Having a Moment
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Having a Moment, self-released in 2003, saw the original Shriekback
trio of Barry Andrews
, Carl Marsh, and Dave Allen
return to the studio with longtime collaborators Martyn Barker
and Lu Edmonds. Also present is Andrews' son, Finn.
Note that "Baby Lions" is a different song than "Baby Lion" from Naked Apes and Pond Life
.
Shriekback
Shriekback are an English rock band, formed in 1981 in Kentish Town by Barry Andrews, formerly of XTC and League of Gentlemen , and Dave Allen, formerly of the Gang of Four , with Carl Marsh, formerly of Out On Blue Six soon added to the line-up. They were joined by Martyn Barker on drums in 1983...
trio of Barry Andrews
Barry Andrews (musician)
Barry Andrews is a vocalist and keyboardist. He is a former member of the bands XTC and League of Gentlemen with Robert Fripp, and was co-founder of Shriekback. He has collaborated with Brian Eno on several projects, most recently guesting on keyboards for the 2005 album Another Day On Earth...
, Carl Marsh, and Dave Allen
Dave Allen (producer/bassist)
Dave Allen was the bass guitarist for the post-punk band, Gang of Four. In 1981, he left Gang of Four to found Shriekback....
return to the studio with longtime collaborators Martyn Barker
Martyn Barker
Martyn Barker is an English drummer, best known as the drummer for Shriekback. He has also been a member of King Swamp, and worked with Paula Rae Gibson, Billy Bragg and Beth Gibbons, Rustin Man and Juldah Camara & Justin Adams....
and Lu Edmonds. Also present is Andrews' son, Finn.
Note that "Baby Lions" is a different song than "Baby Lion" from Naked Apes and Pond Life
Naked Apes and Pond Life
Naked Apes and Pond Life was the seventh full-length Shriekback album. This 2000 release was a surprise resurfacing for the band, after almost a decade of quiet...
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Track listing
- "More Heat Than Light"
- "God's Gardenias"
- "Going Equipped"
- "Sinus Aestuum"
- "Feverish Hands"
- "Baby Lions"
Personnel
- Barry AndrewsBarry Andrews (musician)Barry Andrews is a vocalist and keyboardist. He is a former member of the bands XTC and League of Gentlemen with Robert Fripp, and was co-founder of Shriekback. He has collaborated with Brian Eno on several projects, most recently guesting on keyboards for the 2005 album Another Day On Earth...
- keyboards, synthesizers, vocals - Carl Marsh - vocals
- Dave AllenDave Allen (producer/bassist)Dave Allen was the bass guitarist for the post-punk band, Gang of Four. In 1981, he left Gang of Four to found Shriekback....
- bass - Martyn BarkerMartyn BarkerMartyn Barker is an English drummer, best known as the drummer for Shriekback. He has also been a member of King Swamp, and worked with Paula Rae Gibson, Billy Bragg and Beth Gibbons, Rustin Man and Juldah Camara & Justin Adams....
- drums - Lu Edmonds - guitar