Collapsed Lung (band)
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Collapsed Lung are a Harlow
-based Brit-Pop group most famous for the song "Eat My Goal". They formed in February 1992.
band
s Gethsemane and Bomberz, whereas Chapman had previously played bass in shambling pseudo-C86
outfit Pregnant Neck) found they had a shared love of funk
and the Amiga
tracker software Med/Octamed
. Eventually, the duo decided to perform a live show, using an Amiga computer on stage as well as live guitar from Harcourt.
After their debut performance they were invited to play an all-day music festival
in Harlow at which Harcourt first met Nihal Arthanayake
, a school friend of Chapman. Nihal was a rapper of Sri Lanka
n descent who was studying law in Twickenham
, Middlesex
. He was consequently invited to record
some of his raps over the trio's existing tracks. Chapman later took up co-rapping duties alongside Arthanayake, with the line-up completed by bass
player Johnny Dawe (previously of Hull band Death By Milkfloat). However, Arthanayake left the band in 1994 after signing a deal for his own group Muddie Funksters with Go! Discs
.
Collapsed Lung replaced him with rapper Jim Burke
and drummer
Chris Gutch. Chapman also bolstered his reputation with DJ
work at a variety of London venues. He was keen to reinstate Collapsed Lung's rap credentials, stating "at the end of the day, it's just hip-hop", while promoting the release of 1995's Jackpot Goalie. In late 1995, drummer Chris Gutch left the group to join a band called Rehab. Gutch was replaced by Jerry Hawkins, previously of Atom Seed and The Fuzz.
In 1996 they released their second album 'Cooler' (written as 'C**ler' - the type on the album artwork reflecting the use of stars to denote the refrigeration level of a domestic freezer). In June 1996 a double A-side
"London Tonight" / "Eat My Goal" was released which reached number 31 in the UK Singles Chart
. "Eat My Goal" was used as the soundtrack to Coca-Cola
's "Eat Football, Sleep Football, Drink Coca-Cola" advertising campaign that tied in with the Euro 96 football championships in England.
"Eat My Goal" was re-released in May 1998 and reached number 18 on the same chart
, and was subsequently used on many TV programmes as well as in the video game LMA Manager 2001.
In December 1996, the band played their final concert
at Camden Palace
, London. However, a reunion gig at the Square in Harlow on the 16th October 2010 was performed, with rapper Jim Burke sporting his moustache from his more recent guise of Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer
.
"Eat My Goal" continues to be used extensively on TV and radio, most recently as the theme music for Mark Steel
's 2009 BBC Radio 4
series "Mark Steel's In Town
"
Harlow
Harlow is a new town and local government district in Essex, England. It is located in the west of the county and on the border with Hertfordshire, on the Stort Valley, The town is near the M11 motorway and forms part of the London commuter belt.The district has a current population of 78,889...
-based Brit-Pop group most famous for the song "Eat My Goal". They formed in February 1992.
History
Collapsed Lung was originally formed as a bedroom studio collaboration between Anthony Chapman and Steve Harcourt. The pair had met at Harlow music venue The Square, and despite coming from contrasting musical backgrounds (Harcourt had previously played guitar in metalHeavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
s Gethsemane and Bomberz, whereas Chapman had previously played bass in shambling pseudo-C86
C86 (music)
C86 is a cassette compilation released by the British music magazine NME in 1986, featuring new bands licensed from independent labels of the time. As a phrase, C86 quickly evolved into shorthand for a guitar-based musical genre characterised by "jangly" guitars and fey melodies, although other...
outfit Pregnant Neck) found they had a shared love of funk
Funk
Funk is a music genre that originated in the mid-late 1960s when African American musicians blended soul music, jazz and R&B into a rhythmic, danceable new form of music. Funk de-emphasizes melody and harmony and brings a strong rhythmic groove of electric bass and drums to the foreground...
and the Amiga
Amiga
The Amiga is a family of personal computers that was sold by Commodore in the 1980s and 1990s. The first model was launched in 1985 as a high-end home computer and became popular for its graphical, audio and multi-tasking abilities...
tracker software Med/Octamed
OctaMED
OctaMED is a popular sound tracker for the Commodore Amiga, written by Teijo Kinnunen. The first version, 1.12, was released in 1989 under the name MED, which stands for Music EDitor. In April 1990, version 2.00 was released with MIDI support as the main improvement...
. Eventually, the duo decided to perform a live show, using an Amiga computer on stage as well as live guitar from Harcourt.
After their debut performance they were invited to play an all-day music festival
Music festival
A music festival is a festival oriented towards music that is sometimes presented with a theme such as musical genre, nationality or locality of musicians, or holiday. They are commonly held outdoors, and are often inclusive of other attractions such as food and merchandise vending machines,...
in Harlow at which Harcourt first met Nihal Arthanayake
DJ Nihal
DJ Nihal is an English radio and TV presenter, as well as club night promoter and DJ, currently broadcasting on BBC Radio 1, BBC Asian Network and since August 6, 2010 BBC Radio 5 Live...
, a school friend of Chapman. Nihal was a rapper of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
n descent who was studying law in Twickenham
Twickenham
Twickenham is a large suburban town southwest of central London. It is the administrative headquarters of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and one of the locally important district centres identified in the London Plan...
, Middlesex
Middlesex
Middlesex is one of the historic counties of England and the second smallest by area. The low-lying county contained the wealthy and politically independent City of London on its southern boundary and was dominated by it from a very early time...
. He was consequently invited to record
Sound recording and reproduction
Sound recording and reproduction is an electrical or mechanical inscription and re-creation of sound waves, such as spoken voice, singing, instrumental music, or sound effects. The two main classes of sound recording technology are analog recording and digital recording...
some of his raps over the trio's existing tracks. Chapman later took up co-rapping duties alongside Arthanayake, with the line-up completed by bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
player Johnny Dawe (previously of Hull band Death By Milkfloat). However, Arthanayake left the band in 1994 after signing a deal for his own group Muddie Funksters with Go! Discs
.
Collapsed Lung replaced him with rapper Jim Burke
Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer
Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer is a parodist who performs "chap hop" — hip-hop delivered in a Received Pronunciation accent. Mr. B raps, or "rhymes", about high society, pipe smoking and cricket while playing the banjolele. The character is described as having grown up in Cheam and attending Sutton...
and drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
Chris Gutch. Chapman also bolstered his reputation with DJ
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
work at a variety of London venues. He was keen to reinstate Collapsed Lung's rap credentials, stating "at the end of the day, it's just hip-hop", while promoting the release of 1995's Jackpot Goalie. In late 1995, drummer Chris Gutch left the group to join a band called Rehab. Gutch was replaced by Jerry Hawkins, previously of Atom Seed and The Fuzz.
In 1996 they released their second album 'Cooler' (written as 'C**ler' - the type on the album artwork reflecting the use of stars to denote the refrigeration level of a domestic freezer). In June 1996 a double A-side
A-side and B-side
A-side and B-side originally referred to the two sides of gramophone records on which singles were released beginning in the 1950s. The terms have come to refer to the types of song conventionally placed on each side of the record, with the A-side being the featured song , while the B-side, or...
"London Tonight" / "Eat My Goal" was released which reached number 31 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
. "Eat My Goal" was used as the soundtrack to Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke...
's "Eat Football, Sleep Football, Drink Coca-Cola" advertising campaign that tied in with the Euro 96 football championships in England.
"Eat My Goal" was re-released in May 1998 and reached number 18 on the same chart
Record chart
A record chart is a ranking of recorded music according to popularity during a given period of time. Examples of music charts are the Hit parade, Hot 100 or Top 40....
, and was subsequently used on many TV programmes as well as in the video game LMA Manager 2001.
In December 1996, the band played their final concert
Concert
A concert is a live performance before an audience. The performance may be by a single musician, sometimes then called a recital, or by a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, a choir, or a musical band...
at Camden Palace
Camden Palace
KOKO is a nightclub in a former theatre in Camden Town, London, England, at the bottom of Camden High Street close to Mornington Crescent tube station. Until 2004 it was called the Camden Palace. The building is considered to have some architectural significance and is a Grade II listed...
, London. However, a reunion gig at the Square in Harlow on the 16th October 2010 was performed, with rapper Jim Burke sporting his moustache from his more recent guise of Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer
Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer
Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer is a parodist who performs "chap hop" — hip-hop delivered in a Received Pronunciation accent. Mr. B raps, or "rhymes", about high society, pipe smoking and cricket while playing the banjolele. The character is described as having grown up in Cheam and attending Sutton...
.
"Eat My Goal" continues to be used extensively on TV and radio, most recently as the theme music for Mark Steel
Mark Steel
Mark Steel is a British socialist columnist, author and comedian. He was a member of the Socialist Workers Party from his late teens until 2007.-Early life:...
's 2009 BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4 is a British domestic radio station, operated and owned by the BBC, that broadcasts a wide variety of spoken-word programmes, including news, drama, comedy, science and history. It replaced the BBC Home Service in 1967. The station controller is currently Gwyneth Williams, and the...
series "Mark Steel's In Town
Mark Steel's in Town
Mark Steel's in Town is a stand-up comedy show on BBC Radio 4, co-written and performed by Mark Steel. The series, that was first broadcast on 18 March 2009, is recorded in various small towns in Britain instead of the country's major cities. Each episode is tailored to the town it is recorded in...
"
Albums and EPs
| Cat No. | Title | Format | Released (dd/mm/yy) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUFF002 | "Chainsaw Wedgie" (EP Extended play An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact... ) |
12"/CD | 20/09/93 |
| BLUFF015 | Jackpot Goalie | LP/CD | 03/04/95 |
| BLUFF031 | Cooler | LP/CD/C | 01/07/96 |
Singles
| Cat No. | Title | Format | Released (dd/mm/yy) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUFF001 | "Thundersley Invacar" | 10"/CD Compact Disc The Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,... |
05/07/93 |
| BLUFF005 | "Down With The Plaid Fad" | 12"/CD | 03/05/94 |
| BLUFF009 | "DIS Mix" | 7"/12"/CD | 26/09/94 |
| BLUFF016 | "Interactive" | 12"/CD | 05/06/95 |
| BLUFF018 | "Connection" | 7" | 04/12/95 |
| BLUFF029 | "London Tonight" / "Eat My Goal" | 12"/CD/C | 10/06/96 |
| BLUFF034 | "Board Game" | 12"/CD | 16/09/96 |
| BLUFF040 | "Ballad Night" | 12" | ? |
| BLUFF060 | "Eat My Goal" | CD/C | 18/05/98 |
Compilations
| Album Title | Song Title | Released |
|---|---|---|
| The Beautiful Game (The Official Album Of Euro 96) | "Beat My Goal" (Black Cats Mix) | 1996 |