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Paul Hemmings
Birth namePaul Jeremy Hemmings
BornLiverpool, England
GenresAlternative rock, indie rock
Occupation(s)Musician, record producer, photographer
Instrument(s)Guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, piano, organ
Years active1987–present
LabelsViper

Paul Jeremy Hemmings is an English musician and photographer.

Career

He played with The La's, Mike Badger and The Onset and Ian Broudie and the Lightning Seeds. He is also a partner in Liverpool's independent Viper Label.

Hemmings' current project is called The Floatation Project.[1] Their debut album Sonic Stories was called "understated splendour" by Mojo magazine in May 2005, whilst Uncut said "Guitarist Paul Hemmings can shine from other angles".[2]

The second album Sounds From The Solar System released in October 2006, was called "fascinating, unsettling and unique" by Rough Trade Records.[citation needed]

Associated acts

Solo discography

Studio albums (as The Floatation Project)
  • Sonic Stories (2005)
  • Sounds from the Solar System (2006)
  • Made out of Worldly Shapes (2011)
  • Late Night Blue (2011)

Session discography

  • The La's – "Way Out" (1987)
  • The OnsetThe Pool of Life (1988)
  • The MembranesKiss Ass Godhead! (1988)
  • Neuro – The Electric Mothers of Invention (1993)
  • Sensuround – "When I Get to Heaven" (1993)
  • Mike BadgerVolume (1999)
  • Mike Badger – Double Zero (2000)
  • Steve Roberts – It Just Is (2001)
  • The La's – Lost La's 1986–1987: Callin' All (2001)
  • AviatorHuxley Pig Part 1 (2002)
  • Otaku No Denki – The Future Played Backwards (2003)
  • Chris Elliot – Fierce Truth and Fortune (2007)
  • Mike Badger – Rogue State (2011)
  • Space - "Blow Up Doll" (2016)

References

  1. ^ "• View topic - MOJO #139 June 2005 - Edgar Jones & Noel's badge". The-las.com. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  2. ^ Mojo magazine – May 2005 issue