Shed Seven are an English indie rock band from York and were one of the groups which contributed to the Britpop music scene that evolved during the 1990s, yet never received the degree of mainstream success achieved by bands such as Oasis and Blur.
They formed in 1990 and originally comprised Rick Witter (vocals), Joe Johnson (guitar and keyboards, later replaced by Paul Banks), Tom Gladwin (bass) and Alan Leach (drums). They belonged to the post-Smiths wave of UK musicians such as The Sundays and Marion, with a sound relying heavily on complex guitar arpeggios in a minor or tonic key and wailing vocals. At the height of their popularity between 1994 and 1999 they had thirteen Top 40 singles and four Top 20 albums in the UK. The band officially broke up in 2003, but announced their reformation for a greatest hits tour in July 2007.
Discography
Albums
* Change Giver (1994) (UK #16)
* A Maximum High (1996) (#8)
* Let It Ride (1998) (#9)
* Going For Gold (1999) (#7)
* Truth Be Told (2001) (#42)
* Where Have You Been Tonight? Live (2003)
* The Collection (2004)
* One Hand Clapping - The Unreleased Demos 2001-2003 (2005)
* Live at the BBC (2007)
* The Singles Collection (2008)
Singles/EPs
* Mark/Casino Girl (March 1994)
* Dolphin (June 1994) (UK #28)
* Speakeasy (August 1994) (#24)
* Ocean Pie (October 1994) (#33)
* Where Have You Been Tonight? (May 1995) (#23)
* Getting Better (January 1996) (#14)
* Going For Gold (March 1996) (#8)
* Bully Boy (May 1996) (#22)
* On Standby (August 1996) (#12)
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