Long-view
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Long-view (previous name Longview, having to change their name because of the much lesser known and same titled American bluegrass group) are an indie rock band whose members hail from Winchester, Manchester and Hull, England. The band formed in Manchester in 2002 and built its reputation in the famous musical city, with several well-received appearances at the Night and Day Cafe.
Their debut album, Mercury, was released in July 2003. They have released several singles (including 'Further' on two separate occasions). One of their most interesting and rare singles was a cover of Depeche Mode's 'Stripped' which was only available as a digital download or on limited edition vinyl.
The band are currently finishing work on their second album which it is expected will be released in Autumn 2007. Demos of new material have been uploaded onto the band's Myspace page during late 2006. Song titles include 'Elysian Fields,' 'Why,' 'Signals,' 'Drive Faster,' Run off the Tracks,' and 'Happiness in Loneliness'. The demos released thus far were recorded in studios at London Bridge, Seattle and at Rob's flat in Manchester. The new material sees the band continue to produce its brand of epic, melodic rock music although now with a healthy dose of world-weariness thrown in. The new album is as yet untitled, and the first single has not been confirmed.
- Lead singer/guitar: Rob McVey
- Lead guitarist: Doug Morch
- Bass guitarist: Aidan Banks
- Drummer: Matt Dabbs
- Keyboards: Ulrich Schnauss
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[edit] UK Singles Chart positions
| Date | Song | Peak position # |
|---|---|---|
| November 2002 | When You Sleep | 74 |
| July 2003 | Further | 27 |
| October 2003 | Can’t Explain | 51 |
| January 2004 | Still | (Not eligible) |
| May 2004 | Stripped (Vinyl Only) | (Not eligible) |
| July 2004 | In A Dream | 38 |
| January 2005 | Coming Down/When You Sleep | 32 |
| August 2005 | Further (Re-issue) | 24 |
(Data taken from chartstats.com)
[edit] UK Album Chart positions
| Date | Album | Peak position # |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Mercury | 42 |
| 2005 | Mercury (Re-issue) | 29 |
[edit] Track listing (Original Version)
- Further
- Can't Explain
- Electricity
- When You Sleep
- If You Asked
- I Would
- Nowhere
- Falling For You
- Falling Without You
- Still
- Will You Wait Here
- This Is
[edit] Track listing (2005 Re-issue)
- Further
- Can’t Explain
- Falling For You
- In A Dream
- Nowhere
- I Would
- Electricity
- Still
- One More Try
- When You Sleep
- If You Asked
- Will You Wait Here
- Further (Radio Mix) (Bonus Track)
- Falling Without You (Bonus Track)
