The Lowland Hundred (band)

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The Lowland Hundred was a British musical group, based in Aberystwyth, Wales. The band was active between 2008 and 2014. Its core members were Paul Newland and Tim Noble. [1]

The band takes its name from Cantre'r Gwaelod, the mythical land which is said to lie beneath Cardigan Bay. The band's hometown of Aberystwyth is one of the main towns on Cardigan Bay.

The band's music and lyrics make frequent reference to the geographical and architectural features of Aberystwyth and the surrounding areas. [2]

The band released its debut album, Under Cambrian Sky, on 7 June 2010. The album and band achieved wider notability when Mojo magazine awarded the album Disc Of The Day on 12 January 2011. [3]

The band's second album, 'Adit', was released in 2011 (Hundred Acre Recordings).

The band's third album, 'The Lowland Hundred', was released in 2014 (Exotic Pylon Records). It received a favourable review by Rob Young in The Wire magazine.

Singer and multi-instrumentalist Paul Newland released a solo album as Clevelode in 2020.

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References

  1. Under Cambrian Sky by The Lowland Hundred - The Quietus, album review retrieved on 17 May 2011
  2. Providing a soundtrack for Aber - BBC Mid Wales, Band profile retrieved on 17 May 2011
  3. Mojo Magazine - Disc Of The Day - 12 January 2011, retrieved on 17 May 2011