The Corrections (band)
| The Corrections | |
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| Origin | London / Bristol, England |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Years active | 2001–2008 |
| Labels | EMI |
| Website | www.myspace.com/thecorrectionsband |
| Past members | |
| Guy Connelly Matt Watson Joe Winter Matt Winter Gavin Ellis Jess Winter Toby Cann |
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The Corrections were an English indie band, signed to EMI, formed in 2001 and based in Dalston, East London. The band were formerly known as The Fallout Trust. It was under this name that their third single, Washout, from their debut album, In Case of the Flood, reached Number 75 in the UK charts in February 2006, preceding on the album's release on February 27.
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[edit] History
The Fallout Trust were formed around the crux of old school friends Guy Connelly and Joe Winter, inspired by a visit to Berlin and the music of Iggy Pop and David Bowie. The band was augmented by Winter's sibling, Matt and sister-in-law Jess, and bassist Gavin Ellis and drummer Matt Watson. The band then moved to London, setting up home at 'Q Quarters', a warehouse which served as home, party venue and recording studio. In 2004 they were signed by At Large Recordings. They toured in support of Maxïmo Park, Morning Runner and Leaves, in addition to several headline tours, and performed at Glastonbury twice in the Guardian tent.
Two EPs were released, in 2004 and 2005. First single proper was 'When We Are Gone' which reached #73 in the UK upon its first release in June 2005.[1] Second single 'Before the Light Goes' reached #93 in November 2005. The album In Case of the Flood was released in 2006, with coinciding single 'Washout' peaking at #75. Nearly all of the band members are originally from Bristol and they are closely associated with venue the Louisiana.
[edit] The Corrections
During their performance at the Louisiana on 6 October 2007, Joe announced that the band would be changing their name to The Corrections. The Corrections were reborn as a 5-piece, with the same lineup as The Fallout Trust minus Jess Winter. 2008 singles 'Barcode', 'OCD' and 'Full Stop' preceded their debut album. Repeat After Me, originally set for release on July 7, was released in late 2008 on limited CD and iTunes.
The band maintained a tight link with artist/filmmaker 'Duckeye' who created much of their artwork and promo videos.
The Corrections parted company with EMI after the release of Repeat After Me and the members went on to different projects. Guy Connelly formed the group Clock Opera.[2]
[edit] Band members
- Guy Connelly - Guitar and Vocals
- Gavin Ellis - Bass Guitar and Vocals
- Matt Watson - Drums
- Joe Winter - Lead Vocals
- Matt Winter - Lead Guitar
Earlier members:
- Jess Winter - Violin and Keyboards
- Toby Cann - The Bass Guitar and "The Jump"
[edit] The Fallout Trust Discography
[edit] Singles
- EP 1: Them Or It / The Dog Hour /Bound With The Rope / The Price Of Your Time (At Large Recordings FUGIT 001 - 2004)
- EP 2 - One Generation Wall / We Will Wake Up / The Watchman / TVM (At Large Recordings FUG 04 - May 5)
- When We Are Gone (At Large Recordings FUG 07 - June 5) - UK # 75
- Before The Light Goes (At Large Recordings FUG 09 - Oct 2005)
- Washout (At Large Recordings FUG 014 - Feb 2006) - UK
[edit] Albums
- In Case Of The Flood At Large Recordings - Feb 2006
[edit] The Corrections Discography
[edit] Singles
- Barcode EMI - April 2008
- OCD EMI (Download Only) - June 2008
- Full Stop EMI (Download Only) - September 2008
[edit] Albums
- Repeat After Me EMI - September 2008
[edit] References
- ^ Chart positions taken from: Zobbel Chart Log UK
- ^ Saintil, Jean Robert. "New Kids on the Clock", Dazed Digital, 2009. Retrieved 2012-01-23.
