LushLush was a British shoegazing band, formed in 1988 by Steve Rippon, Emma Anderson, Meriel Barham, Chris Acland and Miki Berenyi (see 1988 in music). Barham left nearly immediately, eventually settling in fellow shoegazing band Pale Saints. Robin Guthrie helped the band sign to 4AD and released Scar, an EP, in 1989 (1989 in music). Critical praise for Scar and a wildly popular live show established Lush as one of the best-selling bands in the new "shoegazing" genre of pop music. That year the EPs Mad Love, produced by Robin Guthrie, and Sweetness and Light followed. In 1990 the LP Gala, which combined the material from their first three EPs, was released by Reprise in the United States, the first exposure of Lush in North America. Their first LP made up of completely new material was Spooky in 1992 (1992 in music). Produced by Robin Guthrie, Spooky featured a sound very similar to Guthrie's band Cocteau Twins, with walls of sound and a great deal of flange. Reviews were mixed and critics of the album hold that Guthrie's production brought the sound away from the band's original creative vision. Rippon left the band at this stage in order to concentrate on writing, though his book Cold Turkey Sandwich - a fictionalized chronicle of his time in touring - was rejected by publishers. He was replaced by Phil King. Also in 1992, Lush toured America as part of the Lollapalooza festival. Split was released in 1994 (1994 in music) and featured a more industrial sound. Split sold poorly, however. After adapting to the newly popular sounds of Britpop, Lush's Lovelife (1996 in music) became the biggest seller of their career, including the hit singles "Ladykiller" and "Single Girl". In 1996 (1996 in music), Chris Acland hanged himself in his parents' house after suffering from depression. In 1998 (1998 in music) the three remaining members of Lush decided to disband. Emma Anderson has since formed a new band, Sing Sing. DiscographyAll releases by 4AD, catalogue numbers in brackets. Singles and EPs
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All releases by 4AD, catalogue numbers in brackets. Mellencamp's sound is cited as a major influence by fellow midwesterners Sheryl Crow, Garth Brooks, Joan Osborne, and Kid Rock. In 1998 (1998 in music) the three remaining members of Lush decided to disband. Emma Anderson has since formed a new band, Sing Sing. "Trouble No More" followed in mid-2003 (2003 in music), a quickly-recorded collection of rootsy bluesy covers of artists such as Robert Johnson and Lucinda Williams. In 1996 (1996 in music), Chris Acland hanged himself in his parents' house after suffering from depression. 2001 in music) found Mellencamp teaming up with artists such Chuck D and India.Arie to deliver a more laid back record with "Cuttin' Heads", spawning the single "Peaceful World". After adapting to the newly popular sounds of Britpop, Lush's Lovelife (1996 in music) became the biggest seller of their career, including the hit singles "Ladykiller" and "Single Girl". The early 21st century (e.g. Split sold poorly, however. In 1999 Mellencamp covered his own tunes as well as those by Bob Dylan and the Drifters for his album "Rough Harvest," one of two albums he owed Mercury Records to fulfill his contract (the other was "The Best That I Could Do", a best-of collection) (1999 in music). Split was released in 1994 (1994 in music) and featured a more industrial sound. Issued a day before his 47th birthday in 1998, his self-titled debut for Columbia Records included the songs "Your Life is Now" and "I'm Not Running Anymore". Also in 1992, Lush toured America as part of the Lollapalooza festival. Mellencamp left Mercury after the 1994 disc. He was replaced by Phil King. Happy Go Lucky which blended heavier dance rhythms with his now signature folk-rock style with the aid of dance producer Junior Vasquez. Rippon left the band at this stage in order to concentrate on writing, though his book Cold Turkey Sandwich - a fictionalized chronicle of his time in touring - was rejected by publishers. After a 1994 heart attack, Mellencamp returned with Mr. Reviews were mixed and critics of the album hold that Guthrie's production brought the sound away from the band's original creative vision. By 1993's (1993 in music) Human Wheels, Mellencamp's critical reception was solid and Dance Naked (1994 in music) spawned his biggest hit in years, "Wild Night" (a cover of Van Morrison's song, in the form of a duet with Me'Shell NdegeOcello). Produced by Robin Guthrie, Spooky featured a sound very similar to Guthrie's band Cocteau Twins, with walls of sound and a great deal of flange. It generated several more singles, including "Paper in Fire" and "Cherry Bomb". Their first LP made up of completely new material was Spooky in 1992 (1992 in music). His following LP, 1987's The Lonesome Jubilee was departure from his earlier material; it incorporated country and folk influences (see 1987 in music). In 1990 the LP Gala, which combined the material from their first three EPs, was released by Reprise in the United States, the first exposure of Lush in North America. Mellencamp, now fully asserting his power as a hitmaker, changed his billing to simply John Mellencamp and made waves by refusing to allow alcohol or tobacco companies to sponsor his tours. That year the EPs Mad Love, produced by Robin Guthrie, and Sweetness and Light followed. The album's lyrics were socially aware, with several songs focusing on the plight of the American family farmer, and Mellencamp soon helped organize Farm Aid with Willie Nelson. Critical praise for Scar and a wildly popular live show established Lush as one of the best-selling bands in the new "shoegazing" genre of pop music. He rectified this in some quarters with the release of Scarecrow in (1985). Robin Guthrie helped the band sign to 4AD and released Scar, an EP, in 1989 (1989 in music). Despite his popular success, Mellencamp fared less well with critics who tended to view him as a derivative heartland rocker in the mold of Bob Seger. Barham left nearly immediately, eventually settling in
fellow shoegazing band Pale Saints. With a major hit under his belt, Mellencamp insisted on changing his billing to John Cougar Mellencamp (compromising by
keeping the stage name as well as his true last name) for the 1983
follow-up, Uh-Huh, which was another
top-10 hit and spawned several hit singles. Lush was a British shoegazing band, formed in 1988 by Steve
Rippon, Emma Anderson,
Meriel Barham, Chris Acland and Miki Berenyi (see 1988 in music). (The former being an unlikely radio hit with
its lyrics referring to S&M.). Gala (1990, CAD 0017). Female rocker Pat Benatar recorded "I Need a Lover" and released the song as a single from her debut album "In the Heat of the Night.". Lovelife (1996, GAD 6004). Riva added this song to the next album, John Cougar (1979) to minor success. Split (1994, GAD 4011). He signed to the tiny Riva Records label and recorded 1978's A Biography, unreleased in the US, but which yielded a hit in Australia ("I Need A Lover"). Spooky (1992, GAD 2002). The album was a failure, and Mellencamp lost his contract with MCA Records. 500 (1996, 2 CDs, BAD 6009, BADD 6009). DeFries insisted that Mellencamp's first album, Chestnut Street Incident, a collection of covers and derivative originals, be released under the stage name Johnny Cougar, a move Mellencamp claims was made without his knowledge and against his will. Ladykillers (1996, 2 CDs, BAD 6002, BADD 6002). At age 24, Mellencamp, determined to break into the music business, moved to New York City and signed on with agent Tony DeFries (at the time well-known for representing David Bowie). Single Girl (1996, 2 CDs, BAD 6001, BADD 6001). He eloped with his pregnant girlfriend at seventeen and began performing with a band the following year. Desire Lines (1994, BAD 4010). As a child, Mellencamp suffered from spina bifida and he had a troubled childhood marked by several brushes with the law. Hypocrite (1994, BAD 4008). John Mellencamp (born October 7, 1951 in Seymour, Indiana) is an American singer and songwriter, known for a long and successful recording and performing career highlighted by a series of 1980s hits, including "Jack and Diane", and by his role in the Farm Aid charity event. For Love (1992, BAD 2001). 2003 Trouble No More. Black Spring (1991, BAD 1016). 2001 Cuttin' Heads. Sweetness And Light (1989, BAD 0013). 1998 John Mellencamp. Mad Love (1989, BAD 0003). Happy Go Lucky. Scar (1989, JAD 911). 1996 Mr. 1994 Dance Naked. 1993 Human Wheels. 1991 Whenever We Wanted. 1989 Big Daddy. 1987 The Lonesome Jubilee. 1985 Scarecrow. 1983 Uh-Huh. 1982 American Fool. 1980 Nothin' Matters and What If It Did. 1980 Night Dancin'. 1979 Johnny Cougar. 1979 John Cougar. 1978 A Biography. 1977 The Kid Inside. 1976 Chestnut Street Incident. |