Forward (Turn album)
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Forward was the second album from Turn
, a Meath based indie rock band. Their first album had seen a large interest from Ireland and the UK but it seemed to die away as quickly as it rose due to poor marketing and promotion from Infectious Records. The band were dropped from Infectious Records
and forced to create 'Nurture Records' in order to release music. After this the band struggled to finance and produce 2001's "In Position EP
", but the EP managed to secure a loyal fanbase in Ireland and constant touring helped the band get back on their feet and start recording 'Forward' in 2002. However, tragedy again struck the band when original bass player Gavin Fox
left to join Idlewild
.
The Album was finished in early 2003 and released to rave reviews and strong sales, managing to enter the Irish charts at No.8. The Album is considered Turn's strongest of their catalogue and showed a massive musical growth from their debut "Antisocial
".
02. Dumb As It Is (3:06)
03. Harder (3:13)
04. Summer Song (2:40)
05. In Position (2:54)
06. Without You (4:01)
07. Another Year Over (2:54)
08. Ain't It A Love (2:44)
09. Can't Keep Waiting (2:38)
10. I Close My Eyes (4:39)
11. Even Though (4:17)
12. Forward (3:30)
Forward at Irish Music Central
Original Bassist Gavin Fox
left the band on New Year's Eve 2002 and was replaced by ex-Skindive
bassist, Alan Lee. Alan stayed with the band for two years before being replaced by Ciaran Kavanagh from Irish band The Rags.
"No More" is called "I Close My Eyes" on the CD because Ollie Cole couldn't remember the name of the song on the day the artwork was being done."
Alan Lee played live supporting the album but joined just when recording was finished.
Turn (band)
Turn were an Irish band. They formed in 1998 when lead singer/guitarist Ollie Cole and drummer Ian Melady joined forces with Dublin bass player Gavin Fox, who they met at a local recording studio...
, a Meath based indie rock band. Their first album had seen a large interest from Ireland and the UK but it seemed to die away as quickly as it rose due to poor marketing and promotion from Infectious Records. The band were dropped from Infectious Records
Infectious Records
Infectious Records is a record label whose bands have included Ash, Local Natives, Symposium, My Vitriol, Seafood, The Paradise Motel, General Fiasco and The Subways. Infectious was established by Korda Marshall after leaving RCA, and became part of Marshall's Mushroom Records UK operation in the...
and forced to create 'Nurture Records' in order to release music. After this the band struggled to finance and produce 2001's "In Position EP
In Position EP
- In Position EP :In Position is a six track EP recorded by Irish band Turn in 2001. It was recorded by the band without any record company involvement after they left Infectious Records in 2000. In Position the song would later be re-recorded and appear on Turn's second full length album, Forward...
", but the EP managed to secure a loyal fanbase in Ireland and constant touring helped the band get back on their feet and start recording 'Forward' in 2002. However, tragedy again struck the band when original bass player Gavin Fox
Gavin Fox
For the Canadian Actor see Gavin Fox Gavin Bernard Fox is bass player with the band Concerto For Constantine. He has also been in the band Vega 4, Scottish rock band Idlewild, and Irish indie rock band Turn.-References:...
left to join Idlewild
Idlewild (band)
Idlewild are a Scottish rock band, formed in Edinburgh, in 1995, comprising Roddy Woomble , Rod Jones , Colin Newton , Allan Stewart and Gareth Russell...
.
The Album was finished in early 2003 and released to rave reviews and strong sales, managing to enter the Irish charts at No.8. The Album is considered Turn's strongest of their catalogue and showed a massive musical growth from their debut "Antisocial
Antisocial (album)
Antisocial was the first full length album released by Turn, an Irish rock trio from Kells, County Meath. Turn began recording the album around 1998 and one of the tracks , appeared on the Check My Ears EP that the band released in 2000. The album was released on Infectious Records in 2000 to...
".
Track listing
01. You Got Style (5:11)02. Dumb As It Is (3:06)
03. Harder (3:13)
04. Summer Song (2:40)
05. In Position (2:54)
06. Without You (4:01)
07. Another Year Over (2:54)
08. Ain't It A Love (2:44)
09. Can't Keep Waiting (2:38)
10. I Close My Eyes (4:39)
11. Even Though (4:17)
12. Forward (3:30)
Forward at Irish Music Central
Trivia
Forward is the highest selling Turn album to date and was the only one of the three recorded without a record company being involved.Original Bassist Gavin Fox
Gavin Fox
For the Canadian Actor see Gavin Fox Gavin Bernard Fox is bass player with the band Concerto For Constantine. He has also been in the band Vega 4, Scottish rock band Idlewild, and Irish indie rock band Turn.-References:...
left the band on New Year's Eve 2002 and was replaced by ex-Skindive
Skindive
Skindive are an Irish Electro/rock band formed in the late 1990s in Dublin. The band incorporates electronic sounds into often harsh and atmospheric music and comparisons are often drawn to the band Garbage because of the juxtaposition of heavily distorted guitars and clean female...
bassist, Alan Lee. Alan stayed with the band for two years before being replaced by Ciaran Kavanagh from Irish band The Rags.
"No More" is called "I Close My Eyes" on the CD because Ollie Cole couldn't remember the name of the song on the day the artwork was being done."
Album Line Up
- Ollie Cole - Vocals, Guitar, Piano,
- Ian Melady - Drums, Backing Vocals,
- Gavin FoxGavin FoxFor the Canadian Actor see Gavin Fox Gavin Bernard Fox is bass player with the band Concerto For Constantine. He has also been in the band Vega 4, Scottish rock band Idlewild, and Irish indie rock band Turn.-References:...
- Bass
Alan Lee played live supporting the album but joined just when recording was finished.
Production
- Producer, Engineer, Mixer: - Marc Carolan (MC),
- Mastered by: - Nick Webb (at Abbey Road),
- Recorded At: - Sun Studios, Dublin,
- Mixed At: - Grouse LodgeGrouse LodgeGrouse Lodge is a recording studio in County Westmeath, Ireland. Designed by Andy Munro it has two studios and living quarters in nine stone outhouses, integrating the existing 275 year old stone structure...
and Pulse Recording Studio, - Mastered: - Abbey Road StudiosAbbey Road StudiosAbbey Road Studios is a recording studio located at 3 Abbey Road, St John's Wood, City of Westminster, London, England. It was established in November 1931 by the Gramophone Company, a predecessor of British music company EMI, its present owner...
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