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 |
| Associated acts | Jeff Buckley |
| 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 , 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.
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