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, consisting of David Ford on vocals, Jo Taylor on bass and Glenn Hooper on

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, active between 1997 and 2004. The band achieved limited success in the early 2000s, releasing 3 albums in total; ''

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before parting ways in August 2004.

History

Formation, early years and ''Better Ways To Self Destruct''

Throughout the mid-1990s,

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and Glenn Hooper played together in several small rock bands such as Sweater, Sixteen & Sheadly. After one Sheadly gig, bassist Jo Taylor approached the band and told them that they needed her to play as their current bassist wasn't up to scratch. A few years passed, Sheadly had split and once again Ford and Hooper were on the look out for new band members, placing adverts for members in the window of their local music store. In a twist of fate, Jo Taylor picked up the advertisement, and the band 'Beachy Head' were formed. After recording a few rough demos and an unreleased album, the trio re-christened the band 'Easyworld', after a lyric in their song "Better Ways To Self Destruct". The band signed to Fierce Panda and released their debut E.P., also titled ''

'' even though it did not feature the song of that name, in 2001. The E.P. was preceded by the single "Hundredweight".

Jive Records and ''This Is Where I Stand'' (2002-2003)

The band signed to

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'' and ''

'' before splitting in 2004. The band eventually split in 2004, before the split the band's label Jive was taken over by BMG and the band were due to re-release ''Kill the Last Romantic'' with "How Did it Ever Come to This?" being an additional track, with a promotional campaign being set up. However, BMG were not too keen on the band's commercial position and were due to drop them, which later prompted their split, which was revealed to Ford, when he wrote a letter to them saying he was not happy and wanted the contract cancelled.

Discography

Studio albums

*1. ''

(mini album)'' (2001) *2. ''

'' (2002) *3. ''

'' (2004)

DVDs

*1. ''I Don't Expect You To Notice'' (2005)

Single releases

References

External links

*http://davidfordmusic.com/ {{Authority control English indie rock groups Eastbourne