Public Relations Exercise were a Leicester, England based

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group. A five-piece combining aspects of

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, layered with penetrative and socially observant

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History

The band began as a product of the development of bedroom songwriters Martin Smith and Lloyd Carter. From an early age, they worked on various projects with local drummer Danny Star, and with the later addition of Irish-born bassist, Tiernan Welch, and guitarist, Spencer Lee, their line-up was finalised in September 2005. The name is taken from the inlay of Radiohead's second album, '' The Bends''.DiScover: Public Relations Exercise
Drowned in Sound; accessed 1 March 2007 In their short history; Public Relations Exercise played with acts including

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and many others. After demoing material for some time, the band recorded their debut single 'Subteniente', at Far Heath Studios with producer Angus Wallace ( The Fall, The Prodigy) in 2007, which was released as a through

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based Field Records in conjunction an extensive UK tour with ex-

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and London Hardcore outfit Score One For Safety. Public Relations Exercise earned limited notoriety but gained reviews in national press such as ''

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''. Their first long player album, ''

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'', was released on 2 April 2007 via Field Records to positive reviews. P.R.E's second single was released on 22 October 2007. The single, which included two unreleased b-sides, were recorded at their rehearsal space located in Merrylees Industrial Estate, situated in the West of Leicestershire, on 8 & 9 August. To promote the single the band completed a tour with Northern Irish

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. Popular zine

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launched a competition for a reader to produce the artwork for the single. The final artwork chosen was designed by Ed P and was announced by the webzine on 15 August. The single was received decent reviews from the usual on-line webzines and a "celebrity review" from members of Finnish Viking metal idiots

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in the October issue of Rock Sound.Public Relations Exercise – Catalyst
– Field Records; accessed 1 November 2007 2008 saw the band splitting amicably. Members of the band Martin Smith, Tiernan Welch, Lloyd Carter and Danny Star briefly played together in Bronze Age who recorded with Field Records' Tim Waterfield and played a handful of shows in 2009. As of 2014 Tiernan Welch plays bass with

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Line up

*Martin Smith – Vocals *Danny Star – Drums *Lloyd Carter – Guitars *Spencer Baggots – Guitars *Tiernan Welch – Bass

Discography

Albums

*''Come you are safe, we are from the bombs'' – Field Records 2 April 2007

Singles

*''Subteniente'' 7" Split w/

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– Field Records 2006 *''Catalyst'' – Field Records 22 October 2007

Demos

*''Death pop P' 2003 *''What you need to hear'' 2004 *''Correct, Avoid'' 2005

Compilations

*''Catalyst'' – Public Service Broadcast # 8 – Smalltown America

References

External links

Official websiteBBC InterviewPublic Relations Exercise interview on Rockmidgets.com
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