Lodger (British Band)
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Lodger were a British
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supergroup containing members of
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, and
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. They released three singles and an album in 1998 before the members went on to different projects, notably
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later formed The Tears in 2004, along with ex-
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members, Brett Anderson and Bernard Butler.


History

The band was formed in 1997 by Supergrass drummer
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and his girlfriend
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, the former vocalist with Powder.Strong, Martin C. (2003) ''The Great Indie Discography'', Canongate, , p. 838 The line-up was completed by co-vocalist Neil Carlill and guitarist
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, both of Delicatessen.Guthrie-Jones, Owen " ''Walk in the Park'' Review,
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Lowe and Carlill's dual vocals drew comparisons with
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and Lee Hazlewood. They signed to
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and their début single "I'm Leaving" reached number 40 on the UK Singles Chart. Two further singles, "Always Round Here" and "Small Change", prior to the band's only album, ''Walk in the Park'' (August 1998).


Discography


Albums

*''Walk in the Park'' (1998), Island


Singles

*"I'm Leaving" (1998), Island – UK #40 *"Always Round Here" (1998), Island – UK #97 *"Small Change" (1998), Island – UK #131


References

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