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'' and '' Loaded'', who were once moved to call them "the best rock'n'roll band in the world". On their split in March 2001, songwriter Paul Moody announced "We hate the charts and the charts hate us. We're off into the cosmos!".

History

The band was formed in 1997 in North London by

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er Will Beaven (keyboards), music journalist Paul Moody (synthesizer, vibes), and film-maker Andy Starke (drums).Strong, Martin C. (2003) "Regular Fries", in ''The Great Indie Discography'', Canongate, The line-up was completed by Dave Brothwell (vocals), Rich Little (vocals, percussion), Pat O'Sullivan (bass), and Stephen Griffin (guitar). Sometimes regarded part of the "skunk rock" movement, the band became known for their extravagant live shows. After touring with the Lo Fidelity Allstars, the band's debut album, ''Accept the Signal'', was released in 1999, followed the next year by ''War on Plastic Plants'', which included a collaboration with

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on "Coke N Smoke (Supersonic Waves)".Meyer, Lee " Paul Wraith once joined them on stage in Manchester,high on poppers Regular Fries Biography, ''

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'', Macrovision Corporation Their third and final album while together, ''Blueprint for a Higher Civilization'', was released in 2001, the band splitting up the same year.

Discography

Albums

*''Accept the Signal'' (June 1999) JBO *''War On Plastic Plants'' (2000) JBO *''Blueprint for a Higher Civilisation'' (2001) Soft City/Sony *''Phone in Sick'' (Compilation) (2004)

Singles

*"Dust It, Don't Bust It" (1997)

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) *"Dust It, Don't Bust It (full version)" 12-inch EP (1998) Rabid Badger *''Free The Regular Fries'' EP (September 1998) JBO *''Fries Entertainment'' EP (1998) JBO *"King Kong" (June 1999) JBO *"Dust It" (1999) JBO *''Smokin' Cigars With The Pharaohs'' EP (2000) JBO *"Supersonicwaves" (2000) JBO *"Eclipse" (2001) JBO (withdrawn) *''Transmissions From the War Office vol. 1'' EP (2001) Soft City *"Afrika" (2001) Soft City

References

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