Dogs Die in Hot Cars
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Dogs Die in Hot Cars is a Scottish band from St. Andrews consisting of members Craig Macintosh (vocals, guitar), Gary Smith (vocals, guitar) Ruth Quigley (vocals, keyboards, French horn), Lee Worrall (bass and glockenspiel) and Laurence Davey (drums and percussion).
and began playing together in 1993 at the age of 14. After having performed under various names they settled on "Dogs Die In Hot Cars" in 1997. In 1999 they moved to Glasgow where they met Ruth Quigley to complete the line up.
In 2003 they accrued the management of Lee O'Hanlon, who previously worked in the Stereophonics management (Marsupial) and was A&R consultant for Bjork's label, One Little Indian.
Later that year the band signed a one off single deal with EMI subsidiary label, Radiate Records. The single included the songs "I Love You 'Cause I Have To", "Celebrity Sanctum" and "Somewhat Off The Way". In autumn 2003, the band signed to V2 Records
and Chrysalis Publishing.
In July 2004 they released their debut album Please Describe Yourself (Produced by Langer & Winstanley), which included the tracks "I Love You 'Cause I Have To", "Godhopping" and "Lounger". "Godhopping" peaked at #24 on the UK Singles Chart
and remains the band's biggest hit. "I Love You 'Cause I Have To" peaked at #32 on the UK Singles Chart
.
The band list their main musical influences as Nirvana
, Red Hot Chili Peppers
, John Frusciante
, The Beatles
, Talking Heads
and Kate Bush
A song of the band's, entitled 'Nobody Teaches Life Anything ' (found on 2004 release Man Bites Man EP
) was used in a television advertising campaign in the UK by Boots between 2005 and 2008.
In 2006, following the departure of guitarist, Gary Smith choosing to study Physics and Astronomy at Glasgow University, the band entered the studio to record their second album. However, during a break in the recording schedule theremaining members decided to abandon the album.
In 2008 the band released 17 demos that they’d written for the second album, for people to remix and rewrite how they liked, with the intention being that of the best mixes for each song, they would compile a final record and share any potential royalties from it 50-50 with those who contributed. Following, however, on their website it states that "the band felt there weren’t enough mixes to warrant a release as just conclusion to the project and to the band. Realising, then, that the outcome wasn’t what would make the second album, but rather the project in itself was the heart of their second release, the band have left all the songs online to be available indefinitely to download for free via their website, for people to remix and rewrite how they want, with the continuing of the 50-50 sharing of potential licensing fees for all who make their own versions."
In 2010, frontman Craig Macintosh, performing under the name Moy, released his first solo album, The Lie. Lee Worrall, bass player is now manager at the famous Glasgow venue King Tut's Wah Wah Hut.
History
Macintosh, Smith, Worrall and Davey all met at Madras CollegeMadras College
Madras College is a secondary school in St. Andrews, Fife in Scotland.-History:Madras College, founded in 1832, takes its name from the system of education devised by the school's founder, the Rev Dr Andrew Bell....
and began playing together in 1993 at the age of 14. After having performed under various names they settled on "Dogs Die In Hot Cars" in 1997. In 1999 they moved to Glasgow where they met Ruth Quigley to complete the line up.
In 2003 they accrued the management of Lee O'Hanlon, who previously worked in the Stereophonics management (Marsupial) and was A&R consultant for Bjork's label, One Little Indian.
Later that year the band signed a one off single deal with EMI subsidiary label, Radiate Records. The single included the songs "I Love You 'Cause I Have To", "Celebrity Sanctum" and "Somewhat Off The Way". In autumn 2003, the band signed to V2 Records
V2 Records
V2 Records is a record label that is owned by Universal Music Group as of October 2007. The label was founded in 1996 by Richard Branson, five years after he sold Virgin Records to EMI....
and Chrysalis Publishing.
In July 2004 they released their debut album Please Describe Yourself (Produced by Langer & Winstanley), which included the tracks "I Love You 'Cause I Have To", "Godhopping" and "Lounger". "Godhopping" peaked at #24 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
and remains the band's biggest hit. "I Love You 'Cause I Have To" peaked at #32 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
.
The band list their main musical influences as Nirvana
Nirvana (band)
Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987...
, Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers is an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The group's musical style primarily consists of rock with an emphasis on funk, as well as elements from other genres such as punk, hip hop and psychedelic rock...
, John Frusciante
John Frusciante
John Anthony Frusciante is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, record and film producer. He is best known as the former lead guitarist of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, with whom he had been for a number of years and recorded five studio albums...
, The Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
, Talking Heads
Talking Heads
Talking Heads were an American New Wave and avant-garde band formed in 1975 in New York City and active until 1991. The band comprised David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth and Jerry Harrison...
and Kate Bush
Kate Bush
Kate Bush is an English singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. Her eclectic musical style and idiosyncratic vocal style have made her one of the United Kingdom's most successful solo female performers of the past 30 years.In 1978, at the age of 19, Bush topped the UK Singles Chart...
A song of the band's, entitled 'Nobody Teaches Life Anything ' (found on 2004 release Man Bites Man EP
Man Bites Man EP
The Man Bites Man EP was a CD containing 4 tracks that was used to promote Dogs Die in Hot Cars, who were at the time working on their debut album: Please Describe Yourself. The release was limited to 1000 copies. The third track on this CD was used in an advertising campaign for Boots...
) was used in a television advertising campaign in the UK by Boots between 2005 and 2008.
In 2006, following the departure of guitarist, Gary Smith choosing to study Physics and Astronomy at Glasgow University, the band entered the studio to record their second album. However, during a break in the recording schedule theremaining members decided to abandon the album.
In 2008 the band released 17 demos that they’d written for the second album, for people to remix and rewrite how they liked, with the intention being that of the best mixes for each song, they would compile a final record and share any potential royalties from it 50-50 with those who contributed. Following, however, on their website it states that "the band felt there weren’t enough mixes to warrant a release as just conclusion to the project and to the band. Realising, then, that the outcome wasn’t what would make the second album, but rather the project in itself was the heart of their second release, the band have left all the songs online to be available indefinitely to download for free via their website, for people to remix and rewrite how they want, with the continuing of the 50-50 sharing of potential licensing fees for all who make their own versions."
In 2010, frontman Craig Macintosh, performing under the name Moy, released his first solo album, The Lie. Lee Worrall, bass player is now manager at the famous Glasgow venue King Tut's Wah Wah Hut.
Band members
- Craig Macintosh (vocals, guitar)
- Gary Smith (vocals, guitar)
- Lee Worrall (bass, glockenspiel)
- Ruth Quigley (keyboard, vocals, French horn)
- Laurence Davey (drums, percussion)
Studio albums
| Year | Name | Charts |
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| UK UK Albums Chart The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart... |
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| 2004 | Please Describe Yourself Please Describe Yourself Please Describe Yourself is the debut studio album by the British alternative rock band Dogs Die in Hot Cars. It was first released on 12 July 2004 in the United Kingdom on V2 Records...
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| UK UK Albums Chart The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart... |
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| 2008 | Dogs Die In Hot Cars is making pop nonsense
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EPs
| Year | Title |
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| 2004 | Man Bites Man EP Man Bites Man EP The Man Bites Man EP was a CD containing 4 tracks that was used to promote Dogs Die in Hot Cars, who were at the time working on their debut album: Please Describe Yourself. The release was limited to 1000 copies. The third track on this CD was used in an advertising campaign for Boots... |
Singles
| Year | Song | Peak position | Album |
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| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
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| 2003 | "I Love You 'Cause I Have To I Love You 'Cause I Have To "I Love You 'Cause I Have To" is a pop rock song by British band Dogs Die in Hot Cars. It was their debut single on label Radiate, released alongside "Celebrity Sanctum" and "Somewhat Off The Way." The three-track release peaked at number 79 on the UK Singles Chart... " |
— | Please Describe Yourself Please Describe Yourself Please Describe Yourself is the debut studio album by the British alternative rock band Dogs Die in Hot Cars. It was first released on 12 July 2004 in the United Kingdom on V2 Records... |
| 2004 | "Godhopping Godhopping "Godhopping" is a pop rock song performed by British band Dogs Die in Hot Cars, released as the first single from their debut album, Please Describe Yourself and their second single overall... " |
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| "I Love You 'Cause I Have To I Love You 'Cause I Have To "I Love You 'Cause I Have To" is a pop rock song by British band Dogs Die in Hot Cars. It was their debut single on label Radiate, released alongside "Celebrity Sanctum" and "Somewhat Off The Way." The three-track release peaked at number 79 on the UK Singles Chart... " (reissue) |
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| "Lounger" | 43 | ||
Compilations
- Nano-Mugen CompilationNano-Mugen CompilationASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION presents Nano–Mugen Compilation is a compilation album released by Asian Kung-Fu Generation on June 8, 2005, to advertise their fifth Nano-Mugen Festival that was held at Yokohama Arena on July 9...
(with "I Love You 'Cause I Have to", 2005) - Teachers 4 (Soundtrack to the Channel 4 Television series) (with "Celebrity Sanctum", 2005)
- Keep Pop Loud (with "Beauty US", 2011 - release forthcoming)