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In December 2009, the band met record producer Phil Tennant who was known for producing albums for artists such as [[The Levellers (band)|The Levellers]], [[The Waterboys]], and [[The Saw Doctors]], and for discovering [[Pixie Lott]].<ref name="bbc"/><ref name="TIG"/> Tennant listened to demos provided by the band, and then agreed to become involved producing an album for the Outcast Band.<ref name="bbc"/> Tennant and the band recorded the album, ''The Longest Mile'', at [[Rockfield Studios]] in Wales with engineer, Adam Whittaker.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Longest Mile |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-longest-mile-mw0002039626 |website=[[Allmusic]] |access-date=1 February 2024 |archive-date=18 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130318121629/http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-longest-mile-mw0002039626 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
In December 2009, the band met record producer Phil Tennant who was known for producing albums for artists such as [[The Levellers (band)|The Levellers]], [[The Waterboys]], and [[The Saw Doctors]], and for discovering [[Pixie Lott]].<ref name="bbc"/><ref name="TIG"/> Tennant listened to demos provided by the band, and then agreed to become involved producing an album for the Outcast Band.<ref name="bbc"/> Tennant and the band recorded the album, ''The Longest Mile'', at [[Rockfield Studios]] in Wales with engineer, Adam Whittaker.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Longest Mile |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-longest-mile-mw0002039626 |website=[[Allmusic]] |access-date=1 February 2024 |archive-date=18 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130318121629/http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-longest-mile-mw0002039626 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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The album was released in November 2010, after reported high anticipation with it reaching #2 on the [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]] pre-order chart.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Outcast Band Competition |url=https://www.londonnet.co.uk/the-outcast-band-competition/ |website=London Net |access-date=1 February 2024 |archive-date=1 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240201211057/https://www.londonnet.co.uk/the-outcast-band-competition/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.redhotvelvet.co.uk/music-news/the-outcast-band-album/|title=The Outcast Band album | Hot Off The Press |date=31 December 2010|website=RedHotVelvet.co.uk|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231080748/http://www.redhotvelvet.co.uk/music-news/the-outcast-band-album/|accessdate=20 October 2020|archive-date=31 December 2010}}</ref> The first single from the album was "Orphans".<ref name="TIG">{{Cite web|url=http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/Band-dreams-big-time/story-11893299-detail/story.html|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120913021026/http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/Band-dreams-big-time/story-11893299-detail/story.html|url-status=dead|title=Pixie Lott producer helps Stroud band The Outcasts | Gloucestershire news |
The album was released in November 2010, after reported high anticipation with it reaching #2 on the [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]] pre-order chart.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Outcast Band Competition |url=https://www.londonnet.co.uk/the-outcast-band-competition/ |website=London Net |access-date=1 February 2024 |archive-date=1 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240201211057/https://www.londonnet.co.uk/the-outcast-band-competition/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.redhotvelvet.co.uk/music-news/the-outcast-band-album/|title=The Outcast Band album | Hot Off The Press |date=31 December 2010|website=RedHotVelvet.co.uk|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231080748/http://www.redhotvelvet.co.uk/music-news/the-outcast-band-album/|accessdate=20 October 2020|archive-date=31 December 2010}}</ref> The first single from the album was "Orphans".<ref name="TIG">{{Cite web|url=http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/Band-dreams-big-time/story-11893299-detail/story.html|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120913021026/http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/Band-dreams-big-time/story-11893299-detail/story.html|url-status=dead|title=Pixie Lott producer helps Stroud band The Outcasts | Gloucestershire news|archivedate=13 September 2012|access-date=20 October 2020|date=17 March 2010|website=This is Gloucestershire}}</ref> |
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The "Longest Mile" has been reviewed as "an ambitious record that creates a dark and brooding atmosphere, contrasted by lighter and sweeter moments. Featuring distinctive vocals, raw folk instrumentals, and fresh, poetic lyrics".<ref>{{cite web |title=Introducing: The Outcast Band |url=http://southsonic.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=752:introducing-the-outcast-band&catid=42:news&Itemid=73 |website=Southsonic.com |archive-url=https://archive.ph/SJByd |archive-date=23 January 2014 |date=27 August 2011}}</ref> Paul Kerr, from ''Maverick Magazine'', reviewed the album as "an album to be listened to with the seatbelt strapped on".<ref name="Mav"/> |
The "Longest Mile" has been reviewed as "an ambitious record that creates a dark and brooding atmosphere, contrasted by lighter and sweeter moments. Featuring distinctive vocals, raw folk instrumentals, and fresh, poetic lyrics".<ref>{{cite web |title=Introducing: The Outcast Band |url=http://southsonic.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=752:introducing-the-outcast-band&catid=42:news&Itemid=73 |website=Southsonic.com |archive-url=https://archive.ph/SJByd |archive-date=23 January 2014 |date=27 August 2011}}</ref> Paul Kerr, from ''Maverick Magazine'', reviewed the album as "an album to be listened to with the seatbelt strapped on".<ref name="Mav"/> |
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The Outcast Band | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Stroud, Gloucestershire, England |
Genres | Alternative rock, Folk-rock |
Years active | 1991–1996 2008–present |
Labels | Thirsty Dog Records |
Members | Damien Kay Paul Godfrey Tom Price John Forrester Matt White Helen Leask[1] |
Past members | Dave Browne Miffy Davies Phil Mills Ryan Daniel Mike Agate Mark Edwards Jake Gosling George Whitfield Dominic Coles |
The Outcast Band are a high-energy folk-rock band from Stroud, Gloucestershire.[1] The band have played over 500 shows to audiences from London to Berlin, at festivals including Glastonbury, Guilfest, Wychwood, Trowbridge, The Acoustic Festival of Britain, and Heineken Big Tops, as well as a 52 date UK university tour and a number of European festivals.[2]
The band toured extensively in the 1990s, including on the festival circuit, and have been reported as one of the biggest bands on local scenes at that time. Following a break, they reformed in circa 2009 with a new lineup.[3][4] The band plays regularly in their hometown of Stroud, and are known to pull large crowds when headlining the Fringe Festival.[5][6] The band are represented by Eden Music Management.[7]
The Longest Mile
In December 2009, the band met record producer Phil Tennant who was known for producing albums for artists such as The Levellers, The Waterboys, and The Saw Doctors, and for discovering Pixie Lott.[3][8] Tennant listened to demos provided by the band, and then agreed to become involved producing an album for the Outcast Band.[3] Tennant and the band recorded the album, The Longest Mile, at Rockfield Studios in Wales with engineer, Adam Whittaker.[9]
The album was released in November 2010, after reported high anticipation with it reaching #2 on the Amazon pre-order chart.[10][11] The first single from the album was "Orphans".[8]
The "Longest Mile" has been reviewed as "an ambitious record that creates a dark and brooding atmosphere, contrasted by lighter and sweeter moments. Featuring distinctive vocals, raw folk instrumentals, and fresh, poetic lyrics".[12] Paul Kerr, from Maverick Magazine, reviewed the album as "an album to be listened to with the seatbelt strapped on".[13]
Personnel
- Damien Kay – vocals, guitar, mandolin
- Paul Godfrey – violin, mandolin
- Tom Price - guitar, mandolin
- John Forrester - bass guitar, vocals
- Matt White - drums
- Helen Leask - Accordion, Piano, Hammond
Discography
- "10 Songs Demo" (1992 - Sticky Songs)
- "The Devil's Road" (1993 - Art & Soul OUTCD002)
- "Face The Rain" (1995 - Art & Soul OUTCD004)
- The Longest Mile (2010 - Thirsty Dog Records)[13]
References
- ^ a b "THE OUTCAST BAND". Wickham Festival. 2018. Archived from the original on 29 November 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "THE OUTCAST BAND". Wychwood Festival. 2019. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ a b c Minard, Jenny (27 October 2010). "The Outcast Band get set for gig after reforming". BBC. Archived from the original on 30 January 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
The Outcast Band were one of the biggest bands in Reading in the early 90s. They sold out such legendary venues as the RBH Club and the Granby.
- ^ "The Outcast Band prepare for Newt". Bridgwater Mercury. 27 June 2011. Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "Headliners announced for this year's Stroud Fringe". Stroud News and Journal. 5 February 2014. Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
Based in Stroud, The Outcast Band are festival veterans, and have headlined the Fringe before. In 2010, their show brought one of the biggest Friday night crowds we have ever seen, and we are delighted they are bringing their fast-paced, foot-stomping folk-punk-rock back to the Bank Gardens on the Saturday of this year's Fringe.
- ^ "Cast out to the Albert". Stroud News and Journal. 3 March 2011. Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "So, you wanna be famous?". Getreading.co.uk. 20 July 2010. Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- ^ a b "Pixie Lott producer helps Stroud band The Outcasts | Gloucestershire news". This is Gloucestershire. 17 March 2010. Archived from the original on 13 September 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ "The Longest Mile". Allmusic. Archived from the original on 18 March 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "The Outcast Band Competition". London Net. Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "The Outcast Band album | Hot Off The Press". RedHotVelvet.co.uk. 31 December 2010. Archived from the original on 31 December 2010. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ "Introducing: The Outcast Band". Southsonic.com. 27 August 2011. Archived from the original on 23 January 2014.
- ^ a b Kerr, Paul (February 2011). "THE LONGEST MILE". Maverick Magazine (103): 73. ISSN 1477-8173. Archived from the original on 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
While the frenetic thrash of the majority of the songs here immediately catches the listener's ear there are several ballads such as To Be Someone and Wreckage that are muscular and ultimately more rewarding than the initial raggle taggle buzz engendered by the showstoppers. An album to be listened to with the seatbelt strapped on.
External links
- The Outcast Band website
- The Outcast Band discography at Discogs