The A.M.

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The A.M.
OriginNew York City, U.S.
Genres Alternative rock
Years active2002–present
Labels Storm Music
MembersMichael Tighe (vocals/guitar)
Andrew Wyatt (bass/keyboards)
Matt Johnson (bass)
Past members Parker Kindred (drums)

The A.M. was an American rock band from New York City formed in 2002 by rock musician Michael Tighe, formerly of the Jeff Buckley Band. Members also included bassist Andrew Wyatt and drummer Parker Kindred.

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History

After Jeff Buckley's death, Michael Tighe and Parker Kindred formed Black Beetle, along with Buckley's last girlfriend Joan Wasser. [1] When Black Beetle split, with Wasser embarking on a solo career, Tighe and Kindred formed The A.M., along with bassist Andrew Wyatt. [2] Their self-titled album was issued in 2003 on Storm Music. With influences ranging from 1970s glam rock to Joy Division and The Smiths, [3] their sound has seen comparisons with Suede, [2] David Bowie, King Crimson, [4] Roxy Music, and T.Rex. [5] As well as playing around the United States, they toured the United Kingdom and Ireland in 2003/4, as well as a date in Paris, receiving a positive critical reaction. [6] [7] [8]

Discography

Singles

Albums

1. Changeling
2. If I Was the Sheriff
3. Utopia
4. Isolation
5. It's Pouring
6. It's Not for Me
7. Spellbound
8. Deep City Diver
9. Transgression
10. Chanay
11. There Is a Time
12. Colors Are Beginning to Deepen

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References

  1. Pitchfork review of "Real Life" by Joan as Police Woman.
  2. 1 2 Counterculture review of The A.M.
  3. Manchester Evening News interview, 2003
  4. popmatters review of The A.M.
  5. indielondon review of The A.M.
  6. "The AM at The Charlotte" – review by Ruth Pott-Negrine Archived December 17, 2004, at the Wayback Machine
  7. "The A.M. + Paul Marshall | Cockpit | Live Gig Review 2003". Archived from the original on June 25, 2010.
  8. The A.M at The Hub 13/12/03 – Fashion.ie Ireland Archived November 19, 2007, at the Wayback Machine