The A.M.
The A.M. | |
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Origin | New York City, USA |
Genres | Alternative rock |
Years active | 2002–present |
Labels | Storm Music |
Members | Michael Tighe (vocals/guitar) Andrew Wyatt (bass/keyboards) Matt Johnson (bass) |
Past members | Parker Kindred (drums) |
The A.M. was a New York City band formed in 2002 by rock musician Michael Tighe, formerly of the Jeff Buckley Band. Members also included bassist Andrew Wyatt and drummer Parker Kindred.
History
After Jeff Buckley's death, Michael Tighe and Parker Kindred formed Black Beetle, along with Buckley's former girlfriend Joan Wasser.[1] When Black Beetle split, with Wasser embarking on a solo career, Tighe and Kindred formed The A.M., along with bassist Andrew Wyatt.[2] Their self-titled album was issued in 2003 on Storm Music. With influences ranging from 1970s glam rock to Joy Division and The Smiths,[3] their sound has seen comparisons with Suede,[2] David Bowie, King Crimson,[4] Roxy Music, and T.Rex.[5] As well as playing around the United States, they toured the United Kingdom and Ireland in 2003/4, as well as a date in Paris, receiving a positive critical reaction.[6][7][8]
Discography
Singles
- The Utopia EP (2002)
- "If I Was The Sheriff" (2003, Storm Music)
- "Utopia" (2004, Storm Music)
Albums
- The A.M. (2003, Storm Music)
- 1. Changeling
- 2. If I Was the Sheriff
- 3. Utopia
- 4. Isolation
- 5. It's Pouring
- 6. It's Not for Me
- 7. Spellbound
- 8. Deep City Diver
- 9. Transgression
- 10. Chanay
- 11. There is a Time
- 12. Colors Are Beginning To Deepen
References
- ^ Pitchfork review of "Real Life" by Joan as Police Woman.
- ^ a b Counterculture review of The A.M.
- ^ Manchester Evening News interview, 2003
- ^ popmatters review of The A.M.
- ^ indielondon review of The A.M.
- ^ "The AM at The Charlotte" - review by Ruth Pott-Negrine Archived 2004-12-17 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ http://www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1292/
- ^ The A.M at The Hub 13/12/03 - Fashion.ie Ireland Archived 2007-11-19 at the Wayback Machine
External links
- Unofficial Website
- BBC Manchester review of The A.M.
- LeedsMusicScene review of The A.M. by Danny Carr
- Drowned in Sound review of The A.M. by Neil Jones
- Uncut magazine review of The A.M.