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Chris Sheldon (born 25 September 1962) is an English record producer, particularly of rock music based in London, England. He has produced or mixed records for the Foo Fighters, Garbage, Big Country, Feeder, Therapy?, Biffy Clyro, Oceansize, Pixies and Shed 7. He lives in London, is married and has two daughters.
Sheldon was born in Pakistan when his parents were posted abroad for work and grew up in Surrey.[ citation needed ] He took his first steps in the music industry when he was a drummer in several local punk bands.[ citation needed ]
In the mid-1980s he worked as engineer in productions of artists such as Dead or Alive, Prefab Sprout, Elkie Brooks and Roger Waters. One of his first own productions was The Mission's 1990 album Carved In Sand. Therapy?'s EP "Shortsharpshock" reached number 9 in the UK Singles Chart on 20 March 1993. Their album Troublegum reached number 5 in the UK Albums Chart on 19 February 1994. Shed Seven's single "Going For Gold" entered the UK chart on 23 March 1996 at number 8. [1]
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Therapy? are a Northern Irish rock band from Larne, formed in 1989 by guitarist-vocalist Andy Cairns and drummer-vocalist Fyfe Ewing. Therapy? recorded their first demo with Cairns filling in on bass guitar. To complete the lineup, the band recruited Larne bassist Michael McKeegan. The band signed with major label A&M Records in 1992, for which they released four albums, most notably Troublegum in 1994 and Infernal Love in 1995. Ewing's departure in early 1996 preceded the arrivals of his replacement Graham Hopkins and Martin McCarrick on cello and guitar. Neil Cooper replaced Hopkins on drums in 2002. The band have remained a three-piece since the departure of McCarrick in 2004.
Troublegum is the second major label album by the Northern Irish rock band Therapy? It was released on 7 February 1994 via A&M Records. The album features a more punk-oriented style compared to the likes of Stiff Little Fingers and the Undertones rather the band's previous noise rock-influenced works.
Biffy Clyro are a Scottish rock band that formed in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, composed of Simon Neil and twin brothers James and Ben Johnston. Currently signed to 14th Floor Records, they have released nine studio albums, and following their first three albums, the band expanded their following significantly in 2007 with the release of their fourth album Puzzle, which peaked at No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart and was awarded a Platinum certification by the BPI.
Martin McCarrick is an English cellist, keyboardist, guitarist and composer, best known for being a member of Siouxsie and the Banshees for seven years, from 1987 until 1995. Aside from being a live and recording artist, he is also a teacher and visiting lecturer in music.
Oceansize were an English rock band from Manchester, formed in 1998. The band consisted of Mike Vennart, Steve Durose, Richard "Gambler" Ingram, Mark Heron (drums) and Jon Ellis for the majority of its career, with Steve Hodson replacing Ellis on bass guitar in 2006.
"57" is a song by Biffy Clyro from their 2002 debut album, Blackened Sky.
"Eradicate the Doubt" is a song by Biffy Clyro and the third single from their 2003 album, The Vertigo Of Bliss, and their seventh overall single. It reached number 98 on the UK Singles Chart.
"Glitter and Trauma" is a song by Biffy Clyro, which opens their 2004 album, Infinity Land. It was the first physical single from the album, and their eighth single overall. It reached number 21 on the UK Singles Chart and became their second top-ten hit in their native Scotland.
"Only One Word Comes To Mind" is a song by Biffy Clyro from their 2004 album, Infinity Land. It is the third single from the album and their tenth single overall. It reached number 27 on the UK Singles Chart and number seven on the Scottish Singles Chart.
Shortsharpshock is the first extended play (EP) released by Northern Irish rock band Therapy?. It was released on 8 March 1993 through A&M Records, reaching number nine on the UK Singles Chart and number 22 on the Irish Singles Chart. Its lead track is "Screamager", which peaked at number 16 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Simon Alexander Neil is a Scottish singer, guitarist and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for rock band Biffy Clyro. In 2003, Neil formed the side project Marmaduke Duke with JP Reid, releasing two studio album's The Magnificent Duke (2005) and Duke Pandemonium (2009). Another side project fronted by Neil, Empire State Bastard, released their debut studio album Rivers of Heresy in September 2023, reaching number three in Scotland, forty six in the United Kingdom, number three on the UK Rock & Metal Albums Charts and sixty-nine in Germany.
"Folding Stars" is a song by Scottish band Biffy Clyro from their 2007 album, Puzzle. It was released as the third physical single from Puzzle, on 16 July 2007 and reached number 18 on the UK Singles Chart.
Monnow Valley Studio is a residential recording studio and rehearsal facility in Rockfield, Monmouthshire, Wales.
Face the Strange is an extended play (EP) by Northern Irish rock band Therapy?, released on 1 June 1993 through A&M Records. The EP reached number 18 on the UK Singles Chart and number five on the Irish Singles Chart. The lead track, "Turn", is included on Therapy?'s second major-label album, Troublegum (1994). "Turn" and "Speedball" are also included on the Hats Off to the Insane mini-album released in North America, while all four tracks appear on the Japanese release. All four tracks also appear on the Born in a Crash mini-album released in Europe. "Neck Freak" is a re-recording, different from the version on Nurse.
"Nowhere" is a song by Northern Irish rock band Therapy?, released as a single on 17 January 1994 through A&M Records. A remix CD was released a week later on 24 January 1994. The song is featured on the Troublegum album. The single reached number 18 on the UK Singles Chart, number six on the Irish Singles Chart, and number seven on the Finnish Singles Chart. The single was released on CD, CD digipak, CD remix, 7-inch vinyl and cassette.
"Trigger Inside" is a song by Northern Irish rock band Therapy?, released as a single on 28 February 1994 through A&M Records. It is included on the band's second major-label album, Troublegum (1994). The single reached number 22 on the UK Singles Chart and number 16 on the Irish Singles Chart. The single was released on CD, CD digipak, 12-inch vinyl, yellow 7-inch vinyl, and cassette.
"Die Laughing" is a song by rock band Therapy? released as a single on A&M Records on 30 May 1994. It is featured on the Troublegum album. The single reached number 29 in the UK Singles Chart, and number 14 in the Irish Singles Chart.
The Xcerts are a Scottish alternative rock band, originally formed in Aberdeen, Scotland in 2001. They have released four studio albums, with their latest being Learning How to Live and Let Go (2023).
British Theatre are an English electronic rock band from Manchester, formed in 2011 by former Oceansize members and current Biffy Clyro touring musicians, Mike Vennart and Richard "Gambler" Ingram.
Michael James Vennart is an English musician, best known as a guitarist and singer. He is the leader of the eponymous band Vennart, as well as being a member of British Theatre and Empire State Bastard. He is also known as the former frontman of Oceansize, and as a longtime touring guitarist for Biffy Clyro.
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