MODERN ENGLISH - DISCOGRAPHY (52 VIDEOS)
Modern English
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Modern English were formed in Colchester, Essex, England, in 1977 by Robbie Grey (Vocals), Gary McDowell (Guitar) and Michael Conroy (Bass). Originally known as the Lepers, the band made their name in the burgeoning punk scene where they would get together exclusively to play at parties, until they were picked up by 4AD. Richard Brown (Drums) and Stephen Walker (Keyboards) were subsequently added to the line-up of the band. A debut single, "Drowning Man" was released in 1980 on the Limp Records label. The band's debut full-length; "Mesh & Lace", released by 4AD a year later, it drew heavily on the gloomy post-punk sound already patented by bands such as Joy Division. The follow-up "After The Snow" showed a huge progression, as they introduced warmth and strong guitar harmonies (most notably on the minor classic "I Melt With You"), rejecting the tinny bleakness of the debut. It was especially well received in the USA, and the band relocated to New York to consolidate a popularity encouraged by college radio. 1984's "Richochet Days" had a crisper production but less creative experimentation. By the time of "Stop Start" (1986), the band had left 4AD and Walker and Brown had quit the band and Aaron Davidson (Keyboards, Guitar) had joined. Grey initially returned to England to form a new outfit, but reconvened Modern English in 1990 with Davidson and Conroy. They released "Pillow Lips" on the TVT label in 1990, Robbie Grey and band member Ted Mason co wrote and produced a second release for TVT though it received very little enthusiasm from the label. Locked into contractual obligations, Grey subsequently put the band on hold to study and travel, leaving Mason to handle the legal issues. In 1995, Modern English again re-formed with the line up of Matthew Shipley (Keyboards) Ted Mason (Guitar) and of course, Robbie Grey. They recorded "Everything's Mad" on the Imago label. In 1998 the line up changed again, keeping Matthew Shipley and adding Steven Walker (guitars), Ian Robbins (bass) and Jon Solomon (drums). In 1999 Ian was replaced by Nik Williams (bass). In 2001 they recorded a new album 'Soundtrack' with producer Hugh Jones but due to the collapse of the record company it was shelved. Finally in 2010 this album is being released by Darla with a US tour at the planning stage.Less
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Modern English - Gathering Dust
Modern English - Smiles And Laughter
Modern English - I Melt With You (Tokes' Rock The World Mix)
Chapter 12
Modern English - I Melt With You (Official Video)
Modern English - Someone's Calling
Modern English - Tranquility Of A Summer Movement (Vice Versa)
Modern English - Smiles and Laughter (1981)
MODERN ENGLISH - Beautiful People [from: I Melt with You EP, 1989] mp3
Life in the Gladhouse by Modern English
Modern English-16 Days (Peel Session 11th November, 1980)
Modern English-Face Of Wood
Modern English-Black Houses (Peel Session 11th November, 1980)
Modern English - Dawn Chrous - 1982
Modern English-Mesh & Lace (Peel Session 11th November, 1980)
Modern English-A Viable Commercial (Peel Session 11th November, 1980)
Modern English - After The Snow (Album Version)
Modern English-Move In Light (Live 1981)
Modern English-A Viable Commercial (Live 1981)
Modern English-Token Man (Live 1981)
Modern English-Dance Of Devotion (Live 1981)
Modern English-Black Houses (Live 1981)
Modern English - 16 Days
Modern English - Just A Thought
Modern English - Move In Light
Modern English - Grief
Modern English - Swans On Glass
Modern English-Drowning Man
Modern English-Silent World
Life's Rich Tapestry
Beautiful People
Beautiful People [Mase's 12]
Life's Rich Tapestry [Dove's Groovy 12]
Beautiful People [Far Out 12]
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