The House of Love

[fanciz]

The House of Love album Complete John Peel Sessions is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com.
http://www.amazon.com/Complete-John-Pee ... F8&s=music
For those not so familiar with the band, here is a bio...
The post-Smiths guitar pop of the House of Love was popular for a short time in the late '80s, as many college and alternative rock fans became converts to their mixture of shiny ringing guitars, pseudo-psychedelic melodies, and bursts of noise. The British group formed in 1986; it featured Guy Chadwick (vocals, guitar), Terry Bickers (guitar), Andrea Heukamp (vocals, guitar), Pete Evans (drums), and Chris Groothuizen (bass). Their demo tape attracted the attention of Alan McGee, the head of Creation Records. McGee signed the band for a single, "Shine On," which was released in May of 1987 to some critical acclaim; it and its follow-up, "Real Animal," both sold poorly. Following a tour supporting the singles, Heukamp left the group. Instead of replacing her, the House of Love continued as a quartet, releasing their untitled debut album in the spring of 1988. Many U.K. critics called it one of the finest records of the year, and the band built up a cult audience.

The following year the band moved over to PhonoGram Records (PolyGram in the U.S.) and released two singles, "Never" and "I Don't Know Why I Love You," that failed to crack the British Top 40. By the end of 1989, Bickers left the group; he was replaced by Simon Walker. The House of Love's second untitled album (commonly called Fontana) was released in early 1990 to lukewarm sales and reviews; the band's revivalist guitar pop didn't fit in with England's club-conscious pop scene, spearheaded by the Stone Roses and Happy Mondays. After the group's 1990 tour, Walker left the group and was replaced by Simon Mawby. The House of Love returned in early 1992 with Babe Rainbow, which received favorable reviews yet weak sales. The continuing lack of commercial success began to wear on the band, leading to their disbandment in 1994. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

It's a good thing coz I only have the Singles album.



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[DSR]

HOUSE OF LOVE was first introduced here in MANILA wayback 1988 by DZBM POWER105 with the hit CRISTINE.[8D] It was DZBM would played a lot of songs from the band in their playlist making their presence felt in PINOY NEW WAVE RADIO.[;)] I have their self-titled CD which of course is a great buy. But, I think their BEST OF CD which I bought at a high price was also worth the buy.[8D] INDEED A GREAT BAND!![^]

Now, I have to save up again for these PEEL SESSION CD which I find interesting. HHMMMMP!!!


[:)]An apple a day keeps the doctor away!
DR. STIRRING RHOD

[suttonrecords]

[quote][i]Originally posted by DSR[/i]
<br>HOUSE OF LOVE was first introduced here in MANILA wayback 1988 by DZBM POWER105 with the hit CRISTINE.[8D] It was DZBM would played a lot of songs from the band in their playlist making their presence felt in PINOY NEW WAVE RADIO.[;)] I have their self-titled CD which of course is a great buy. But, I think their BEST OF CD which I bought at a high price was also worth the buy.[8D] INDEED A GREAT BAND!![^]

Now, I have to save up again for these PEEL SESSION CD which I find interesting. HHMMMMP!!!


[:)]An apple a day keeps the doctor away!
DR. STIRRING RHOD
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That was played on Power 105? Awesome. I used to spin that on my old WXB 102 tribute show. I was already in America when that record came out. They had two self-titled albums -- an indie and a major label release (The Butterfly Album).

Michael Sutton
CEO/Sutton Records
http://www.suttonrecords.com

[suttonrecords]

[quote]Originally posted by fanciz
[br]The House of Love album Complete John Peel Sessions is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com.
http://www.amazon.com/Complete-John-Pee ... F8&s=music
For those not so familiar with the band, here is a bio...
The post-Smiths guitar pop of the House of Love was popular for a short time in the late '80s, as many college and alternative rock fans became converts to their mixture of shiny ringing guitars, pseudo-psychedelic melodies, and bursts of noise. The British group formed in 1986; it featured Guy Chadwick (vocals, guitar), Terry Bickers (guitar), Andrea Heukamp (vocals, guitar), Pete Evans (drums), and Chris Groothuizen (bass). Their demo tape attracted the attention of Alan McGee, the head of Creation Records. McGee signed the band for a single, "Shine On," which was released in May of 1987 to some critical acclaim; it and its follow-up, "Real Animal," both sold poorly. Following a tour supporting the singles, Heukamp left the group. Instead of replacing her, the House of Love continued as a quartet, releasing their untitled debut album in the spring of 1988. Many U.K. critics called it one of the finest records of the year, and the band built up a cult audience.

The following year the band moved over to PhonoGram Records (PolyGram in the U.S.) and released two singles, "Never" and "I Don't Know Why I Love You," that failed to crack the British Top 40. By the end of 1989, Bickers left the group; he was replaced by Simon Walker. The House of Love's second untitled album (commonly called Fontana) was released in early 1990 to lukewarm sales and reviews; the band's revivalist guitar pop didn't fit in with England's club-conscious pop scene, spearheaded by the Stone Roses and Happy Mondays. After the group's 1990 tour, Walker left the group and was replaced by Simon Mawby. The House of Love returned in early 1992 with Babe Rainbow, which received favorable reviews yet weak sales. The continuing lack of commercial success began to wear on the band, leading to their disbandment in 1994. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

It's a good thing coz I only have the Singles album.



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You're missing a lot if you only have the Singles record. Their debut on Creation/Relativity in 1988 ranks with the best Bunnymen LPs. No filler. The Butterfly Album is nearly as good, and Babe Rainbow is somewhat inconsistent but still recommended.

Michael Sutton
CEO/Sutton Records
http://www.suttonrecords.com

[fanciz]

I know, that's why I already pre-ordered the Peel Sessions. I've been also looking for the album 1986-88: The Creation Recordings , I guess I will get it soon. The Butterfly album was offered to me a few years ago but I didn't like it that much so I declined the offer.[:)]

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