British Sea Power
Artist Type: Group
Group Formed:
2000
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Artist Biography
British Sea Power are a four-man band based in Brighton, England. Yan and Hamilton are brothers, brought up in Kendal, Cumbria, and went to the same school as drummer Woody. When Yan moved to Reading, he met guitarist Noble, who hailed from Leeds. The entire merry group gathered in Reading and converged upon Brighton. Eamon recently left the band to create his own band The Brakes.
They are an indie rock band with a sweeping, often epic, guitar pop sound, often compared to that of Echo & the Bunnymen and The Smiths. They have released two albums, The Decline Of British Sea Power (2003) and Open Season (2005), which focus on 2 themes, nature and memory.
They have also released an extensive EP collection, including The Spirit of St. Louis EP, Remember Me EP and others. Their eccentric and critically acclaimed live shows include stuffed birds, giant bears, branches and military uniforms. They also have a record of playing 'unusual' locations for their gigs, regularly going back to Yan, Hamilton and Woody's home-town of Kendal, and they have also played in the Carnglaze Caverns, Cornwall.
The band is comprised of:
- Yan (Vocals, guitar)- Noble (Guitar)
Artist Discography
Albums
Open Season (2005-04-04)
The Decline of British Sea Power (2003-06-02)
EPs
Krankenhaus? (2007-10-08)
Remember Me (2003-12-17)
The Spirit of St. Louis (2004-07-22)
Singles
A Lovely Day Tomorrow (2004-04-17)
Carrion / Apologies to Insect Life (2003-06-30)
Childhood Memories (2002-11-04)
Fear of Drowning (2001-07)
It Ended on an Oily Stage (2005-03-21)
Please Stand Up (2005-05-23)
Remember Me (2001-12-03)
The Lonely (2002-04-29)
