Genres: Hard Rock, Britpop, British Trad Rock Active: 90's Formed: in Durham, England
Ocean Colour Scene, The Bluetones, Northern Uproar, Kula Shaker, Smaller, Seahorses, 3 Colours Red, Symposium, Hurricane #1, Menswear, Cast, Oasis, The Cast, Paul Weller, Travis, Ash, Black Grape, 18 Wheeler, Shed Seven |  |
Heavy Stereo was among a number of British guitar bands signed in the wake of Oasis' worldwide popularity in the mid-'90s; in fact, their only album, Deja Voodoo, was released on Creation Records, the label that discovered Oasis. What separated Heavy Stereo from their peers was their unapologetic affection for '70s glam rock; they were massively -- and blatantly -- influenced by such glam icons as the New York Dolls, Gary Glitter, and Sweet. Formed by Colin Murray Archer (vocals, rhythm guitar, piano) (otherwise known as Gem), Pete Downing (lead guitar), Nez (bass), and Nick Jones (drums, vocals, percussion), Heavy Stereo recorded a handful of singles before their debut full-length Deja Voodoo appeared in 1996. Reviews were not always kind; some critics viewed the group's glam attack as anachronistic and somewhat embarrassing. Moreover, Heavy Stereo couldn't find the international success enjoyed by their compatriots; glam rock had long since lost its flavor with the masses.
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Release: 1996
Label: Creation
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