composed of the sisters and group leaders Cristina Llanos (vocals) and Amparo Llanos (lead guitarist), drummer Jesús Antúnez and bassist Samuel Titos. They recorded eight albums, selling around two million copies. They are known for their second album '' Devil Came to Me'', which led them to international fame. In 2006, their sixth album, '' Follow the City Lights'' caused controversy as the style of the group changed from alternative rock to electronic pop. The band won, among other things, the revelation group awards at the 1997 Premios Ondas and the award for best Spanish artist at the 2000 MTV Europe Music Awards. The band was disbanded in 2016 by Amparo Llanos, who has since begun another project without her sister. Band history Beginnings and ''Sister'' Dover originated outside Madrid, in the town of Boadilla del Monte, in the early 90s when Cristina Llanos, then 17, decided to form a rock band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solitary Man Records
Solitary Man Records is a German-Japanese Independent record label with headquarters in Münster, Germany and Tokyo, Japan. The record label was formed by Ingo Knollmann (singer of the Donots) and Florian Brauch (manager of the Donots) in 2006 in Japan and in 2008 in Germany, too. Artists The following artists/bands already released albums and/or EPs at Solitary Man Records Europe: * Donots The following artists/bands already released albums and/or EPs at Solitary Man Records Japan: * 3 Colours Red * Beatsteaks * Bombshell Rocks * Boysetsfire * Coalfield * Donots * Dover * Dropkick Murphys * Endstand * Fabulous Disaster * Favez * Force Of Change * Heideroosjes * The Lucky Nine * Monta * The Movement * Muff Potter * Placebo * Sahara Hotnights Sahara Hotnights are a Swedish rock band from Robertsfors, Sweden. Their style incorporates elements of garage rock, power pop and punk. History The band formed sometime around 1991/1992, "due to boredom". While in Australia, Joseph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Flame (Dover Album)
''The Flame'' is the fifth album by Spanish rock band Dover, released on 27 October 2003. Recorded in PKO Studios in Madrid with producer Rick Will and mastered by Stephen Marcussen (Marcussen Mastering, New York City). The album has sold 60,000 copies in Spain and approximately 50,000 copies in Germany. On 5 June 2004, the band played the music festival Rock am Ring in support of the album. Reception In 2005, ''The Flame'' was ranked number 484 in ''Rock Hard "Rock Hard" is a single by the Beastie Boys, released by Def Jam Records on 12" in 1984. The track contains samples from the AC/DC song "Back in Black", which was used without obtaining legal permission, causing the record to be withdraw ...'' magazine's book of ''The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time''. Track listing Lyrics and music by Amparo Llanos and Cristina Llanos. Charts Certifications Release history References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Flame (Dover Albu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Follow The City Lights
''Follow the City Lights'' is the sixth album by Spanish rock band Dover. In contrast to previous releases, the album has an electronic character. Cristina Llanos, Amparo Llanos and programmer and drummer Jesús Antúnez were joined by Samuel Titos, a newly signed bassist for the band. Daniel Alcover, with whom they had already worked with on '' Devil Came to Me'', mastered the album and later won a Music Prize for Best Sound Technician for the album. The music style shift led to the resignation of some fans. The album reached No. 1 in Spanish sales for several weeks and their first single "Let Me Out" reached the top of the charts. The album won the Best Alternative Album award at the Music Awards 2006. It was followed by the singles "Do Ya" and "Keep On Moving". The song "Do Ya" is featured in the soundtrack of football video game ''FIFA 08''. Track listing Lyrics and music by Amparo Llanos and Cristina Llanos. Personnel ;Dover * Cristina Llanos – vocals and acoustic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent Record Label
An independent record label (or indie label) is a record label that operates without the funding or distribution of major record labels; they are a type of small- to medium-sized enterprise, or SME. The labels and artists are often represented by trade associations in their country or region, which in turn are represented by the international trade body, the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN). Many of the labels started as producers and distributors of specific genres of music, such as jazz music, or represent something new and non-mainstream, such as Elvis Presley in the early days. Indies release rock, soul, R&B, jazz, blues, gospel, reggae, hip hop, and world music. Music appearing on indie labels is often referred to as indie music, or more specifically by genre, such as indie hip-hop. Overview Independent record labels are small companies that produce and distribute records. They are not affiliated with or funded by the three major records labels. According to Sound ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Late At Night (Dover Album)
''Late at Night'' is the third studio album by Spanish rock band Dover. It was released in Europe on 28 June 1999 under Loli Jackson Records and Chrysalis Records. The album was recorded between January and March 1999 at Robert Lang Studios in Seattle, Washington. By February 2000, it had reached 300,000 copies sold, being certified 3× platinum. Likewise, it is critically regarded as the band's best album. The first single released was "DJ", which immediately reached number one on the charts. Track listing Lyrics and music by Amparo Llanos and Cristina Llanos. Personnel ;Dover * Cristina Llanos – vocals and guitar * Amparo Llanos – guitar * Álvaro Díez – bass guitar * Jesús Antúnez – drums ;Technical personnel * Chip Butters – engineering assistant * Stephen Marcussen – mastering * Barrett Jones Barrett A. Jones (born May 25, 1990) is a former American football guard. He played college football at Alabama, and was drafted by the Rams in the fou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Was Dead For 7 Weeks In The City Of Angels
''I was Dead for 7 Weeks in the City of Angels'' is the fourth album of the Spanish rock band Dover, released on 17 September 2001. It sold 200,000 copies. The name of the album comes from a series of irregularities that the group had in its recording stage, as Cristina was sick for several weeks and there were a number of problems with producer Barrett Jones. Track listing Lyrics and music by Amparo Llanos and Cristina Llanos. Appearances "Love Is a Bitch" is heard in the 2000 film Amores Perros. "King George" is included on the soundtrack of the music video game ''Rock Band 3 ''Rock Band 3'' is a 2010 music video game developed by Harmonix. The game was initially published and distributed by MTV Games and Electronic Arts, respectively, in late October 2010. Mad Catz took over both roles and re-released the title on N ...''. Personnel ;Dover * Cristina Llanos – vocals, acoustic guitar * Amparo Llanos – guitar * Álvaro Díez – bass guitar * Jesús Ant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amparo Llanos
Amparo Llanos Fayos (born 27 May 1965) is a Spanish musician, guitarist and songwriter. She was the leader, along with her sister Cristina, of the Spanish rock band Dover. Biography Before the foundation of the band, she worked in the shop of her mother in Majadahonda. She took a course in history and three of Journalism, but according to her, "I left it because I was too timid". Her influences are The Beatles, R.E.M and Nirvana. Dover released his first album in 1995 ("Sister") with Amparo, her sister Cristina (vocals and guitar), Jesús Antúnez (drums) and Alvaro Díez (bass). The album was not a big success, because they sold only 700 copies. Two years later, they released " Devil Came to Me" with which they got a remarkable success of sales, 800,000 copies. In 2006, " Follow the city lights" was released, turning its music genre to electronics. A few years later, the album " I Ka Kené" was published and had a strong influence of African sounds. In February 2015, they r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cristina Llanos
Cristina Llanos Fayos (born 3 December 1975) is a Spanish musician, singer, guitarist and songwriter. She was the lead vocalist and principal songwriter of the Spanish rock band Dover. Biography She attended Virgen de Europa School in Boadilla del Monte, and she left it after repeating the course at 18 years old. After living six months in London, she worked in clothing stores that her mother run in a mall of Majadahonda. She is the younger sister of Amparo Llanos Amparo Llanos Fayos (born 27 May 1965) is a Spanish musician, guitarist and songwriter. She was the leader, along with her sister Cristina, of the Spanish rock band Dover. Biography Before the foundation of the band, she worked in the shop of ..., guitarist and band leader of Dover, who influenced her by teaching her to play the guitar and introducing her to bands like The Beatles, R.E.M. or Nirvana (band), Nirvana. She began her career in 1992 with her sister Amparo and Jesús Antúnez (musician), Jesús Antú ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cristina Llanos (musician)
Cristina Llanos Fayos (born 3 December 1975) is a Spanish musician, singer, guitarist and songwriter. She was the lead vocalist and principal songwriter of the Spanish rock band Dover. Biography She attended Virgen de Europa School in Boadilla del Monte, and she left it after repeating the course at 18 years old. After living six months in London, she worked in clothing stores that her mother run in a mall of Majadahonda. She is the younger sister of Amparo Llanos, guitarist and band leader of Dover, who influenced her by teaching her to play the guitar and introducing her to bands like The Beatles, R.E.M. or Nirvana. She began her career in 1992 with her sister Amparo and Jesús Antúnez. They found a bassist ( Alvaro Díez) and recorded the album "Sister", which was a great disappointment, selling only 700 copies. Two years later, they released " Devil Came to Me" with which they got a remarkable success of sales, 800,000 copies. In 2006, " Follow the city lights" was release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amparo Llanos (musician)
Amparo Llanos Fayos (born 27 May 1965) is a Spanish musician, guitarist and songwriter. She was the leader, along with her sister Cristina, of the Spanish rock band Dover. Biography Before the foundation of the band, she worked in the shop of her mother in Majadahonda. She took a course in history and three of Journalism, but according to her, "I left it because I was too timid". Her influences are The Beatles, R.E.M and Nirvana. Dover released his first album in 1995 ("Sister") with Amparo, her sister Cristina (vocals and guitar), Jesús Antúnez (drums) and Alvaro Díez (bass). The album was not a big success, because they sold only 700 copies. Two years later, they released " Devil Came to Me" with which they got a remarkable success of sales, 800,000 copies. In 2006, "Follow the city lights" was released, turning its music genre to electronics. A few years later, the album " I Ka Kené" was published and had a strong influence of African sounds. In February 2015, they rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesús Antúnez (musician)
Jesús Antúnez (born 25 December 1973) is a Spanish musician, DJ, producer and drummer of the Spanish rock band Dover (band), Dover. Biography Jesús was born in Badajoz, where he attended at High School until 15. He left it because he needed to work. At 17 years old, he started playing drums, having influences as Dave Grohl, Matt Cameron and Dave Abbruzzese. He moved to Madrid in 1992 where, by an advert published in a newspaper by Cristina Llanos, he joined the music group Dover. Later he would become partner of Amparo for a couple of years; even with the breakup as a couple they remained in the group. He organized his time working and playing for the group, until one day he met Julio Ruiz, director of the radio program Disco Grande from RNE Radio 3, Radio 3, whom he asked a favor to play a demo of the group. Julio set it up and he liked it a lot. Shortly after, Dover released their first album "Sister (Dover album), Sister", although international musical success would come ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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