Take a Worm for a Walk Week
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Take a Worm for a Walk Week is a band from Glasgow
, Scotland
, comprising members Joseph Quimby (vocals), Jonny Scott (Drums), Johnny Docherty (Guitar) and Iain Quimby (Bass). The band were previously signed to Undergroove Records
and have released three full-length albums, as well as several EPs. Their 2007 debut, Take a Worm for a Walk Week, went relatively un-noticed, but through a series of live gigs became a talking point. while their second album, The Monroe Transfer, was released in 2008 to good reviews.
with the speed of Agoraphobic Nosebleed
, and almost Jacob Bannon
esce vocals.' Midmarch records also released their split 7 inch EP with Desalvo in the same year, before Take a Worm for a Walk Week signed on to Undergroove Records
later that year.
which included a cover of Devo
's 'Whip It'. In the two years ahead Take a Worm for a Walk Week performed live across the UK
to good reviews, playing one notable live show in particular, where they performed their third, as yet untitled album in full in their home town of Glasgow
in 2009. The album was recorded in early 2010 but has yet to be given a release date, although two tracks are available on their Myspace
page.
In February 2010, Johnny Docherty joined The Twilight Sad
as their live bassist, when Craig Orzel left the band.
Take A Worm For A Walk Week self-released their new album in April 2011 to excellent reviews.
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
, Scotland
Scotland
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, comprising members Joseph Quimby (vocals), Jonny Scott (Drums), Johnny Docherty (Guitar) and Iain Quimby (Bass). The band were previously signed to Undergroove Records
Undergroove Records
Undergroove Records was founded as a British underground metal record label in 1998, the label has since become much more open minded releasing everything from the post-rock of Aereogramme to the trip hop influenced grooves of 27.-Current bands:* 27...
and have released three full-length albums, as well as several EPs. Their 2007 debut, Take a Worm for a Walk Week, went relatively un-noticed, but through a series of live gigs became a talking point. while their second album, The Monroe Transfer, was released in 2008 to good reviews.
The Debut Album
After recording two self-financed EPs Take a Worm for a Walk Week entered 4th Street Studio and recorded their debut self-titled album Take a Worm for a Walk Week in 2007. The album was released by Midmarch Records who said the album mixed 'the intensity of eyehategodEyehategod
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with the speed of Agoraphobic Nosebleed
Agoraphobic Nosebleed
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, and almost Jacob Bannon
Jacob Bannon
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esce vocals.' Midmarch records also released their split 7 inch EP with Desalvo in the same year, before Take a Worm for a Walk Week signed on to Undergroove Records
Undergroove Records
Undergroove Records was founded as a British underground metal record label in 1998, the label has since become much more open minded releasing everything from the post-rock of Aereogramme to the trip hop influenced grooves of 27.-Current bands:* 27...
later that year.
The Monroe Transfer and beyond
2008 saw the release of Take a Worm for a Walk Week's second album The Monroe Transfer on Undergroove RecordsUndergroove Records
Undergroove Records was founded as a British underground metal record label in 1998, the label has since become much more open minded releasing everything from the post-rock of Aereogramme to the trip hop influenced grooves of 27.-Current bands:* 27...
which included a cover of Devo
Devo
Devo is an American band formed in 1973 consisting of members from Kent and Akron, Ohio. The classic line-up of the band includes two sets of brothers, the Mothersbaughs and the Casales . The band had a #14 Billboard chart hit in 1980 with the single "Whip It", and has maintained a cult...
's 'Whip It'. In the two years ahead Take a Worm for a Walk Week performed live across the UK
United Kingdom
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to good reviews, playing one notable live show in particular, where they performed their third, as yet untitled album in full in their home town of Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
in 2009. The album was recorded in early 2010 but has yet to be given a release date, although two tracks are available on their Myspace
Myspace
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page.
In February 2010, Johnny Docherty joined The Twilight Sad
The Twilight Sad
The Twilight Sad are an indie rock band from Kilsyth, Scotland, comprising James Graham , Andy MacFarlane and Mark Devine . The band are currently signed to Fat Cat Records and have released two full-length albums, as well as several EPs and singles...
as their live bassist, when Craig Orzel left the band.
Take A Worm For A Walk Week self-released their new album in April 2011 to excellent reviews.
Studio albums
- Take a Worm for a Walk Week (2007)
- The Monroe Transfer (15 September 2008)
- TAWFAWW (April 2011)
EPs
- 6 Track Self Financed Ep 1 (2006)
- 4 Track Self Financed Ep 2 (2006)
- Split 7” Record with Desalvo (2007)
- Split CD Ep with Orion ArmOrion ArmThe Orion–Cygnus Arm is a minor spiral arm of the Milky Way galaxy some 3,500 light years across and approximately 10,000 light years in length. The Solar System is within the Orion–Cygnus Arm...
and With Scissors (2008)
Music videos
| Year | Video | Director | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "T.F.J.L.I.D." | Richard Walsh | YouTube |
| "Blackout" | Richard Walsh | YouTube | |
| 2008 | "Snuffelupagus" | Richard Walsh | YouTube |
External links
- Take a Worm for a Walk Week at MyspaceMyspaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....