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| Adam Franklin | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Alternative rock |
| Instruments | Guitar, singing |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Associated acts | Swervedriver, Toshack Highway, Magnetic Morning, Sophia, Shake Appeal |
Adam Franklin is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter who is the front-man of the alternative rock band Swervedriver (1989–99, 2007–present) as well as the main creative force behind Toshack Highway (1999–2006) and currently releases records under his own name with his touring band Bolts of Melody. Franklin has released three independent studio albums in addition to three albums and two EPs under the monicker "Toshack Highway". He also sings and plays guitar in Magnetic Morning, a collaboration with Sam Fogarino from Interpol who have released an EP and a full-length album. Franklin is also a long time member of the Sophia collective.[1]
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Adam Franklin (& Bolts of Melody)
[edit] Studio Albums
| Year | Album Details[2] |
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| 2007 | Bolts of Melody
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| 2009 | Spent Bullets
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| 2010 | I Could Sleep for a Thousand Years
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[edit] Singles and appearances
| Year | Details[2] | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "Outdoor Miner"
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From the tribute compilation A Houseguest’s Wish: Translations of Wire’s 'Outdoor Miner' |
| 2006 | "S.O.S."
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Tracklist: 1. "S.O.S." (ABBA cover) 2. "Son of Sam" (Elliott Smith cover) |
| 2008 | "Shine a Light"
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Performed with Handsome Furs (Wolf Parade cover) |
| 2010 | "The Black Angel’s Death Song"
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As “Adam Franklin & Bolts of Melody” |
[edit] Radio sessions
| Year | Details[2] | Tracklist |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | KEXP Session (NYC)
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1. "99th Dream" 2. "The Streets That Spin Off" 3. "Sundown" 4. "Song of Solomon" Recorded at the Museum of Television & Radio in New York City for "The Morning Show" with John Richards, KEXP Seattle |
| 2007 | KEXP Session (Seattle)
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1. "Morning Rain" 2. "Shining Somewhere" 3. "Birdsong (Moonshiner Version)" 4. "Song of Solomon" Recorded in studio at KEXP Seattle for "The Morning Show" with John Richards |
| 2009 | A Soundworld of Rain
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Recorded December 2007 at Jamnow Studios, Tinton Falls, NJ |
| 2010 | Rabid in the Kennel Session
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1. "Yesterday Has Gone Forever" 2. "Take Me To My Leader" 3. "Spent Bullets" 4. "Lord Help Me Jesus, I’ve Wasted a Soul" 5. “I Want You Right Now” 6. “Dreaming” (Sophia cover) Recorded at the Kennel Recording Studio, Brooklyn, NY |
[edit] Toshack Highway
| Year | Details[2] | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Toshack Highway | |
| 2001 | Everyday, Rock'n'Roll Is Saving My Life EP
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Includes a solo acoustic version of Swervedriver’s “The Hitcher” |
| 2003 | Magnetic Morning
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Double CD split with Sianspheric |
| 2005 | Everyday, Rock'n'Roll Is Saving My Life Vol.2
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Compilation of previously unreleased demos and live recordings |
| 2006 | Birdsong EP
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Contains two versions of “Birdsong”, which later appear on Adam Franklin’s debut album Bolts of Melody, and "Theme from LSD" from Everyday, Vol.2 |
"Syd’s Eyes"
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Includes the B-side “Silver Freight Train” |
[edit] Magnetic Morning
| Year | Album Details[2] |
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| 2007 | The Setting Suns EP
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| 2009 | A.M.
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[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Auralgasms interview, July 2007.
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