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'''The Belltower''' was an [[United States|American]] [[shoegazing]] band from the early 1990s. The band was fronted by [[Jody Porter]] on vocals and [[guitar]] and [[Britta Phillips]], also on vocals and guitar. The Belltower mostly recorded with [[Ultimate Records]] although their album was released in America on [[EastWest Records]]. Their debut album [[Popdropper]] was well-received and it was stated that "yes, it's possible, and the Belltower were the best example that Americans could do it just as good as the English" <ref>[http://www.bandplanet.co.uk/forgottenbandplanet/thebelltower/index.html The Belltower (US Band) At The Forgotten Band Planet<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. The band eventually broke up, with only one album under their belt, and members of the band would later go on to be in [[Fountains Of Wayne]], [[ivy (band)|Ivy]] and [[Astrojet]]. |
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| Origin = New York City, New York, USA |
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| Genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[shoegazing]] |
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| Years_active = c.1990–1996 |
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| Label = Ultimate, [[East West Records|East West]] |
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| Past_members = [[Jody Porter]]<br />[[Britta Phillips]]<br />Nino Dmytryszyn<br />[[Mark Browning]]<br />[[Adam Schlesinger]] |
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'''The Belltower''' was an [[United States|American]] [[alternative rock]] band from [[New York City]] often associated with the [[shoegazing]] scene, with members who later joined [[Luna (band)|Luna]] and [[Fountains of Wayne]]. |
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The band was formed by singers/guitarists [[Britta Phillips]] and [[Jody Porter]] in the early 1990s.<ref name="Strong">Strong, Martin C. (2003) "Belltower", in ''The Great Indie Discography'', Canongate, ISBN 1 84195 335 0</ref> They added [[Mark Browning]], before relocating to [[London]] in 1990, where they recorded their debut [[Extended play|EP]] ''Exploration Day'', with [[Terry Bickers]] acting as producer.<ref name="Strong" /> One of the earliest American bands to be considered part of the "shoegazing" genre, in reality thet were more [[Pop music|pop]]-oriented, gaining comparisons with artists including [[The Cure]], [[The Sundays]], and [[Swervedriver]].<ref name="Kellman">Kellman, Andy "[http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:gpfyxqw5ldhe~T1 The Belltower Biography]", ''[[Allmusic]]'', Macrovision Corporation</ref><ref name="Raggett">Raggett, Ned "[http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:kcftxqt5ld0e~T1 ''Popdropper'' Review]", ''[[Allmusic]]'', Macrovision Corporation</ref> The EP was named by the [[NME]] as "single of the week".<ref name="Strong" /> Two more singles followed before the band's only album, ''Popdropper'', was released in 1992. Phillips and Porter returned to the [[United States]] and recruited [[Adam Schlesinger]] on bass, although there would only be one further release, the "Underwatertown" single in 1995, before the band split up in 1996.<ref name="Strong" /> |
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Porter later performed with Fountains of Wayne, for whom Schlesinger played bass, and later formed [[Astrojet]].<ref name="Strong" /> Schlesinger also played with [[Ivy (band)|Ivy]]. Phillips joined [[Ultrababyfat]], and later [[Ben Lee]] and Luna, after which she continued a partnership with [[Dean Wareham]]. |
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== Members == |
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*Adam Schlesinger - bass |
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*''Popdropper'' 1992 |
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===Singles, EPs=== |
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*"(Lost) In Hollow" (1991) Ultimate (also released as a promo in the US on east West) |
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*"Underwatertown" (1995) Scratchie |
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'''Singles''' |
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*''Popdropper'' (1992) Ultimate/[[East West Records|East West]] |
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*''(Lost)In Hollow'', 1991 |
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*''(Lost)In Hollow'' (US Promo), October 1991 (Eastwest Records America) |
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*''Underwatertown/Orbit'', 199-? |
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== References == |
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*[http://www.bandplanet.co.uk/forgottenbandplanet/thebelltower/index.html The Belltower (US Band) At The Forgotten Band Planet] |
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* [http://www.bandplanet.co.uk/forgottenbandplanet/thebelltower/belltowerdiscography.html The Belltower discography on Forgotten Band Planet] |
* [http://www.bandplanet.co.uk/forgottenbandplanet/thebelltower/belltowerdiscography.html The Belltower discography on Forgotten Band Planet] |
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The Belltower was an American alternative rock band from New York City often associated with the shoegazing scene, with members who later joined Luna and Fountains of Wayne.
History
The band was formed by singers/guitarists Britta Phillips and Jody Porter in the early 1990s.[1] They added Mark Browning, before relocating to London in 1990, where they recorded their debut EP Exploration Day, with Terry Bickers acting as producer.[1] One of the earliest American bands to be considered part of the "shoegazing" genre, in reality thet were more pop-oriented, gaining comparisons with artists including The Cure, The Sundays, and Swervedriver.[2][3] The EP was named by the NME as "single of the week".[1] Two more singles followed before the band's only album, Popdropper, was released in 1992. Phillips and Porter returned to the United States and recruited Adam Schlesinger on bass, although there would only be one further release, the "Underwatertown" single in 1995, before the band split up in 1996.[1]
Porter later performed with Fountains of Wayne, for whom Schlesinger played bass, and later formed Astrojet.[1] Schlesinger also played with Ivy. Phillips joined Ultrababyfat, and later Ben Lee and Luna, after which she continued a partnership with Dean Wareham.
Members
- Jody Porter - vocals/guitar
- Britta Phillips - vocals/guitar
- Nino Dmytryszyn - drums
- Mark Browning - bass/vocals
- Adam Schlesinger - bass
Discography
Singles, EPs
- Exploration Day EP (1991) Ultimate
- Tour 7" (1991)
- "(Lost) In Hollow" (1991) Ultimate (also released as a promo in the US on east West)
- "Flight" (1992) Ultimate
- "Underwatertown" (1995) Scratchie
Albums
- Popdropper (1992) Ultimate/East West