Cable (British band)
| Cable | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Derby, England |
| Genres | Alternative |
| Years active | Early 1990s–1999 |
| Labels | Krunch! Records Infectious (1995-1999) |
Cable were a British alternative rock band, formed in the early 1990s by Matt Bagguley (guitar, vocals), Darius Hinks (guitar), Suza Ward (bass), Pete Darrington (bass) and Martin Syvret (drums), followed by Neil Cooper, formerly of The Beyond (drums). Cooper left in 1995 to form Gorilla with other ex-members of The Beyond, and was replaced by Richie Mills. Influenced by Pixies and Steve Albini, they recorded their first session for the BBC Radio 1's John Peel Show in October 1994.
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[edit] Career
In 1997 the single "Freeze the Atlantic" was used in a Sprite television commercial. Despite this and heavy promotion by Infectious Records, as well as critical acclaim from both the indie and metal press, the band failed to achieve commercial success. It reached #44 in the UK Singles Chart in June 1997.[1]
Splinter groups formed from Cable are Je Suis Animal,[2] in which Bagguley is the drummer, Hudson Super Six featuring Darrington, and The Lucky Nine featuring drummer Mills. Mills also now fronts the band MiLLS in which he is vocalist and guitarist. Cooper now drums for the alternative metal band Therapy?.
In 2006 an album of cover versions of Cable tracks was released, entitled Souvenir: A Tribute To Cable,[3][4] through Signature Tune records. The label name, and the name of the band Pocket Promise (who perform "Comprendez" on the album), are both taken from the titles of Cable songs.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 1996: Downlift the Uptrodden (mini-album)
- 1997: When Animals Attack
- 1999: Sub-Lingual
[edit] Singles
From Downlift The Uptrodden:
- 1994: "Hydra"
- 1995: "Seventy"
- 1995: "Blindman"
From When Animals Attack
- 1996: "Whisper Firing Line"
- 1997: "Blue Birds Are Blue"
- 1997: "Freeze the Atlantic"
- 1997: "God Gave Me Gravity"
From Sub-Lingual
- 1998: "Arthur Walker"
[edit] EPs and promotional releases
- 1997: "Soundbites" (a promo pack for When Animals Attack)
- 1997: Live At Brixton Prison (live EP)
[edit] References
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 89. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ Je Suis Animal
- ^ Drowned in Sound on tribute album
- ^ Play.com - Souvenir: A Tribute to Cable
[edit] External links
- Cable on Myspace
- sub-lingual Extensive fansite, incl. content provided by band members.
- A Band Called Cable, fan site.
- Rare cable photos and videos
- MiLLS Band site of drummer-turned-vocalist/guitarist Richie Mills.
- Cable discography at MusicBrainz
