Adam Franklin
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Adam Franklin
- Genres: Rock
Biography
Although he logged time in several bands, Adam Franklin (born 1968 in Essex, England) is best known as the frontman/guitarist for Swervedriver, a seminal shoegaze group that wielded a raw, mystical rock-styled sound. Prior to Swervedriver's formation, Franklin paid tribute to the Stooges and Sonic Youth as part of the Oxford-based band Shake Appeal, which morphed into Swervedriver after several lineup changes. Swervedriver released four solid albums through the 1990s with little retooling of their signature sound. Upon the band's hiatus at the end of the decade, Franklin quickly regrouped with the slightly experimental and reserved project Toshack Highway, which issued a handful of recordings. He also pursued a solo career, releasing Bolts of Melody in 2007 under his own name and supporting it with an American tour. During the same year, Franklin launched the collaborative project Magnetic Morning (initially called the Setting Suns) with Interpol drummer Sam Fogarino. The duo issued several recordings, including the debut album A.M., but Franklin also made time for other projects, including the creation of his sophomore solo effort Spent Bullets. Franklin's next album, 2010's I Could Sleep for a Thousand Years, was released under the name Adam Franklin & Bolts of Melody. ~ Kenyon Hopkin, RoviWikipedia on Answers.com:
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Adam Franklin
| Adam Franklin | |
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| Genres | Alternative rock |
| Instruments | Guitar, singing |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Associated acts | Swervedriver, Toshack Highway, Magnetic Morning, Sophia, Shake Appeal |
Adam Franklin is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter who is the front-man of the alternative rock band Swervedriver (1989–99, 2007–present) as well as the main creative force behind Toshack Highway (1999–2006) and currently releases records under his own name with his touring band Bolts of Melody. Franklin has released three independent studio albums in addition to three albums and two EPs under the moniker "Toshack Highway". He also sings and plays guitar in Magnetic Morning, a collaboration with Sam Fogarino from Interpol who have released an EP and a full-length album. Franklin is also a long time member of the Sophia collective.[1]
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Discography
Adam Franklin (& Bolts of Melody)
Studio Albums
| Year | Album Details[2] |
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| 2007 | Bolts of Melody
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| 2009 | Spent Bullets
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| 2010 | I Could Sleep for a Thousand Years
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Singles and appearances
| Year | Details[2] | Notes |
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| 2004 | "Outdoor Miner"
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From the tribute compilation A Houseguest’s Wish: Translations of Wire’s 'Outdoor Miner' |
| 2006 | S.O.S.
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Tracklist: 1. "S.O.S." (ABBA cover) 2. "Son of Sam" (Elliott Smith cover) |
| 2008 | "Shine a Light"
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Wolf Parade cover performed with Handsome Furs |
| 2010 | "The Black Angel’s Death Song"
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As “Adam Franklin & Bolts of Melody” |
| 2011 | Winter, Winter, Winter
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Tracklist: 1. "The Throat of Winter" (T. Rex cover) 2. "Wishful Sinful" (The Doors cover) |
| 2012 | "Shine a Light"
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Tracklist: A. "Shine a Light" (prev. released in 2008) B. "Elm Grove Window" (The Clientele cover) |
Adam Franklin & Bolts of Melody / Heaven 7" Split
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Tracklist: A. "I Want You Right Now (Komische Version)" B. "Colors in the Whites of Your Eyes" - Heaven |
Radio sessions
| Year | Details[2] | Tracklist |
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| 2005 | KEXP Session (NYC)
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1. "99th Dream" 2. "The Streets That Spin Off" 3. "Sundown" 4. "Song of Solomon" Recorded at the Museum of Television & Radio in New York City for "The Morning Show" with John Richards, KEXP Seattle |
| 2007 | KEXP Session (Seattle)
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1. "Morning Rain" 2. "Shining Somewhere" 3. "Birdsong (Moonshiner Version)" 4. "Song of Solomon" Recorded in studio at KEXP Seattle for "The Morning Show" with John Richards |
| 2009 | A Soundworld of Rain
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Recorded December 2007 at Jamnow Studios, Tinton Falls, NJ |
| 2010 | Rabid in the Kennel Session
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1. "Yesterday Has Gone Forever" 2. "Take Me To My Leader" 3. "Spent Bullets" 4. "Lord Help Me Jesus, I’ve Wasted a Soul" 5. “I Want You Right Now” 6. “Dreaming” (Sophia cover) Recorded at the Kennel Recording Studio, Brooklyn, NY |
Toshack Highway
| Year | Details[2] | Notes |
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| 2000 | Toshack Highway | |
| 2001 | Everyday, Rock'n'Roll Is Saving My Life EP
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Includes a solo acoustic version of Swervedriver’s “The Hitcher” |
| 2003 | Magnetic Morning
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Double CD split with Sianspheric |
| 2005 | Everyday, Rock'n'Roll Is Saving My Life Vol.2
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Compilation of previously unreleased demos and live recordings |
| 2006 | Birdsong EP
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Contains two versions of “Birdsong”, which later appear on Adam Franklin’s debut album Bolts of Melody, and "Theme from LSD" from Everyday, Vol.2 |
"Syd’s Eyes"
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Includes the B-side “Silver Freight Train” |
Magnetic Morning
| Year | Album Details[2] |
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| 2007 | The Setting Suns EP
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| 2009 | A.M.
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References
External links
- Auralgasms interview, July 2007.
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