The Cinematics were a Scottish

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band founded in 2003 in

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, Scotland, and disbanded in 2011. The band released two albums, '' A Strange Education'' (2007) and '' Love and Terror'' (2009), as well as a five-track EP, "Silent Scream EP" (2010), but disbanded in the middle of recording their third album. The band consisted of Scott Rinning, Ramsay Miller, Adam Goemans and Ross Bonney with Larry Reid joining the band in 2008.

History

Formation and ''A Strange Education'' (2003–2008)

The band was formed by Scott Rinning (vocals and guitar), Ramsay Miller (lead guitar), Adam Goemans (bass) and Ross Bonney (drums) in 2003 in

, however, the members originally met at school in

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. The band were signed to

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in 2005 after playing at an In the City showcase gig in Manchester. Their debut album '' A Strange Education'' was produced by Simon Barnicott and

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, and released on 6 March 2007. In early 2008, it was reported that

was suffering financial difficulties and was forced to file for

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/Bankruptcy. The label and its assets were purchased by New York-based digital-distribution company, The Orchard. Much of the TVT roster was dropped, but The Cinematics' recording contract was retained. Around the same time, the band parted company with Ramsay Miller, who was replaced by Larry Reid, who had previously played with the band live on tour.

''Love and Terror'' and the break-up (2009–2011)

In their

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blogs, the band reported at various stages that they were writing and self-producing their second studio album, despite suggestions that it would be produced by

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( Blondie, Dr Feelgood,

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). The Cinematics' second album, '' Love and Terror'', was released on 6 October 2009. On 22 May 2010, the band released a five-track EP titled '' Silent Scream EP'', recorded partially live while on tour during late 2009 and early 2010. Both ''Love and Terror'' and the EP were produced by the band's guitarist, Larry Reid. In 2010, Reservoir Media Management acquired 100% of the Cinematics publishing assets which had formerly been administered by TVT Music Enterprises, LLC. The Cinematics moved to Berlin in 2010 and began recording their third studio album there. The album was set to be named "Kino". In July 2011, however, Reid announced in an interview with The Pop Cop that the band had disbanded before completing it. The Cinematics' third album remains unreleased to date, but the band did make one track - "Nausea" - available free to fans on their Facebook page. In June 2012, Larry Reid released an album with his post-Cinematics project, Laurence and the Slab Boys. The record, ''Lo-Fi Disgrace'', features appearances by fellow Cinematics, Ross Bonney and Adam Goemans.

Band members

Final line-up

*Ross Bonney – drums (2003–2011) *Adam Goemans – bass (2003–2011) *Scott Rinning – lead vocals, guitar (2003–2011) *Larry Reid – lead guitar (2008–2011)

Past members

*Ramsay Miller – lead guitar (2003–2008)

Equipment

*Ross Bonney:

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, Vic Firth sticks *Adam Goemans: Fender 76 Precision bass, Ampeg bass head and 4x10 cab *Scott Rinning:

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/ MXR pedals, Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Amp *Larry Reid:

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/ Ibanez pedals, Vox AC30 Amp

Discography

Studio albums

* '' A Strange Education'' (March 2007) * '' Love and Terror'' (September 2009)

Extended plays

* '' Break EP'' (27 March 2006) * '' Live Sessions EP'' (2007) (

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exclusive download) * '' Silent Scream EP'' (22 May 2010)

Singles

* "Chase" (October 2005) (UK No. 197) * "Break" (November 2006) (UK No. 129) * "Keep Forgetting" (February 2007) * "Love and Terror" (10 August 2009) * "New Mexico" (14 September 2009)

Music videos

*
Chase
(2005) *
Break
(2006) *
Keep Forgetting
(2006) *
Love and Terror
(2009) *
New Mexico
(2009)

References

External links

*
The Cinematics' MyspaceThe Cinematics – ''A Strange Education'' Album Review
*

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interview with the band
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