Future Bible Heroes
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Future Bible Heroes is one of several musical groups led by Stephin Merritt
, best known for his work with The Magnetic Fields
. He shares vocal duties with Claudia Gonson
, who sings on the entirety of 2002's Eternal Youth. In contrast to much of Merritt's work with other groups, the Future Bible Heroes work largely on electronica-based disco
, with music provided by Chris Ewen, formerly of Figures on a Beach
.
In 1995, the group contributed the song "Hopeless" to the AIDS
benefit album Red Hot + Bothered
produced by the Red Hot Organization
.
Stephin Merritt
Stephin Merritt is an American singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles , best known as the principal singer and songwriter in the band The Magnetic Fields...
, best known for his work with The Magnetic Fields
The Magnetic Fields
The Magnetic Fields is the principal creative outlet of singer-songwriter Stephin Merritt...
. He shares vocal duties with Claudia Gonson
Claudia Gonson
Claudia Miriam Gonson, is an American musician best known for her work with The Magnetic Fields. She occasionally provides the band lead vocals as well as performing the piano or drums...
, who sings on the entirety of 2002's Eternal Youth. In contrast to much of Merritt's work with other groups, the Future Bible Heroes work largely on electronica-based disco
Disco
Disco is a genre of dance music. Disco acts charted high during the mid-1970s, and the genre's popularity peaked during the late 1970s. It had its roots in clubs that catered to African American, gay, psychedelic, and other communities in New York City and Philadelphia during the late 1960s and...
, with music provided by Chris Ewen, formerly of Figures on a Beach
Figures on a Beach
Figures on a Beach was a 1980s musical band that played in a style that drew influences from New Romantic, techno and pop music.-History:Figures on a Beach was formed in Detroit, Michigan, in the early 1980s from the ashes of the band Razor 1922...
.
In 1995, the group contributed the song "Hopeless" to the AIDS
AIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus...
benefit album Red Hot + Bothered
Red Hot + Bothered
Red Hot + Bothered is an anthology of the indie rock scene from the 1990s produced by Paul Heck. It was released as part of the Red Hot AIDS Benefit Series....
produced by the Red Hot Organization
Red Hot Organization
Red Hot Organization is a not-for-profit, 501 3, international organization dedicated to fighting AIDS through pop culture.Since its inception in 1989, over 400 artists, producers and directors have contributed to over 15 compilation albums, related television programs and media events to raise...
.
Albums
- Memories of LoveMemories of Love (album)- Personnel :* Stephin Merritt - Vocals* Claudia Gonson - Vocals* Christopher Ewen - Instruments...
(1997) - Eternal Youth (2002)
EPs
- Lonely Days (1997)
- I'm Lonely (And I Love It) (2000)
- The Lonely Robot (2003)