Rumblefish
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Rumblefish were a UK indie pop
group, formed in Birmingham in 1986. After several releases on independent labels they were signed by East West
who issued the band's only album while still together in 1992.
hit single with "Tugboat Line" in 1987 followed by releases on Summerhouse Records ("Medicine" in 1988 and "Don't Leave Me" in 1989). The band signed to Atlantic Records
imprint East West Records
in 1991, releasing a self-titled album in 1992. A retrospective album of early singles called 1234 The Early Singles was released in 2006. Several tracks were also included on compilations (Beauty, It Sells or it Smells, The Sound Of Leamington Spa Vol. 6). Members of the band went on to form Low Art Thrill
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Indie pop
Indie pop is a genre of alternative rock music that originated in the United Kingdom in the mid 1980s, with its roots in the Scottish post-punk bands on the Postcard Records label in the early '80s, such as Orange Juice, Josef K and Aztec Camera, and the dominant UK independent band of the mid...
group, formed in Birmingham in 1986. After several releases on independent labels they were signed by East West
East West Records
East West Records is an American record label, owned by Warner Music Group, and operates under WMG's Independent Label Group.-History:...
who issued the band's only album while still together in 1992.
History
The band was formed in 1986 with a line-up of Jeremy Paige (vocals, guitar), Dominic Crane (guitar, keyboards), Phil Edwards (bass guitar), and Rupert Knowlden (drums). Their first release was the track "Theatre King" on the Pink Label's Beauty compilation. The band had an IndieUK Indie Chart
The UK Independent Chart or Indie Chart is a chart of the best-selling independent record releases in the UK.- History :In the wake of punk, small record labels began to spring up, as an outlet for artists that were unwilling to sign contracts with major record companies, or were not considered...
hit single with "Tugboat Line" in 1987 followed by releases on Summerhouse Records ("Medicine" in 1988 and "Don't Leave Me" in 1989). The band signed to Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
imprint East West Records
East West Records
East West Records is an American record label, owned by Warner Music Group, and operates under WMG's Independent Label Group.-History:...
in 1991, releasing a self-titled album in 1992. A retrospective album of early singles called 1234 The Early Singles was released in 2006. Several tracks were also included on compilations (Beauty, It Sells or it Smells, The Sound Of Leamington Spa Vol. 6). Members of the band went on to form Low Art Thrill
Low Art Thrill
Low Art Thrill is a UK pop group formed from the ashes of Rumblefish who released singles, 'Kilometre' and 'She'll Kill You' and a self-titled album on Island Records in 1996. They featured on soundtrack of 'Hollyoaks' in 1996, the late night special in 2003 and the ITV programme 'Premiere'...
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Singles
- "Tug Boat Line" (1987) Pink Label (#34)
- "Medicine" (1988) Summerhouse
- "Don't Leave Me" (1988) Summerhouse
- "Everything Electrical" (1992) East West AmericaEast West RecordsEast West Records is an American record label, owned by Warner Music Group, and operates under WMG's Independent Label Group.-History:...
- "Mexico" (1992) WEAWarner Music GroupWarner Music Group is the third largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry, making it one of the big four record companies...
Albums
- Rumblefish (1992) East West America
- 1234 - The Early Singles (2006) Summerhouse