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band, originally from

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during most of their career. The band were signed to Atlantic Records and later to DR2 Records/Global Music.

Debut album

In 2004 the band released an EP called "Here Comes a Close Up". Limited to a certain number of copies, it was not eligible for the

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, but did manage to sell all its

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units. The band released their debut

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''The Glitterati'' on 25 April 2005 on Atlantic Records The album was

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by Mike Clink, who previously worked with

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'' I and II) and

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. The album was completed in a

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. This was followed by the extensive 'Back In Power' tour of the UK. In early 2005, the band broke into the

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of the

with their

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"You Got Nothing On Me". Their next single, "Heartbreaker", also entered the UK Top 40. They were nominated in The Best New Band Category at the Kerrang Awards. In 2005, the band also co-headlined the second

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'New School of Rock' tour, together with

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and

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. Over the summer of 2005, The Glitterati played at

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in the United Kingdom such as T in the Park and

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and The Leeds & Reading Festival and also Toured with a number of varied acts throughout 2004-2006 including The Killers, The Wildhearts, Kings Of Leon, David Lee Roth, Jet, The Vines and many more, garnering a reputation as an exciting Live band.

Second album

In 2009, The Glitterati recorded their second album with the

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, Matt Hyde (also known for his work with Gallows
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and Slipknot). In September 2009, The Glitterati signed a worldwide record deal with DR2 Records/Global - a subdivision of

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. In November 2009, the band released "Fight Fight Fight" as a free download single. In May 2010, the Glitterati released ''Are You One Of Us?'' to strong reviews in the UK music press, including a 4/5 album review in '' The Sun''. In June 2010, the band released the single, "Overnight Superstar". On 11 April 2011, frontman Paul Gautrey announced that the band had decided to call it quits, following difficulties promoting and touring for the band's second album.

Discography

EPs

* ''Here Comes A Close Up'' - (2004) (

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Albums

* '' The Glitterati'' - (2005) (Atlantic) #128 UK * ''Are You One of Us?'' - (2010) (DR2 Records)

Singles

Videography

* "Do You Love Yourself?" * "You Got Nothing On Me" * "Heartbreaker" * "Back in Power" * "Keep Me Up All Night" * "Overnight Superstar"

References

External links

Glitterati MyspaceThe Jitty: The Glitterati InterviewPaul Gautrey 2010 Interview
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