Robert Damian Ellis (born 13 February 1962) is a producer, arranger, instrumentalist and composer. He is best known for his work with

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, has been released on six recordings, three under the name Spleen and three under his own name: ''Music for the home'' (2000) and ''Music for the home - Volume 2'' (2004) for

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, Swell,

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, Cold Specks and most recently Anna Calvi, Bat for Lashes, Torres,

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and The Blinders.

Discography

Solo

*''Music for the Home'' (2000) *''Music for the Home - Volume 2'' (2004) *The Nostalgia Machine (2020)

With PJ Harvey

*'' Dry'' (1992) *'' Rid of Me'' (1993) *''

Is This Desire? ''Is This Desire?'' is the fourth studio album by English musician PJ Harvey, released on 28 September 1998 on Island Records. It was re-released on vinyl LP in late January 2021. A separate demo compilation of tracks from the album titled ''Is ...

'' (1998) *''

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'' (2000) *'' Uh Huh Her'' (2004) *'' The Peel Sessions 1991–2004'' (2006)

With Spleen

*''Soundtrack to Spleen'' (1996) *''Little Scratches'' (1998) *''Nun Lover!'' (2006)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Ellis, Rob 1962 births Living people English rock drummers English multi-instrumentalists British record producers English record producers Laika (band) members Musicians from Bristol