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The Automatic are a Welsh four piece band who met in the Welsh town of Cowbridge, Glamorgan, but are now based in Cardiff. They describe their music as "electro-disco-metal-rock".[1] They are influenced heavily by acts such as Jarcrew, Muse, Blur and the Blood Brothers, among others.
The members first met at primary school, and formed a band at the age of 12. Originally known as White Rabbit, they renamed themselves The Automatic because they believe that music is the antidote to "the automatic life".[2] They began performing at venues in the local area, and signed with B Unique (home of Kaiser Chiefs) in their gap year.
In November 2005, the band released their first single, "Recover", but this was not chart eligible since only 1,500 copies were released on vinyl and only 3,500 on CD. Also in 2005, The Automatic won The Pop Factory award for "Best New Act". However, the album was slated by many critics, one of which exclaimed that "the single bears no resemblance to music" and "anyone with a shred of dignity and self-respect, or a certain degree of intellect, would not think of buying a copy of the record."
On March 27, 2006, the band's next single, "Raoul", was released, reaching #32 in the UK Singles Chart. The third single, "Monster", was released on June 5 2006 and reached #4, but entered the UK Singles Chart at #23 the week before based on download sales alone. "Monster" has also been re-mixed into a dance track by Fatboy Slim, and some football teams use the song as an anthem.[citation needed]
"Not Accepted Anywhere", the band's debut album was released on 19 June, 2006.
The fourth single was a full release of "Recover", and is actually a re-recorded version of the song which the band felt to be a more fully-realised performance. Generally it is heavier in sound, features more synths from Pennie and a sharper guitar sound for Frost's solo.
The fifth single, a re-release of "Raoul", was released on January 8, 2007.
The members first met at primary school, and formed a band at the age of 12. Originally known as White Rabbit, they renamed themselves The Automatic because they believe that music is the antidote to "the automatic life".[2] They began performing at venues in the local area, and signed with B Unique (home of Kaiser Chiefs) in their gap year.
In November 2005, the band released their first single, "Recover", but this was not chart eligible since only 1,500 copies were released on vinyl and only 3,500 on CD. Also in 2005, The Automatic won The Pop Factory award for "Best New Act". However, the album was slated by many critics, one of which exclaimed that "the single bears no resemblance to music" and "anyone with a shred of dignity and self-respect, or a certain degree of intellect, would not think of buying a copy of the record."
On March 27, 2006, the band's next single, "Raoul", was released, reaching #32 in the UK Singles Chart. The third single, "Monster", was released on June 5 2006 and reached #4, but entered the UK Singles Chart at #23 the week before based on download sales alone. "Monster" has also been re-mixed into a dance track by Fatboy Slim, and some football teams use the song as an anthem.[citation needed]
"Not Accepted Anywhere", the band's debut album was released on 19 June, 2006.
The fourth single was a full release of "Recover", and is actually a re-recorded version of the song which the band felt to be a more fully-realised performance. Generally it is heavier in sound, features more synths from Pennie and a sharper guitar sound for Frost's solo.
The fifth single, a re-release of "Raoul", was released on January 8, 2007.
Quelle: Wikipedia (EN)