Zatopeks
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Zatopeks are a British
pop punk
band who formed in the United Kingdom
in 2001; several band members played together in the band called 3½" Floppy founded in 1999 at Birmingham University
. They released their first album (Ain't Nobody Left But Us, 2005) on Stardumb Records
, and their sophomore effort (Damn Fool Music, 2007) on Household Name Records
in the United Kingdom
, and Insubordination Records
in the US. They have toured all over Europe. Their sound blends Lookout! Records
style pop punk
with the music of Buddy Holly
. They are also often compared to the Buzzcocks
add The Undertones
. After having seen them performing live, Lookout! Records
founder Larry Livermore
called them "one of the best bands in the world"
British people
The British are citizens of the United Kingdom, of the Isle of Man, any of the Channel Islands, or of any of the British overseas territories, and their descendants...
pop punk
Pop punk
Pop punk is a fusion music genre that combines elements of punk rock with pop music, to varying degrees. Allmusic describes the genre as a strand of alternative rock, which typically merges pop melodies with speedy punk tempos, chord changes and loud guitars...
band who formed in the United Kingdom
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 2001; several band members played together in the band called 3½" Floppy founded in 1999 at Birmingham University
University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is a British Redbrick university located in the city of Birmingham, England. It received its royal charter in 1900 as a successor to Birmingham Medical School and Mason Science College . Birmingham was the first Redbrick university to gain a charter and thus...
. They released their first album (Ain't Nobody Left But Us, 2005) on Stardumb Records
Stardumb Records
Stardumb Records is an independent record label based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.-History:Stardumb Records started its operation in 2000. Their first release was a 7-inch by local band The Apers, and releases by similar pop punk bands inspired by the...
, and their sophomore effort (Damn Fool Music, 2007) on Household Name Records
Household Name Records
Household Name Records is a DIY punk rock record label, based in London, UK. It has been home to notable artists including Howards Alias, Lightyear, and Adequate Seven. It was started in 1996 by David "Lil" Giles and Katherine "Kafren" Vik to promote unknown UK bands...
in the United Kingdom
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...
, and Insubordination Records
Insubordination Records
Insubordination Records is an independent record label based in Baltimore, Maryland.-History:Insubordination Records was founded by Beatnik Termites members Reggie Silvestri and Pat Kim in 1996. As their label specializing in Lookout! Records styled pop punk started to grow, they partnered with...
in the US. They have toured all over Europe. Their sound blends Lookout! Records
Lookout! Records
-History:Larry Livermore and David Hayes formed the label in 1987. From the start, Lookout released punk rock records, but over time expanded its scope to include various types of pop rock, reggae fusion, acoustic rock, pop punk, and indie rock...
style pop punk
Pop punk
Pop punk is a fusion music genre that combines elements of punk rock with pop music, to varying degrees. Allmusic describes the genre as a strand of alternative rock, which typically merges pop melodies with speedy punk tempos, chord changes and loud guitars...
with the music of Buddy Holly
Buddy Holly
Charles Hardin Holley , known professionally as Buddy Holly, was an American singer-songwriter and a pioneer of rock and roll...
. They are also often compared to the Buzzcocks
Buzzcocks
Buzzcocks are an English punk rock band formed in Bolton in 1976, led by singer–songwriter–guitarist Pete Shelley.They are regarded as an important influence on the Manchester music scene, the independent record label movement, punk rock, power pop, pop punk and indie rock. They achieved commercial...
add The Undertones
The Undertones
The Undertones are a punk rock/new wave band formed in Derry, Northern Ireland, in 1975.The original line-up of the Undertones released thirteen singles and four studio albums — The Undertones , Hypnotised , Positive Touch and The Sin of Pride — before disbanding in July 1983.Music guide Allmusic...
. After having seen them performing live, Lookout! Records
Lookout! Records
-History:Larry Livermore and David Hayes formed the label in 1987. From the start, Lookout released punk rock records, but over time expanded its scope to include various types of pop rock, reggae fusion, acoustic rock, pop punk, and indie rock...
founder Larry Livermore
Larry Livermore
Lawrence "Larry" Hayes , best known by the pseudonym Larry Livermore, is an American musician, record producer, and music journalist. He is best known as the co-founder of Lookout! Records.-Biography:...
called them "one of the best bands in the world"
Studio albums
- Ain't Nobody Left But Us (2005) (Stardumb RecordsStardumb RecordsStardumb Records is an independent record label based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.-History:Stardumb Records started its operation in 2000. Their first release was a 7-inch by local band The Apers, and releases by similar pop punk bands inspired by the...
) - Damn Fool Music (2007) (Household Name RecordsHousehold Name RecordsHousehold Name Records is a DIY punk rock record label, based in London, UK. It has been home to notable artists including Howards Alias, Lightyear, and Adequate Seven. It was started in 1996 by David "Lil" Giles and Katherine "Kafren" Vik to promote unknown UK bands...
and Whoa Oh RecordsWhoa Oh RecordsWhoa Oh Records is an independent record label based in Astoria, New York.-History:Whoa Oh Records Records was launched in 1998. The label is based in Astoria, New York. They release Lookout! Records styled pop punk bands, the most notable artists on their roster being The Ergs!, The Unlovables,...
)
EPs
- The International Language of Love (split with The ApersThe ApersThe Apers are a Dutch pop punk band who formed in Rotterdam in 1996. They have released their albums on Stardumb Records, apart from the 2007 album Reanimate My Heart, which was released by Sonic Rendezvous Records in Europe, and Insubordination Records in the USA. They have played about 700 shows...
, The 20belows, Twentyearsold) (2003) (Whoa Oh RecordsWhoa Oh RecordsWhoa Oh Records is an independent record label based in Astoria, New York.-History:Whoa Oh Records Records was launched in 1998. The label is based in Astoria, New York. They release Lookout! Records styled pop punk bands, the most notable artists on their roster being The Ergs!, The Unlovables,...
) - The 20belows / Zatopeks split (2004) (All-Nite Records)
- Smile Or Move (2006) (It's Alive Records)
- Handclaps & Bottlecaps (acoustic split with The CopyrightsThe CopyrightsThe Copyrights are a pop punk band from Carbondale, Illinois made up of Brett Hunter Jeff Funburg , Adam Fletcher , and Luke McNeill . They are currently signed to Red Scare Industries.-History:...
) (2006) (It's Alive Records) - Accelerators / Zatopeks split (2008) (Squinty Joe Records)
Compilations
- The European Poppunk Virus Vol 2 (2003) (Stardumb RecordsStardumb RecordsStardumb Records is an independent record label based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.-History:Stardumb Records started its operation in 2000. Their first release was a 7-inch by local band The Apers, and releases by similar pop punk bands inspired by the...
) (Song: Devil In A '55) - AMP Presents Vol 4 - Pop Punk (2005) (Song: Devil In A '55)
- Punktastic Un-Scene 2 (2005) (Punktastic.com) (Song: We Wanna Cruise Around With You)