Th' Faith Healers
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Th' Faith Healers were a UK indie rock group who were active between 1990 and 1994 and part of the so-called Camden lurch scene. They recorded multiple EPs and singles along with two full LPs. The members of the group were Roxanne Stephen (Vocals), Tom Cullinan (Guitar/Vocals), Ben Hopkin (Bass), and Joe Dilworth
(Drums).
Tom Cullinan, who handled the bulk of the songwriting, went on to help form the band Quickspace
. Signed to Too Pure
in the UK, their albums were released by Elektra
in the US. Both albums feature clear krautrock
influences, most evident in their cover of Can
's "Mother Sky
", from Lido.
The band reformed in 2009, playing at the All Tomorrow's Parties music festival
twice - first in May (curated by The Breeders
) and then again in December (curated by My Bloody Valentine).
Joe Dilworth
-Life and work:Dilworth was the drummer on the 1992 Stereolab releases Peng! and Switched On. In 2003 Dilworth played a one-off gig with Jarvis Cocker under the name Relaxed Muscle....
(Drums).
Tom Cullinan, who handled the bulk of the songwriting, went on to help form the band Quickspace
Quickspace
Quickspace was a London-based experimental rock band started in 1994.-History:Quickspace formed in London, originally under the name Quickspace Supersport...
. Signed to Too Pure
Too Pure
Too Pure is a London-based independent record label that was formed in 1990 by Richard Roberts and Paul Cox.-History:Too Pure started off as a small experimental label and had built their reputation by releasing primarily alternative/independent music which they felt was being ignored by the major...
in the UK, their albums were released by Elektra
Elektra Records
Elektra Records is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group. In 2004, it was consolidated into WMG's Atlantic Records Group. After five years of dormancy, the label was revived by Atlantic in 2009....
in the US. Both albums feature clear krautrock
Krautrock
Krautrock is a generic name for the experimental music scenes that appeared in Germany in the late 1960s and gained popularity throughout the 1970s, especially in Britain. The term is a result of the English-speaking world's reception of the music at the time and not a reference to any one...
influences, most evident in their cover of Can
Can (band)
Can was an experimental rock band formed in Cologne, West Germany in 1968. Later labeled as one of the first "krautrock" groups, they transcended mainstream influences and incorporated strong minimalist and world music elements into their often psychedelic music.Can constructed their music largely...
's "Mother Sky
Mother Sky
"Mother Sky" is a song by the krautrock group Can, written by members Holger Czukay, Jaki Liebezeit, Michael Karoli, Irmin Schmidt, and Damo Suzuki. Lasting fourteen and a half minutes, it was recorded in July 1970 for the soundtrack of Jerzy Skolimowski's film Deep End and released in 1970 on...
", from Lido.
The band reformed in 2009, playing at the All Tomorrow's Parties music festival
All Tomorrow's Parties (music festival)
All Tomorrow's Parties is a music festival which takes place at Camber Sands holiday camp in East Sussex and Butlin's holiday camp in Minehead, Somerset, England....
twice - first in May (curated by The Breeders
The Breeders
The Breeders are an American alternative rock band formed in 1988 by Kim Deal of the Pixies and Tanya Donelly of Throwing Muses. The band has experienced a number of line-up changes; the current line-up consists of Kim Deal , her twin sister Kelley Deal , Jose Medeles , Mando Lopez Todd the Fox...
) and then again in December (curated by My Bloody Valentine).
Albums
- Lido (1992, Too Pure) Recorded and mixed by Ott
- Imaginary FriendImaginary Friend (Th' Faith Healers album)Imaginary Friend is the second and last full LP from the UK indie rock band Th' Faith Healers released in 1993.- Track listing :# "Sparklingly Chime" - 4:52# "Heart Fog" - 6:53# "See-Saw" - 3:18# "Kevin" - 5:39# "The People" - 7:12...
(1993, Too Pure)
Compilations
- Too Pure - The Peel SessionsToo Pure - The Peel SessionsToo Pure – The Peel Sessions is a compilation CD and 10" vinyl LP released by Strange Fruit by arrangement with the indie label Too Pure in 1992, and featuring their three most up-and-coming bands at the time...
(1992, Too Pure) Compilation with PJ HarveyPJ HarveyPolly Jean Harvey is an English musician, singer-songwriter, composer and occasional artist. Primarily known as a vocalist and guitarist, she is also proficient with a wide range of instruments including piano, organ, bass, saxophone, and most recently, the autoharp.Harvey began her career in...
& StereolabStereolabStereolab are an alternative music band formed in 1990 in London, England. The band originally comprised songwriting team Tim Gane and Lætitia Sadier , both of whom remained at the helm across many lineup changes...
. - L' (1992, Too Pure) A collection of tracks from the first three EPs
- The Peel Sessions (2005, Ba Da Bing)
EPs
- Mr Litnanski (1993, Too Pure) Recorded, produced and mixed by Ott