The Glitterati
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The Glitterati are an English
hard rock
band
from Leeds
, and now primarily based in London
, England
. The band are currently signed with DR2 Records/Global Music.
called "Here Comes a Close Up". Limited to a certain amount of copies it was not eligible for the UK Singles Chart
, but did manage to sell all its limited edition
units.
The band released their debut album
The Glitterati on the 25 April 2005. The album was produced
by Mike Clink
, who previously worked with Guns N' Roses
(Appetite For Destruction
and Use Your Illusion
I and II) and Metallica
. The album was recorded in a Los Angeles
, California
studio
. This was followed by the extensive 'Back In Power' tour of the UK
.
In early 2005 the band broke into the Top 40 of the UK Singles Chart with their single
"You Got Nothing On Me". Their next single, "Heartbreaker", also entered the UK Top 50.
Over the summer of 2005, The Glitterati played some festivals
in the United Kingdom such as T in the Park
and Download Festival
at Donington Park
. This earned the band a significant fanbase across the country.
The band also were the support band to Avril Lavigne in 2005 during here Bonez Tour
their second album with the record producer
, Matt Hyde (also known for his work with Gallows
, Acroama, Trivium
and Slipknot
).
In September 2009, The Glitterati signed a worldwide record deal with DR2 Records/Global a subdivision of Demolition Records. In November 2009, the band released "Fight Fight Fight" as a free download single. In May 2010 the Glitterati released Are You One Of Us? to strong reviews in the UK
music press including a 4/5 album review in The Sun
.
In June 2010, they released the single, "Overnight Superstar".
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
hard rock
Hard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
band
Musical ensemble
A musical ensemble is a group of people who perform instrumental or vocal music. In classical music, trios or quartets either blend the sounds of musical instrument families or group together instruments from the same instrument family, such as string ensembles or wind ensembles...
from Leeds
Leeds
Leeds is a city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. In 2001 Leeds' main urban subdivision had a population of 443,247, while the entire city has a population of 798,800 , making it the 30th-most populous city in the European Union.Leeds is the cultural, financial and commercial...
, and now primarily based in London
London
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, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. The band are currently signed with DR2 Records/Global Music.
Debut album
In 2004 the band released an EPExtended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
called "Here Comes a Close Up". Limited to a certain amount of copies it was not eligible for 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 ...
, but did manage to sell all its limited edition
Special edition
The terms special edition, limited edition and variants such as deluxe edition, collector's edition and others, are used as a marketing incentive for various kinds of products, originally published products related to the arts, such as books, prints or recorded music and films, but now including...
units.
The band released their debut album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
The Glitterati on the 25 April 2005. The album was produced
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
by Mike Clink
Mike Clink
Mike Clink is a record producer who started his career as an engineer at Record Plant Studios, recording such bands as Triumph, Guns N' Roses, Mötley Crüe, Megadeth, UFO , Jefferson Starship, The Babys, Heart, Eddie Money and many others.Clink began producing in 1986...
, who previously worked with Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band, formed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, in 1985. The band has released six studio albums, three EPs, and one live album...
(Appetite For Destruction
Appetite for Destruction
Appetite for Destruction is the debut studio album by American rock band Guns N' Roses, released in July 1987 on Geffen Records. It was well-received by critics and topped the American Billboard 200 chart...
and Use Your Illusion
Use Your Illusion
Use Your Illusion is a Guns N' Roses compilation album that is mixed from the Use Your Illusion I and II albums. It has only been released in the United States, consisting entirely of songs without profanity . However, not all songs without profanity were chosen to appear on this compilation...
I and II) and Metallica
Metallica
Metallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. The current line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo ...
. The album was recorded in a Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
studio
Recording studio
A recording studio is a facility for sound recording and mixing. Ideally both the recording and monitoring spaces are specially designed by an acoustician to achieve optimum acoustic properties...
. This was followed by the extensive 'Back In Power' tour of the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
.
In early 2005 the band broke into the Top 40 of the UK Singles Chart with their single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
"You Got Nothing On Me". Their next single, "Heartbreaker", also entered the UK Top 50.
Over the summer of 2005, The Glitterati played some festivals
Music festival
A music festival is a festival oriented towards music that is sometimes presented with a theme such as musical genre, nationality or locality of musicians, or holiday. They are commonly held outdoors, and are often inclusive of other attractions such as food and merchandise vending machines,...
in the United Kingdom such as T in the Park
T in the Park
T in the Park is a major British music festival that has been held annually since 1994. It is named after its main sponsor, the brewing company Tennents. It was originally held at Strathclyde Park, Lanarkshire but since 1997 has been held at a disused airfield in Balado, Kinross-shire...
and Download Festival
Download Festival
The Download Festival is a three day rock music festival held annually at Donington Park, England . It usually takes place in June...
at Donington Park
Donington Park
Donington Park is a motorsport circuit near Castle Donington in Leicestershire, England.Originally part of the Donington Hall estate, it was created as a racing circuit during the pre-war period when the German Silver Arrows were battling for the European Championship...
. This earned the band a significant fanbase across the country.
The band also were the support band to Avril Lavigne in 2005 during here Bonez Tour
Second album
In 2009, The Glitterati recordedSound recording and reproduction
Sound recording and reproduction is an electrical or mechanical inscription and re-creation of sound waves, such as spoken voice, singing, instrumental music, or sound effects. The two main classes of sound recording technology are analog recording and digital recording...
their second album with the record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, Matt Hyde (also known for his work with Gallows
Gallows (band)
Gallows are a hardcore punk band from Watford, England. The band was formed in 2005 after the disbandment of founding member Laurent Barnard's previous band, My Dad Joe. Gallows' debut album, Orchestra of Wolves, was distributed in the United States by Epitaph Records, and they were subsequently...
, Acroama, Trivium
Trivium (band)
Trivium is an American heavy metal band from Orlando, Florida, formed in 1999. Signed to Roadrunner Records, the band has released five studio albums, eleven singles, and twelve music videos...
and Slipknot
Slipknot (band)
Slipknot is an American heavy metal band from Des Moines, Iowa. Formed in 1995, the group was founded by percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray...
).
In September 2009, The Glitterati signed a worldwide record deal with DR2 Records/Global a subdivision of Demolition Records. In November 2009, the band released "Fight Fight Fight" as a free download single. In May 2010 the Glitterati released Are You One Of Us? to strong reviews in the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
music press including a 4/5 album review in The Sun
The Sun (newspaper)
The Sun is a daily national tabloid newspaper published in the United Kingdom and owned by News Corporation. Sister editions are published in Glasgow and Dublin...
.
In June 2010, they released the single, "Overnight Superstar".
Albums
- The GlitteratiThe Glitterati (album)The Glitterati is the debut album by The Glitterati.-Track listing:# "Betterman"# "You Got Nothing On Me"# "Heartbreaker"# "Back In Power"# "Do You Love Yourself?"# "Don't Do Romance"# "First Floor"# "You Need You"# "Still Thinking About You"...
- (2005) (Atlantic) #128 UK - Are You One of Us? - (2010) (DR2 Records)
Singles
| Date | Song | 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 ... |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | "Do You Love Yourself" | 76 | The Glitterati |
| 2005 | "You Got Nothing On Me" | 36 | The Glitterati |
| 2005 | "Heartbreaker" | 45 | The Glitterati |
| 2005 | "Back in Power" | 62 | The Glitterati |
| 2009 | "Fight Fight Fight" | - | Are You One Of Us? |
| 2009 | "Overnight Superstar" | - | Are You One Of Us? |
Videography
- "Do You Love Yourself?"
- "You Got Nothing On Me"
- "Heartbreaker"
- "Back in Power"
- "Keep Me Up All Night"
- "Overnight Superstar"