Come with Us is the fourth studio album by English electronic music duo the Chemical Brothers,released in January 2002 by record labels Virgin and Freestyle Dust in the UK and Astralwerks and Ultra in the US. It features Richard Ashcroft and Beth Orton as guest vocalists.
Language. Sex. Violence. Other? is the fifth studio album by alternative rock band Stereophonics. Produced by Kelly Jones and Jim Lowe,it was released on 14 March 2005 on V2 Records. After the band's two previous albums,which contained much more acoustic music and an overall mellower sound,the band brought back the harder and more abrasive alternative rock and indie rock sound they were known for and songs such as "Doorman" and "Brother" are some of the band's most aggressive songs. A new wave influence is also prevalent on the album.
Hard-Fi are an English indie rock band,formed in 2003 in Staines-upon-Thames,Surrey. The band's most recent lineup before going on hiatus consisted of Richard Archer,Kai Stephens and Steve Kemp. Founding member Ross Phillips left the band on 6 May 2013 but returned in 2014 to promote the release of their greatest hits album,Best of 2004 –2014,and the one-off gig on 13 February 2014.
Taller in More Ways is the fourth studio album by British girl group Sugababes,released by Island Records on 10 October 2005. It was primarily produced by Dallas Austin and Jony Rockstar,with additional production from Cameron McVey,Xenomania and Guy Sigsworth. The title of the album was inspired by a line in the album's second single,"Ugly".
Marlon Roudette is an English-Vincentian singer,songwriter,and record producer. He is the former front man for the duo Mattafix who had their first number 1,"Big City Life",in 2006. After the group split,Roudette embarked on a solo career with two number one singles in Europe,"New Age" and "When the Beat Drops Out";the latter made it to number 7 on the UK Singles Chart and is certified platinum. In recent years,he is also known for his co-writing work for artists,including Sinéad Harnett and his half-sister,Mabel. He co-wrote Mabel's hit singles "Finders Keepers" and "Fine Line",as well as the Not3s single "My Lover" and Jax Jones' hit "Ring Ring". He has also co-written tracks featuring Wiley,Tory Lanez,Kranium,Bad Gyal and Busy Signal.
Everytime We Touch is the first album by German Eurodance trio Cascada. It was released on 21 February 2006. Recording sessions for the album took place from 2004 to 2006,most of which was recorded after the third single from the album "Everytime We Touch" rose to popularity. The entire album was produced by Yanou and DJ Manian,containing heavily of up-tempo Eurodance tracks,many of which are covers of hit songs from the 1980s and 1990s of the synthpop,Eurodance,and rock genres. Musically,the album is composed of dance tracks with thick Euro synths,trance beats that clock in at over 140 beats per minute and Europop lyrics. Lyrically,the album is composed of songs about love and dance floor euphoria.
"Cash Machine" is the debut single by English indie rock band Hard-Fi,taken from their 2005 debut album,Stars of CCTV. It was originally released on 24 January 2005,when it was ineligible in the UK Singles Chart due to the inclusion of a sticker. After the success of singles such as "Hard to Beat",it was re-released on 26 December 2005,peaking at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart and number 15 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. There have been three different music videos:one low-budget for the original release and two versions for the re-release.
"Tied Up Too Tight" is the second single from English band Hard-Fi's debut album,Stars of CCTV (2005). It was released on 18 April 2005. The song reached number 15 in the UK charts and was set to follow the success of Hard-Fi's debut single "Cash Machine"—a track that received "single of the week" accolades from the likes of NME,Time Out and Radio 1's Zane Lowe,who tagged "Tied Up Too Tight" as "the hottest record in the world" while receiving great support from XFM and Jo Whiley.
"Hard to Beat" is the third single from English indie rock group Hard-Fi,from their album Stars of CCTV. Despite being released as the third single,it was Hard-Fi's first of two top-10 singles,reaching number nine in the United Kingdom after being released on 20 June 2005. In the United States,the song was released as the second single from Stars of CCTV on 18 April 2006,following "Cash Machine". It gained the band some prominence in the US by entering the US Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart at number 39 a month after release. It later peaked at number 34.
In Operation is the first live DVD from Hard-Fi,filmed at London's historic Astoria venue and the full live performance,during their sold out 15 date UK tour in December 2005. The CD/DVD reached #62 in the UK Album Chart.
Stop the Clocks is a compilation album by English rock band Oasis. It was released on 20 November 2006 by Big Brother Recordings. The "retrospective collection" is an 18-track double album with the featured songs chosen by Noel Gallagher. It went 5×Platinum in the United Kingdom.
Once Upon a Time in the West is the second studio album by English indie rock band Hard-Fi. It was released on 3 September 2007 on Necessary/Atlantic and Warner Music UK. It reached #1 in the UK Album Chart in the first week of its release,and #5 in the European Top Albums.
Dig Out Your Soul is the seventh and final studio album by English rock band Oasis. It was released on 6 October 2008 by Big Brother Recordings. The album was recorded between August and December 2007 at Abbey Road Studios in London,and mixed in January and March 2008 at The Village Recorder in Los Angeles. Production was handled by Dave Sardy who had previously produced much of the group's sixth studio album,Don't Believe the Truth (2005). Lead guitarist Noel Gallagher wrote a majority of the songs,while three were written by Liam Gallagher as well as one contribution each from Gem Archer and Andy Bell.
The discography of English indie rock band Hard-Fi comprises three studio albums,one live album,one compilation album,one remix album,one extended play and 11 singles.
"Can't Get Along (Without You)" is a single from indie band Hard-Fi,taken from their second album Once Upon a Time in the West. It was released on 4 November 2007. Richard Archer has said that he thought it to be one of his best songs and TV presenter Tim Lovejoy said that it was one of the best records he had ever heard. However,despite all this,the single only managed to reach #45 in the UK Singles Chart which made it their worst charting single to date until June 2011 where "Good For Nothing" peaked six places lower at 51. On the other hand,the single has had an unexpected success in Peru reaching #1 in its second and third week.
Necessary Records is a record label based in the UK,founded by Warren Clarke,a former A&R executive at London Records and Edel,in 2003. Clarke describes that the label was born out of a creative necessity. "It's an outlet for records that should and must be heard. An outlet for artists that deserve to and will,touch the widest possible audience."
Richard Archer is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is the lead vocalist,guitarist,principal songwriter and main composer of indie rock band Hard-Fi. Hard-Fi have produced several top 10 hits and two No. 1 albums. The influence of Archer's hometown of Staines is often evident in his lyrics. He fronted a band called Contempo from 1997 until 2001.
"I Shall Overcome" is the third single from English indie rock band Hard-Fi's second album Once Upon a Time in the West. It was released on 29 February 2008. Written and co-produced by Richard Archer,it features a gospel choir and acoustic guitars along with a mariachi trumpet on the "Per un Pugno di Hard-Fi version". Tracy Ackerman contributes backing vocals on the song.
Strangeland is the fourth studio album by English alternative rock band Keane,released on 4 May 2012 through Island Records. It is their first full-length album since Perfect Symmetry (2008),as well as the first to feature bassist Jesse Quin as an official member.
Hard-Fi:Best of 2004–2014 is a greatest hits album by English alternative rock band Hard-Fi.
