The Ordinary Boys

Surge Tracks

• I Luv U
• Life will be the death of me
• Lonely At The Top
• Nine2Five (feat. Lady Sovereign)
• Seaside
• Talk Talk Talk
• Week In Week Out

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Artist Biography

Worthing, Brighton, United Kingdom (2002 - 2007)

The Ordinary Boys were an English ska/rock group from Worthing. Originally known as Next in Line, they released three records of Jam/Specials/Smiths-influenced Britpop between 2003 and 2006 to moderate commercial success and critical acclaim. The band went on hiatus in 2007 and announced their official dissolution in 2008.

The band is heavily influenced by the Mod Revival, Britpop, and various 1980s English bands. They have successfully built a large and loyal army of fans known as "The Ordinary Army".

Its members are Samuel Preston, who likes to be known as Preston, (vocals, guitar), William J. Brown (guitar), James Gregory (bass), and Simon Goldring (drums), who replaced Charles "Chuck" Stanley in 2005. Their influences include The Smiths (their name comes from a Morrissey song), The Jam, The Clash, and The Specials (a cover of the song "Little Bitch" appeared on their debut album, and singer Terry Hall appeared in the video for "Seaside") amongst other groups. Among their non-English influences are The Ramones, and they occasionally perform covers of their songs live.

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Artist Discography

Albums

Brassbound (20 June 2005)
How to Get Everything You Ever Wanted in Ten Easy Steps (23 October 2006)
Over the Counter Culture (5 August 2004)

Singles

Boys Will Be Boys (6 June 2005)
I Luv U (15 January 2007)
Life Will Be the Death of Me (2005)
Lonely at the Top (16 October 2006)
Maybe Someday (2 February 2004)
Nine2Five (2006)
Talk Talk Talk (2004)
Week In Week Out (5 April 2004)

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