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9 years ago
United Kingdom Vessels have evolved from their post-rock origins to an electronic act, showcasing adaptability and sonic exploration. They have headlined at major festivals and received critical acclaim for their albums.
Collaboration on the album 'The Great Distraction', specifically on the track 'Deflect The Light'.
Collaboration on the album 'The Great Distraction', specifically on the track 'Erase the Tapes'.
Vessels' track 'Everyone Is Falling' was remixed by Max Cooper. Additionally, Lee J. Malcolm has released a single on Max Cooper's label.
Collaboration on the album 'The Great Distraction', specifically on the track 'Had A Love'.
Vessels released a remix of Nils Frahm's track 'Says'.
Vessels' track 'Elliptic' was remixed by Throwing Snow.
Vessels is an English band from Leeds, West Yorkshire, formed in 2005. The band’s initial sound was rooted in post-rock. Early members had been playing together since the early 2000s before solidifying as Vessels. In 2007, they released a limited 7″ single, “Yuki” / “Forever the Optimist,” through Cuckundoo Records, gaining recognition from BBC Radio 1 as a hot new band. They recorded a session for Huw Stephens’s show on BBC Radio 1 and subsequently added Peter Wright to their lineup. Their debut album, “White Fields and Open Devices,” was recorded in Minneapolis, United States, in twelve days in December 2007 with producer John Congleton, known for his work with other post-rock artists. The album was released in August 2008 following the June release of the single “A Hundred Times In Every Direction.”
The band continued their evolution with their second album, “Helioscope,” recorded in Dallas, Texas, in May 2010, again with John Congleton. This album, released in February 2011, featured vocals by Stuart Warwick of Jacob’s Story. “Helioscope” garnered positive reviews, including scores from Pitchfork Media and Sputnik Music. A significant milestone in their career occurred in June 2011 when Vessels headlined the BBC Introducing Stage at Glastonbury Festival. Their third album, “Dilate,” released in March 2015, marked a notable shift in their musical direction. This record moved away from their post-rock foundations, embracing electronic music with a greater emphasis on synthesizers and percussion, leading to a more danceable sound. “Dilate” received a Metacritic score of 77/100, reflecting its positive reception.
Vessels’ progression into electronic music continued with their fourth album, “The Great Distraction,” released on September 29, 2017, by Different Recordings. This album further expanded their sound, featuring collaborations with guest vocalists such as John Grant and Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips. This release demonstrated the band’s ongoing commitment to pushing their sonic boundaries beyond their initial post-rock roots and into the electronic music landscape. The band’s members include Tom Evans (electronics, vocals), Tim Mitchell (drums), Martin Teff (guitar, bass, synth), Lee J. Malcolm (electronics, synth, drums), and Peter Wright (electronics).
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