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Mrnorth

 
Artist: Mrnorth

Group Members:

Adrian Mordaunt, Emmett O'Malley, Colin Smith, Oisin O'Malley

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  • Genres: Rock
  • Representative Albums: "Fear & Desire", "Lifesize

Biography

A band with an epic sound recalling Jeff Buckley and their fellow Irishmen U2, Mrnorth feature vocalist/guitarist Colin Smith, his cousins Emmett O'Malley and Oisin O'Malley on guitars/vocals and bass/keyboards, respectively, and drummer/percussionist Adrian Mordaunt. Forming in Dublin in the late '90s, the bandmembers developed a sound they called "melodic, passionate rock" and went to Italy to record some demos. Their stay was supposed to last for three months but ended up lasting two years as they played dates throughout the country. Mrnorth then ventured to New York City after meeting an American manager, and after consistent touring in the Northeast, signed to Uninhibited Records and recorded their 2004 debut album, Lifesize, with producer Jerry Harrison. They switched to Rock Ridge for their next effort, the digitally released EP Sleeping Dogs, which arrived late in 2006; Mrnorth's second album, Fear & Desire, was released early in 2007. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide
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Mrnorth
Origin Dublin, Ireland
Genres Alternative rock
New Wave
Years active Late 90's - present
Website http://www.mrnorthmusic.com/
Members
Colin Smith
Emmett O'Malley
Oisin O'Malley
Adrian Mordaunt

Mrnorth (Pronounced Mr. North)is an alternative rock band from Dublin, Ireland now working under the American label Rock Ridge Music. Its members include Colin Smith on Vocals/guitar, his cousins Emmett O'Malley and Oisin O'Malley on guitars/vocals and bass/keyboards, respectively, and drummer/percussionist Adrian Mordaunt.

History

The foursome (consisting of two brothers, a cousin and a next door neighbor) began playing together in their teens. After gaining attention in their home town of Dublin, Ireland, the boys went to Vicenza, Italy. The band became local favorites and toured all of Italy for the next two years off of a trip which was merely supposed to last for several months.

After catching the eye of an American manager they moved their operation to New York, USA, and landed a record deal with Uninhibited Records which resulted in their 2004 debut album, Lifesize.

Their next release, the five song EP Sleeping Dogs, came under the label Rock Ridge Music and was distributed digitally in late 2006. Their latest album, Fear & Desire was released on March 6, 2007. The album featured the Greenwich Village Orchestra on the tracks: "Overture", "Love Is...", "Overture Reprise", "For The Moment", and "Rope".

The band also held a release concert for the Fear and Desire album at Florence Gould Hall in New York City. The concert featured the Greenwich Villiage Orchestra playing songs that were featured on the album and also a very special rendition of MRNORTH's song "Let Me In".

Discography

  • Lifesize (Uninhibited Records, 2004)
  • Sleeping Dogs (Rock Ridge Music, 2006)
  • Fear & Desire (Rock Ridge, 2007)

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Lifesize (2004 Album by Mrnorth)
Lifesize [Import Bonus Tracks] (2005 Album by Mrnorth)
Mrnorth (Rock Band, '90s, 2000s)

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