Send no flowers
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Send No Flowers was a British rock band who signed to the East West Records
label in 1994, and released their EP Monotony in 1995. In 1996 the band released their debut album Juice, which was produced by Paul Johnson (on the tracks "Sepia" and "Porcelain") and Sank (on all other tracks). Juice received rave reviews from the press, but didn't reach the commercial success it deserved. Consequently their label dropped them. Shortly afterwards the band changed its name to Shineola, but met with limited success and soon split.
Gearon, Leach and Rendell re-appeared in pub cover band 'Cypher' but have recently called time on this project as well. Broman re-appeared for a time in 1999 as the drummer in Silver Ginger 5
, a solo project by Wildhearts front-man Ginger.
, England
in 1992. Later that year they all relocated to a ramshackle farmhouse on the outskirts of Bristol and in 1994 signed a record deal with the major label East West Records
. The band toured with many acts including the Wildhearts, Headswim
, Clawfinger
, Skid Row. Candlebox
, Feeder
, Apes Pigs and Spaceman, and played many Festivals including Rock Am Ring
, Strange Noise and Phoenix.
Their original drummer, Abe Mohsin, was the determining factor for them receiving their record deal, as he introduced them to an old school friend of his, David Futcher, whom at the time worked for the record label 'Phonogram'. Futcher passed on their demo tape 'Uncontrolled' to his colleagues Dave Thorne and Geoff Gillespie (both A&R men at the label). Thorne soon left Phonogram to set up Solid Rock Management and agreed to manage and nurture Agent Orange (then a 4 piece named 'Type' with bass player Gearon on lead vocals) as well as Swedish Rock outfit 'Electric Boys'. Thorne subsequently got them their deal after they recruited singer Matt Bradbury, via a series of showcases for major labels.
In 1995 Agent Orange changed their name to "Send No Flowers" (a U.S. band called Agent Orange had been using the name for some time).
Shineola
East West Records
East West Records is an American record label, owned by Warner Music Group, and operates under WMG's Independent Label Group.-History:...
label in 1994, and released their EP Monotony in 1995. In 1996 the band released their debut album Juice, which was produced by Paul Johnson (on the tracks "Sepia" and "Porcelain") and Sank (on all other tracks). Juice received rave reviews from the press, but didn't reach the commercial success it deserved. Consequently their label dropped them. Shortly afterwards the band changed its name to Shineola, but met with limited success and soon split.
Gearon, Leach and Rendell re-appeared in pub cover band 'Cypher' but have recently called time on this project as well. Broman re-appeared for a time in 1999 as the drummer in Silver Ginger 5
Silver Ginger 5
Silver Ginger 5 was originally formed in 1999 as a solo project for Ginger, lead singer/songwriter of The Wildhearts.The band was not formed until after the recording of the album Black Leather Mojo, and despite the name only ever had 4 members...
, a solo project by Wildhearts front-man Ginger.
History
Send No Flowers debuted as Agent Orange in PlymouthPlymouth
Plymouth is a city and unitary authority area on the coast of Devon, England, about south-west of London. It is built between the mouths of the rivers Plym to the east and Tamar to the west, where they join Plymouth Sound...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
in 1992. Later that year they all relocated to a ramshackle farmhouse on the outskirts of Bristol and in 1994 signed a record deal with the major label East West Records
East West Records
East West Records is an American record label, owned by Warner Music Group, and operates under WMG's Independent Label Group.-History:...
. The band toured with many acts including the Wildhearts, Headswim
Headswim
Headswim was an indie-rock band formed in Essex, England by Daniel Glendining and his brother Tom Glendining , along with their friends Clovis Taylor and Nick Watts . The band had previously been known as Blinder but changed their name in 1992.-History:The band’s early sound was influenced by...
, Clawfinger
Clawfinger
Clawfinger is a rap metal band from Sweden and was one of the earliest bands to adopt this sound. Clawfinger is known for aggressive but melodic music and tackling political and anti-racist themes in their songs.-Band history:...
, Skid Row. Candlebox
Candlebox
Candlebox is an American alternative rock band from Seattle, Washington. Since their debut, the group has released four studio albums, which have achieved multi-platinum and gold certification, as well as numerous charting singles, a compilation, and a CD+DVD....
, Feeder
Feeder
-Technology:* Feeder , any of several devices used in apiculture to supplement or replace natural food sources* Feeder , another name for a riser, a reservoir built into a metal casting mold to prevent cavities due to shrinkage...
, Apes Pigs and Spaceman, and played many Festivals including Rock Am Ring
Rock am Ring
The Rock am Ring and Rock im Park festivals are two simultaneous rock music festivals held annually in Germany....
, Strange Noise and Phoenix.
Their original drummer, Abe Mohsin, was the determining factor for them receiving their record deal, as he introduced them to an old school friend of his, David Futcher, whom at the time worked for the record label 'Phonogram'. Futcher passed on their demo tape 'Uncontrolled' to his colleagues Dave Thorne and Geoff Gillespie (both A&R men at the label). Thorne soon left Phonogram to set up Solid Rock Management and agreed to manage and nurture Agent Orange (then a 4 piece named 'Type' with bass player Gearon on lead vocals) as well as Swedish Rock outfit 'Electric Boys'. Thorne subsequently got them their deal after they recruited singer Matt Bradbury, via a series of showcases for major labels.
In 1995 Agent Orange changed their name to "Send No Flowers" (a U.S. band called Agent Orange had been using the name for some time).
Band members
- Matt Bradbury - vocals
- Tomas Broman - drums
- Dom Gearon - bass
- Scott Leach - guitars
- Steve Rendell - guitars
Discography
Send No Flowers- Monotony EP (1995)
- Juice (1996)
- Downfall EP (1996)
- Bitter Taste EP (1996)
Shineola
- Strung out / Less
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See also
- Review of the Album "Juice" at Soundchecks Music Review, by Paul Higson.