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Formed: 1999
Official Site: www.sharppractise.com
iSound Site: www.isound.com/sharp_practise
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Read about us in several major languages.
Winners of a UK New Music Award in 2007, Sharp Practise released debut album Hiya in 2000 to good reviews. An appearance on Ground Zero TV in Australia led to playlisting around the world. Song from “Hiya” were featured on a |
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Read about us in several major languages.
Winners of a UK New Music Award in 2007, Sharp Practise released debut album Hiya in 2000 to good reviews. An appearance on Ground Zero TV in Australia led to playlisting around the world. Song from “Hiya” were featured on a DVD by Japanese TV star Chieko Mitsui and on the “Rock For Athletes” CD produced for Italian sportswear company Fila.
New album “Radiocity” is available worldwide with songs from it winning Track of The Day and Listener’s Picks awards on garageband.com. The album won a Kweevak Award 2006. 200,000 copies of Sharp Practise’s music were distributed in France and Radiocity was released under licence to Whiterock Records in Germany. The CD became available in Canada and was licensed to Turmic Records in Sweden. BBC Radio Lancashire has interviewed the band and we have been featured in the BeSonic Newsletter.
“We are a rock band that can play with influences from folk to dance yet still create a sound that is recognised as Sharp Practise and no other band,” frontman Nigel Clothier says. “We’re fighting a crusade to get well-played, proper songs back into the charts around the world.
“Radiocity” is essentially an album about travel - in both the literal and emotional sense – and is described by the press as a pure delight in a music world where style is often preferable to substance. It should go down well with fans of the Counting Crows, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and many others. “We’re trying to put some good playing together with some strong words and picking up on things from everyday life as if we were peeking into your diary and singing your life back to you,” says Nigel.
The band’s first major tour was a five-week British expedition from London to Glasgow. Highlights included the hometown show at the Cavern Club, Liverpool and an HMV showcase in Manchester. We have been nominated for the Musicfinity UK Tour 2008.
A video for “Morgan’s Creek” from Radiocity was broadcast on Propeller TV (Sky Channel 195) to 48 countries across Europe in August and September 2007 and on StarChoice Satellite (ch.323) and Express-Vu (ch.258) Satellite Networks across Canada in March 2008. See us on YouTube:
Morgan’s Creek http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djw75k8qxbg.
Hook In My Heart http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu89TxqFRZA.
Reserved undertones but good rock tunes? Check. Sounding like more members than there probably are? Check. Big atmosphere from a simple band combo? Check. Songs to back it up? Check and mate. Sharp Practise are a classic rock band but not an over the top screaming yelling rock n' roll monster, this is the sound of a band who like to keep things quiet and wouldn't say no to an acoustic set, but not tonight: tonight they wanna rock. And rock they do.
The Dukester
The songs are very melodic, with strong catchy choruses and impressive vocal work as well as some high quality guitar work, so all together this is a highly recommended. The band also reminds me very much of Jadis, especially on a song like “No Thanks”. One of the best songs is definitely the catchy uptempo melodic rocker “Choice Not Freedom” which should be an instant hit here in Europe! No fillers included - a great original classic rock record.
Strutter Magazine, Holland
Loaded with fresh pop hooks and good vibes, England’s Sharp Practise may be the re-introduction to Brit-pop that America needs.
Derek Blackmon, indie-music.com
Do you believe that there aren't any more bands from England that play the classic rock that we all love? Then you surely haven't listened to the latest album from Sharp Practise… you will experience a modern band playing classic rock tunes with a fresh air. Their compositions are well worked, with some really interesting ideas and the band has imbued their record with a pure rock 'n’roll feeling.
Antonis Maglaras, Beyond The Veil
I very much enjoyed the album - fantastic music indeed! Without CDBaby people like me could hardly discover great bands like yours!
Rainer Knietzsch, Germany
"Radiocity" showcases a tight and focussed band with an unfailing ear for classic radio-friendly tunes. It's emotional, well-played music for adults that brilliantly never lapses into AOR territory. Sharp Practise prove themselves to be adept at loud'n'hooky rockers, brash and moving anthems and plaintive guitar pop, like on "No Thanks" - which with its acerbic lyrical stabs (e.g. "I've been in tighter spots than this/ falling out with you is a lifetime study") - is the kind of thing Neil Finn has made his trademark over the years.
Whisperinandhollerin’
From the big chorus sing-along of upbeat opener ‘Bridge Across The Harbour,’ with lines like “I get the feeling I am real again / And I belong to everyone,” to more bittersweet tunes such as ‘No Thanks’ (with the outstandingly sardonic: “Liar, liar, pants on fire / Why don’t you look up ‘commitment’?”), this is a mostly feel-good record.
The raunchy funk-rock of ‘Bed of Rhythm,’ with its solid riffing and tight rhythm section, could very well be the North-West’s answer to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, though fronted by spectre of Michael Hutchence, and with some female backing thrown in for good measure.
Glasswerk
‘No Thanks’ and ‘Bed Of Rhythm’ are two rock gems in which the addition of female backing vocals elevate the choruses to epic proportions… Where this album undeniably does well is serving up big poppy choruses that have already invaded radio playlists the world over
Herts & Essex music review
This kind of music will go far on the radio/charts, no doubt... clean hooks, well-played & full of great energy... This one gets a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Improvijazzination Nation
Radiocity is their ten-track epic of travel on various levels. Sharp Practise's lyrics are filled with imagery and their production is crisp and clean. Sharp Practise's music is focused and the band is well rehearsed to take the UK and the world by storm!
Laura Turner, Kweevak.com
It often surprises people that I have a soft spot for bands such as the Chili Peppers and even Counting Crows. I make this comment because the easiest way of describing “Radiocity” is simply as somewhere between the outputs of those two bands. “No Thanks” has a heavy CCs sheen to it, with the vocals in particular reminiscing of Adam Duritz, whilst other tracks on the album have a much more mainstream rock feel. Special mention must go to album closer “How Do You Take It” which manages to successfully marry both styles and end the album on a beautiful note. If you like melodic soft rock then this will be an album you shouldn’t ignore.
Rock Something
Saw Sharp Practise on their recent tour and was very impressed. Great album that doesn't let you stand still.
Ian Hollis
Sharp Practise do the classic rock thing with great finesse and balanced aggression of the most subtle variety. Now, that Sharp Practise aggression is not yer usual howlin', wailin', ferocious kinda aggression - Sharp Practise rock through delicacy of touch, unity and controlled attack. Sharp Practise are a cool and inspiring outfit. They are doing the whole rock thing just as they see and feel it. These guys aren't just following trends, they're setting their varied stall out and saying 'hey, we're Sharp Practise, come inside, sit down, relax and enjoy what we do'. Well, I'm really enjoying 'Radiocity'.
Toxic Pete – rhythm ‘n’ booze rating 9
Sharp Practise sont une bande classique de roche mais pas un excédent le dessus criant en hurlant monstre de roulement de la roche n ', c'est le bruit d'une bande comme qui pour garder la tranquillité de choses et ne dirait non à un ensemble acoustique, mais pas ce soir : ce soir elles veulent basculer. Et roche elles . Le genre de chose Neil Finn a fait sa marque déposée au cours des années avec des powerchords dramatiques de Qui-modèle et le tambourinage discoïde furieux - les rappels INXS avant qu'elles soient allées merde et aient obtenu gonflées. Pressant, dans un mot. Clairement, c'est une bande qui, comme nos cousins sauter-basculants antipodaux, n'a pas peur des trois m : Sens musical, Mateship et Mellifluousness.
Le nouveau CD Radiocity est essentiellement un album au sujet de voyage - dans le sens littéral et émotif - et est un plaisir pur dans un monde de musique où le modèle est souvent préférable à la substance. Le JOB de production est un de qualité exceptionnelle aussi bien. Il y a un sens fort de l'universalité et du relatability sur ici dans lequel vous dessine, comme écouter des chats de ` dans le berceau 'avec votre papa, ou le déplacement par un pays étranger sur vos propres (avalez en particulier dessous !) avec un sourire sur votre visage et le soleil sur votre dos. Ceci devrait être vers le bas bien assorti aux ventilateurs du Counting Crows et de Big Country.
Scharf üben Sie sind ein klassisches Felsenband aber nicht ein Überschuß die Oberseite, die monster des Felsens n kreischend ' Rollenschreit, ist dieses der Ton eines Bandes, das wie, um Sachen ruhig zu halten und nicht nicht zu einem akustischen Satz, aber nicht heute abend sagen würde: heute abend möchten sie schaukeln. Und Felsen sie. Die Art der Sache Neil Finn hat sein eingetragenes Warenzeichen über den Jahren mit drastischen C$art powerchords und dem wütenden discoid Trommeln - Rückrufe INXS gebildet, bevor sie Mist gingen und aufgeblasen erhielten. Dringend, in einem Wort. Offenbar ist dieses ein Band, das, wie unsere antipodean knallen-Schwingvetter, nicht vor den drei m Angst hat: Musicianship, Mateship und Mellifluousness.
Neue CD Radiocity ist im Wesentlichen ein Album über Spielraum - in der wörtlichen und emotionalen Richtung - und ist eine reine Freude in einer Musikwelt, in der Art häufig zur Substanz vorzuziehend ist. Der Produktionsjob ist einer von aussergewöhnlicher Qualität außerdem. Es gibt eine starke Richtung von Universalität und von relatability auf hier, der Sie in, wie das Hören zu den ` Katzen in der Aufnahmevorrichtung ' mit Ihrem Vati oder das Reisen durch ein Ausland auf Ihren Selbst zeichnet (werfen Sie besonders darunter!) nieder mit einem Lächeln auf Ihrem Gesicht und der Sonne auf Ihrer Rückseite. Dieses sollte zu den Ventilatoren des Counting Crows und des Big Country unten gut passen.
Tagliente esercitisi in sono una fascia classica della roccia ma non un'eccedenza la parte superiore che grida urlando monster del rullo della roccia la n ', questo è il suono di una fascia che come mantenere le cose calme e non direbbe ad un insieme acustico, ma non stasera no: stasera desiderano oscillare. E roccia. Il genere di cosa Neil Finn ha fatto il suo marchio nel corso degli anni con i powerchords drammatici di Che-stile ed il rullo del tamburo discoid furious - richiami INXS prima che andassero crap ed ottenessero bloated. Urgente, in una parola. Chiaramente, questa è una fascia che, come i nostri cugini schiocc-oscillanti antipodean, non è impaurita delle tre m.: Musicianship, Mateship e Mellifluousness.
Il nuovo CD Radiocity è essenzialmente un album circa la corsa - sia nel senso letterale che impressionabile - ed è un piacere puro in un mondo di musica in cui lo stile è spesso preferibile alla sostanza. Il lavoro di produzione è uno di qualità eccezionale pure. Ci è un senso forte di universalità e del relatability su qui in cui li disegna, come ascoltare i gatti del ` nella culla 'con il vostro dad, o attraversare through un paese straniero sui vostri propri (scolisi specialmente sotto!) con un sorriso sulla vostra faccia e sul sole sulla vostra parte posteriore. Ciò dovrebbe andare bene giù con i ventilatori del Counting Crows e di Big Country.
Sharp Practise son una venda clásica de la roca pero no un excedente la tapa que grita gritando monstruo del rodillo de la roca n ', éste es el sonido de una venda como la cual mantener cosas reservadas y no diría no a un sistema acústico, sino no esta noche: desean esta noche oscilar. Y roca . La clase de cosa Neil Finn ha hecho su marca registrada sobre los años con powerchords dramáticos del Quien-estilo y teclear discoid furioso - memorias INXS antes de que fueran crap y consiguieran hinchadas. Urgente, en una palabra. Claramente, ésta es una venda que, como nuestros primos hacer estallar-oscilantes antipodean, no está asustada de los tres m: Musicianship, Mateship y Mellifluousness.
El nuevo CD Radiocity es esencialmente un álbum sobre recorrido - en el sentido literal y emocional - y es un placer puro en un mundo de la música donde está a menudo preferible el estilo a la sustancia. El trabajo de producción es uno de calidad excepcional también. Hay un sentido fuerte de la universalidad y del relatability en aquí en el cual le dibuja, como escuchar los gatos del ` en la horquilla ' con su papá, o viajar a través de un país extranjero en sus el propios (trague particularmente debajo!) con una sonrisa en su cara y el sol en su parte posteriora. Esto debe ir abajo bien con los ventiladores del Counting Crows y de Big Country. |
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