The Charlatans
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[Edit]For many years, the Charlatans UK were perceived as the also-rans of Madchester, the group that didn't capture the Zeitgeist like the Stone Roses or the band that failed to match the mad genre-bending of the Happy Mondays. Of course, they were more traditional than either of their peers. Working from a Stonesy foundation, the Charlatans added dance-oriented rhythms and layers of swirling organs straight out of '60s psychedelia. At first, the Charlatans had great promise, and their initial singles — including "The Only One I Know" — were hits, but as Madchester and "baggy" faded away, the group began to look like a relic. It was commonly assumed that their third album, 1994's Up to Our Hips, was the end of the line. However, the Charlatans made a remarkable comeback in 1995 with their eponymous fourth album, which found them embracing not only the flourishing Brit-pop movement, but also underground dance and techno, as well as their mainstay of classic rock. The Charlatans UK debuted at number one, and the guys were hailed as survivors. Unfortunately, few knew how literal that term was — as the band was recording its follow-up album in 1996, organist Rob Collins, who had defined the band's sound, died in a car crash. The Charlatans decided to continue as a quartet, and their subsequent album, Tellin' Stories, debuted at number one upon its 1997 release, suggesting that they had become one of the great British journeyman bands of the '90s.
At the time of their formation in 1989, it appeared that the Charlatans were all about transience. Inspired by the emergence of the Stone Roses, Rob Collins (keyboards), Jon Baker (guitar), Martin Blunt (bass), and Jon Brookes (drums) formed the Charlatans, rehearsing with a variety of vocalists before Tim Burgess joined as their singer. The group attempted to land a record contract with no success, so they formed Dead Dead Good Records and released their debut 12" single, "Indian Rope," in January 1990. Collins' dynamic, sweeping Hammond organ distinguished the group from their Madchester peers, and the single became a number one hit on the indie charts. By the spring, they'd signed with Beggars Banquet, releasing "The Only One I Know" a few months later. Borrowing heavily from the Stones, jangle pop, and funk, "The Only One I Know" became a monster hit, climbing into the pop Top Ten and becoming the group's signature single. Following another hit single, "Then," the band's debut album, Some Friendly, was released in the fall, debuting at number one.
It was a remarkable beginning to their career, so perhaps it was inevitable that bad luck hit early in 1991. As they launched their first American tour, the Charlatans were forced to add "U.K." to their name since a San Franciscan garage rock band from the '60s already had a claim on the name. The group returned to Britain, where they played a concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Following the gig, Baker announced he was leaving the group. He was replaced by Mark Collins (no relation), yet the group was sidetracked further by Blunt's bout with severe depression. By the time the group finally released their second album, Between 10th and 11th, Madchester had become passé, and the album was ignored by the public and earned mixed reviews.
Despite their declining popularity, the Charlatans soldiered on, yet hit their biggest setback in late 1992, when Rob Collins was arrested as an accessory to armed robbery. The situation had been entirely accidental — Collins had been drinking with an old friend and wound up following him into a liquor store — but he was sentenced to eight months imprisonment. Before he went into jail, he laid down the tracks for the band's third album, which was released in early 1994, once he had left prison. Up to Our Hips received stronger reviews than its predecessor, and its single, "Can't Get Out of Bed," was a bigger hit than anything on Between 10th and 11th. It was the beginning of a comeback that culminated in the summer of 1995.
Prior to the release of the group's eponymous third album, Tim Burgess sang on the Chemical Brothers' "Life Is Sweet," which re-established his hip indie credentials and gave him, and the Charlatans, credibility in electronica circles. Appropriately, The Charlatans UK demonstrated a deeper dance sensibility, as well as more concise tunes, and it unexpectedly entered the British charts at number one. Following the release of the album, the Charlatans re-entered the front rank of British rock bands and were at the peak of their popularity, as well as critical acclaim. The group was still unable to crack the American market — initially, they were barred from touring the country due to Collins' arrest — yet they remained popular throughout Europe and Asia.
As the band was recording its follow-up to The Charlatans UK, Collins was killed in a drunk-driving accident as he headed to the studio. Although Collins was pivotal to the band's signature sound, they carried on without him, completing their fifth album, Tellin' Stories, with the assistance of Primal Scream's keyboardist, Martin Duffy. Tellin' Stories was released in the U.K. in the spring of 1997 to generally strong reviews, and it entered the charts at number one. Two years later, Us and Us Only came out, followed in 2001 by the dance-inspired Wonderland. The next year saw two releases, Live It Like You Love It, recorded live in the band's hometown in December 2001, and Songs from the Other Side, a collection of B-sides from 1990-1997. The Charlatans' eighth studio album, Up at the Lake, was issued in 2004, and two years later, Simpatico hit the shelves. In 2008, the group released You Cross My Path on the Cooking Vinyl label.
In 2010, the band marked the 20th anniversary of the release of Some Friendly by performing the album at Barcelona's Primavera Sound Festival. Their 11th studio album, Who We Touch, was slated for release in September of 2010. During the supporting tour for Who We Touch, drummer Jon Brookes was diagnosed with a brain tumor; Peter Salisbury helped finish off the tour, but Brookes showed up at year-end gigs with the band. Burgess and Collins did a brief acoustic tour on their own in 2011 before Burgess began work for a solo album. He returned to the Charlatans in 2012, with the group starting a new album and playing their 1997 album Tellin' Stories in its entirety at two separate shows that summer; the June 8 show at HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London was released as a live album that August. However, after several operations and ongoing treatment for his brain tumor, Jon Brookes died in hospital on August 13, 2013 at the age of 44.
Title: NYC (There's No Need to Stop) [Weird Science Remix] - Single
Artist: The Charlatans
Genre: Rock
Title: The Charlatans
Artist: The Charlatans
Genre: Rock, Folk Rock, Pop, Alternative, Songwriter/Lyricist, Psychedelic
Title: Just When You’re Thinkin’ Things Over / Just When You're Thinkin' Things Over
Artist: The Charlatans
Genre: Rock
Title: Just When You're Thinkin' Things Over
Artist: The Charlatans
Genre: Rock, Alternative Rock, Alternative
Title: Tellin' Stories - (Expanded Edition) (CD2)
Artist: The Charlatans, Tim Burgess
Genre: Indie Rock, Post Rock
Title: Some Friendly and Greatest Hits Live at The Roundhouse
Artist: The Charlatans
Genre: Rock, Pop, Alternative
Title: A Head Full Of Ideas & Trust Is For Believers (Live) (CD1)
Artist: The Charlatans
Genre: Indie Rock, Pop, Alternative
Title: Some Friendly (Expanded Edition) [Remastered]
Artist: The Charlatans
Genre: Rock, Alternative
Title: The Best Of The BBC Sessions 1999 - 2006 (BBC Version 2CD Set)
Artist: The Charlatans
Genre: Rock
Title: The Charlatans UK vs. The Chemical Brothers
Artist: The Chemical Brothers, The Charlatans
Genre: Rock, Pop, Alternative
Title: A Head Full Of Ideas & Trust Is For Believers (Live) (CD2)
Artist: The Charlatans
Genre: Indie Rock, Pop, Alternative
Title: Tellin' Stories - (Expanded Edition) (CD1)
Artist: The Charlatans, Tim Burgess, Rob Collins
Genre: Indie Rock, Post Rock
Collections
Title: Help
Genre: Reggae, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Mindrocker - A US-Punk Anthology, Vol. 3 (Remastered)
Genre: Rock
Title: Super Tracks & Great Singers Vol. 12
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Serve3: Artists Against Hunger & Poverty
Genre: Rock
Title: Your Easter Present - Dr. John & Guests
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop
Title: Song Shop, Vol. 15
Genre: Pop
Title: Song Shop - Volume 7
Genre: Pop
Title: Your Birthday Present - Song Mix - 6
Genre: Pop
Title: San Francisco Nights
Genre: Rock
Title: Mindrocker Vol. 3
Genre: Punk Rock
Title: Mos Anthems Indie (CD2)
Title: Ministry Of Sound Anthems Indie CD2
Genre: Alternative, Indie
Title: Mastermix - Issue 310 (CD 1)
Genre: Club/Dance, Dance Pop
Title: The Brit Box
Genre: Alternative Rock, Garage Rock, Indie Rock, Pop
Title: This Is... Big Beat (CD1)
Genre: Electronica
Title: Made In Britain (CD2)
Genre: Pop
Title: Mindrockers, Vol. 3
Genre: Rock, Garage Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Pop
Title: Big Beat Anthems (CD 1)
Genre: Electronica
Title: Nuggets 4
Genre: World Music, Pop
Title: 100 Hits - 90s Pop (CD4)
Title: Navigatorz Fresh!! Indie Playlist April 2011
Genre: Indie Pop, Indie Rock
Title: Seriously 90s (CD2)
Genre: Pop
Title: Breakebeat Hits Vol. 2
Genre: Rock, Club/Dance
Title: Back To The Old Skool Indie Dance Classics (CD1)
Genre: Acid House, Rave, Dance Rock, Indie
Title: The World's End (Unofficial Soundtrack)
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Indie Dance Classics (Back To The Old Skool) (CD1)
Genre: House, Indie Pop, Indie Rock
Title: Indie Electro Pop September 2013 - Delicate
Genre: Indie
Title: Abstract Funk Theory - Lo Fidelity Allstars (CD1)
Genre: Rock, Club/Dance
Title: NME Presents The 90's (CD1)
Genre: Rock, Dancefloor, Pop
Title: Rock Top 600 Vol. 3 (CD1)
Genre: Rock
Title: Rock Top 600 Vol. 5 (CD2)
Genre: Rock
Title: NME Top 500 Songs Of All Time (Parte II) (CD1)
Genre: Pop
Title: Sway Enough Grand 90s (CD2)
Genre: Euro House, Soul, Pop, Funk
Title: Compact Disc Club: Red Angel (CD4)
Genre: Rock
Title: Arte Summer Of 90's (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Rock, Pop
Title: Britpop At The BBC (CD2)
Genre: Pop
Title: Britpop At The BBC (CD3)
Genre: Pop
Title: Britpop At The BBC
Title: Latest & Greatest Indie Anthems (CD3)
Genre: Rock, Pop, Alternative
Title: 100 Hits: 90s Pop (CD4)
Genre: Pop
Title: Fopp Presents Festival 2015
Genre: Indie Rock, Post Rock, Post Punk, Indie
Title: Greatest Ever - Indie Disco (CD3)
Genre: Indie Pop, Pop, Alternative
Title: Select Mix - The Edge Vol. 31
Genre: Tech House, Hip Hop/R&B, Pop
Title: Greatest Ever Dad Rock (CD1)
Genre: Gothic Rock, Hard Rock, Glam Punk, Metal, Heavy Metal
Title: Rock 90s Vol. 1 (CD2)
Genre: Rock, Punk, Alternative
Title: Heroes The Anthems (CD2)
Genre: Trip Hop, Acid Jazz, Rock, Glam Rock, New Wave, Pop, Alternative
Title: The Remixes Vol. 06 The Chemical Brothers
Genre: Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: MTV Rocks: Indie Revolution 3CD (CD1)
Genre: Garage, New Wave, Pop, Synth Pop, Alternative, Acoustic, Indie
Title: C90 [Cherry Red] (CD1)
Genre: Alternative Rock, Garage Rock, Indie Pop, Indie Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Post Punk, Indie
Title: Greatest Ever Car Songs 2020 (CD3)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rock, Punk Rock, Disco, Pop
Featuring albums
Title: Rocket Fuel
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Trip Hop, Electronica, Techno, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Live At The Social, Volume 1 (Remixes)
Artist: The Chemical Brothers
Genre: Electronica, Techno, Dancefloor, DJ/Remixes, Dance Pop
Title: The Remixes Volume 06:
Artist: The Chemical Brothers
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, DJ/Remixes, Dance Pop