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History

The first Dead 02/12/2001Stars album, ''Gone West'', was based on Country & Western themes, and was released in 2000 through the Mad Monkey label. In 2002 Dead Hollywood Stars released an album in CD format, titled ''Junction''. A BBC reviewer descrived the sound as cinematic and luxurious."Dead Hollywood Stars Junctions Review "
''BBC Music'', Colin Buttimer 2002 The 2005 album, ''Smoke and Mirrors'', had a more pop music style and included contributions from Quentin de Hemptinne on guitars and drummer Alex Grousset."Dead Hollywood Stars :: Smoke and Mirrors EP (Hymen, CD)"
''Igloo Magazine'', 07/13/2005

Past members

Past members of Dead Hollywood Stars have included:

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and Hervé Thomas.

Discography

*''Gone West'', 2000, CD *''Wagon of Miracles'', 2000, 12" *''Junctions'', 2002, CD *''Junctions/Gone West'', 2002, 2xCD *''Smoke and Mirrors'', 2005, CDEP

References

External links

Dead Hollywood Stars
Official site Musical groups established in 2000 Musical groups from Montreal Canadian electronic music groups Belgian electronic music groups {{Canada-band-stub