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The Hours

Group Members:

Martin Slattery, Antony Genn

Similar Artists:

Feeder, The View, Keane, The Earlies, Snow Patrol, Coldplay

Formal Connection With:

Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros, Elastica, Pulp, Black Grape
  • Formed: 2004, London, England
  • Genres: Rock
  • Representative Albums: "Narcissus Road

Biography

The two core members of London band the Hours have served time in some of Britpop's popular bands of the 1990s. Antony Genn (guitar, vocals) played in Pulp and toured with Elastica, while Martin Slattery (keyboard) toured with Black Grape. Both worked with Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros. Unfortunately for Genn, his lifestyle had led to a serious drug addiction, which caused his health to deteriorate. He had hit rock bottom by 2001 but finally recovered and met Slattery while in a studio with Robbie Williams. Desiring their own successful band, they formed the Hours in 2004. The debut album, Narcissus Road, hit streets in February 2007, while the band's big rock anthems earned support from Jarvis Cocker of Pulp. ~ Kenyon Hopkin, All Music Guide
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The Hours
Genres Indie / Rock
Labels A&M Records
Members
Antony Genn
Martin Slattery
Mike Moore
Richard Lobb
Adam Gammage
Mark Neary
The Hours live in 2007

The Hours are a band formed in 2004 by Antony Genn and Martin Slattery. Antony Genn had previously played with the bands Elastica and Pulp, and also worked as a producer, including producing sessions for the electronic act UNKLE.

Martin Slattery is an established pianist and keyboard player, who had previously toured with Shaun Ryder’s group Black Grape. Both Antony and Martin also have worked with Joe Strummer as a part the group The Mescaleros.

The band is managed by Jeanette Lee, who runs Rough Trade with Geoff Travis and former Pulp bassist Steve Mackey. The artwork for the band, including the skull image was created by British artist Damien Hirst for his "For The Love Of God" Collection..

They have received support from Radio One DJ Zane Lowe, and from Jarvis Cocker who said "They understand what music is for – it's for human beings to communicate with other human beings. It's that simple, it's that important. Let them into your life. You won't regret it".

Their single "Ali in the Jungle" is featured in the EA Sports FIFA 08 football game. "People Say" has twice been used in the opening scenes of British soap opera Hollyoaks.

Their second album, entitled See the Light, was released on 20th April 2009. It was preceded by the single Big Black Hole on the 6th April.

Operning support act for U2 on the 360 Tour in 2009 (London, Glasgow, Sheffield & Cardiff).

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Discography

Singles

Year Release Date Title UK singles Album
2006 6 November "Ali in the Jungle" NA Narcissus Road
2007 22 January "Back When You Were Good" NA Narcissus Road
2007 26 March "Love You More" NA Narcissus Road
2008 8 December "See The Light" NA See the Light
2009 6 April "Big Black Hole" NA See the Light

Albums

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