The Nudie Suits
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The Nudie Suits are a New Zealand band based around the trio of Mark Lyons (vocals, guitar) and sisters Dionne Taylor (steel guitar, harmony vocals, autoharp) and Tam Taylor (violin). They began their career in Auckland
but relocated to Melbourne
for a few years in the early 00s. The band have released two albums on Lil' Chief Records
and have supported artists as diverse as Cat Power
and The Magic Numbers
. The Nudie Suits have recently been joined by a new rhythm section Rob Collins (bass) and Ivan Hyphen Johnston (drums).
The Nudie Suits debut album Songbook received some excellent reviews and was described as "Something of tremendous, charm and enormous vitality." by Chris Knox of Real Groove Magazine. Their sophomore effort Sweetacres was said to "exude(s) the vintage charm and warm glow of an antique valve radio", according to Russel Baillie from The New Zealand Herald
. The third Nudie Suits album is currently in production. Due for release in early 2009, it is expected to expand on the Sweetacres theme of a west Auckland childhood to reveal secret family stories that tell of migration a hundred years ago and continue through the decades to paint a picture of evolving family life in New Zealand. Some new instruments also make their appearance for the third album with Dionne taking up the banjo and Mark the mandolin.
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
but relocated to Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
for a few years in the early 00s. The band have released two albums on Lil' Chief Records
Lil' Chief Records
Lil' Chief Records is a boutique New Zealand based indie pop record label which was formed in 2002. It operates out of the Auckland suburb of Kingsland. The aesthetic of the label tends towards 60s influenced pop. All the releases have been characterised by lush production, vocal harmonies, strong...
and have supported artists as diverse as Cat Power
Cat Power
Charlyn Marie Marshall , also known as Chan Marshall or by her stage name Cat Power, is an American singer/songwriter and occasional actress and model. Cat Power was originally the name of Marshall's first band, but has come to refer to her musical projects with various backing bands...
and The Magic Numbers
The Magic Numbers
The Magic Numbers are an English pop rock band comprising two pairs of brothers and sisters from Greenford. The group was formed in 2002, releasing their critically acclaimed debut album titled The Magic Numbers on 13 June 2005...
. The Nudie Suits have recently been joined by a new rhythm section Rob Collins (bass) and Ivan Hyphen Johnston (drums).
The Nudie Suits debut album Songbook received some excellent reviews and was described as "Something of tremendous, charm and enormous vitality." by Chris Knox of Real Groove Magazine. Their sophomore effort Sweetacres was said to "exude(s) the vintage charm and warm glow of an antique valve radio", according to Russel Baillie from The New Zealand Herald
The New Zealand Herald
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. The third Nudie Suits album is currently in production. Due for release in early 2009, it is expected to expand on the Sweetacres theme of a west Auckland childhood to reveal secret family stories that tell of migration a hundred years ago and continue through the decades to paint a picture of evolving family life in New Zealand. Some new instruments also make their appearance for the third album with Dionne taking up the banjo and Mark the mandolin.
Discography
| Date | Title | Label | Catalog Number | |||
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| 2003 2003 in music -January:* January – following an investigation by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and London detectives, police raids in England and the Netherlands recover nearly 500 original Beatles studio tapes, recorded during the Let It Be sessions. Five people are arrested... |
Songbook Songbook (Nudie Suits album) Songbook is the first album from Auckland band The Nudie Suits. It was recorded between 1999 - 2000 on a Fostex R8 8-track recorder in St. Kevins Arcade, Auckland.-Track listing:#"Up The Buhi" – 2:56#"Travellin' Library" – 3:24... |
Lil' Chief Records Lil' Chief Records Lil' Chief Records is a boutique New Zealand based indie pop record label which was formed in 2002. It operates out of the Auckland suburb of Kingsland. The aesthetic of the label tends towards 60s influenced pop. All the releases have been characterised by lush production, vocal harmonies, strong... |
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| 2006 2006 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band.... |
Sweetacres Sweetacres Sweetacres is the second album from Auckland band The Nudie Suits. It was recorded between 2004 - 2005 in Melbourne, Australia and in Auckland.-Track listing:#"Inheriting The Stereo" – 2:44#"Cabin Blues" – 2:48#"Harangue" – 2:43#"Sweetacres" – 4:03... |
Lil' Chief Records Lil' Chief Records Lil' Chief Records is a boutique New Zealand based indie pop record label which was formed in 2002. It operates out of the Auckland suburb of Kingsland. The aesthetic of the label tends towards 60s influenced pop. All the releases have been characterised by lush production, vocal harmonies, strong... |
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