Black Box Recorder
Country of origin:
England
Type of music generally:
Alternative pop
Status:
Most recent release, Passionoia (2001)
See also:
Wikipedia's entry on Black Box Recorder
Comparisons:
?
Covers/own material:
Own
General comments:
They're not quite "ecto" but they're fabulous nonetheless. Very very dark, moody. (marlantigone@yahoo.com)Guitar, drum beats, and lovely vocals, mostly whispery and half-spoken. I liked their "Child Psychology" hit single a lot, but otherwise, though I've listened to albums and tried to like them, I just can't get into their music. (Neile)
Recommended first album:
England Made Me
Recordings:
- England Made Me (1998)
- The Facts of Life (2000)
- The Worst of Black Box Recorder (compilation, 2001)
- Passionoia (2003)
England Made Me
Release info:
1998—Jet Set Records
Availability:
Wide
Ecto priority:
Recommended, with reservations
Group members:
Luke Haines, John Moore—various instruments
Sarah Nixey—vocals
Produced by:
Black Box Recorder and Phil Vinall
Comments:
"Child Psychology" really hooked me, but the rest of this didn't, even though I wanted it to. (Neile)
The Facts of Life
Release info:
2000—Nude Records
Availability:
Wide
Ecto priority:
Recommended, with reservations
Group members:
Luke Haines, John Moore—various instruments
Sarah Nixey—vocals
Guest artists:
Tim Weller, Chris Wyles—drums
Produced by:
Black Box Recorder and Pete Hoffmann
Comments:
A bit cold and clinical for my tastes, one I can admire rather than like. (adamk@zoom.co.uk)
Passionoia
Release info:
2003—One Little Indian Records
Availability:
Wide
Ecto priority:
Recommended
Group members:
Luke Haines, John Moore—various instruments Sarah Nixey—vocals
Guest artists:
Tim Weller—drums
Produced by:
Black Box Recorder and Pete Hoffmann
Comments:
One of my top 50 of the decade. (christina_skov@hotmail.com)
