Godfathers "A Big Bad Beautiful Noise" 2017

The legendary British band The Godfathers, known for the influential albums "Birth School Work Death" & "Hit By Hit", with which they served the world true rock 'n' roll, super melodic anthems and blatant guitar parts paired with a reckless attitude, is back. And “A Big Bad Beautiful Noise” is nothing less than a career highlight…

...The band was founded in 1985 by the brothers Peter (vocals) and Chris Coyne (bass, vocals) after the band The Sid Presley Experience broke up. The Godfathers played extensive tours and quickly made a name for themselves as a serious rock 'n' roll band with rousing live shows. The first four singles ("Lonely Man", "This Damn Nation", "I Want Everything" & "Love Is Dead"), which they released independently on their own label Corporate Image, were particularly well received by critics. These were then put together, along with a brutal cover of John Lennon's "Cold Turkey", for their first album "Hit By Hit" (1986).

Shortly thereafter (1987) a worldwide deal was signed with Sony / Epic Records. This was followed by the single "Birth School Work Death" with which the Godfathers landed a US Billboard Top 40 hit. The album of the same name was released in 1988 and the band made a name for themselves as one of the best live bands of the time. Confessing fans included David Bowie and Johnny Depp. The authentic, dirty sound of the Godfathers was the exact opposite of the softened synth sounds that dominated pop at the time and anticipated the Britpop wave of the early 90s.
The 1989 album "More Songs About Love And Hate" (including the college radio hit single "She Gives Me Love") was released shortly before the death of producer Vic Maile. This was followed by the exit of guitarist Kris Dollimore. Before the band split up in 2001, they released three studio albums with a new line-up. Then it was over.
In 2008 the band got back together to do some gigs and festival appearances in the UK, Europe and the USA. American artists like Local H and Spoon have released cover versions of “Birth School Work Death” & “This Damn Nation”, The Mars Volta name The Godfathers and their rock 'n roll sound as a direct influence. With “The Godfathers - Shot Live At The 100 Club” a live DVD / CD was released on November 1st, 2010 to celebrate the band's 25th anniversary.
With “Jukebox Fury” (2013) the first studio album in 18 years was released. It was acclaimed by critics around the world. With “A Big Bad Beautiful Noise” the Godfathers have taken another giant step forward. Attention, world: Here comes "A Big Bad Beautiful Noise." _ amazon

trax:
01 A Big Bad Beautiful Noise 02 Till My Heart Stops Beating 03 You Don't Love Me 04 Poor Boy's Son 05 One Good Reason 06 Miss America 07 Defibrillator 08 She's Mine 09 Feedbacking 10 Let's Get Higher 11 You And Me Against The World