Smoother was a Canadian rock band from Hamilton, Ontario, headed by lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Andrew Franey. Members included Beau Cook on bass and vocals, keyboardist James Fleming, drummer Adam Benning and Todd Knight on guitar and vocals.

History

Smoother started out with the name Sponge; They signed with Sonic Unyon and recorded an album, ''Trendbender'', in cassette form in 1993 under that name. The band also contributed to a Sonic Union compilation album, ''Not if I Smell You First''. The band changed its name to Smoother after the American band with the same name began to achieve success in North America. They then released an album, ''Copycat'' in 1994 through Sonic Unyon. Smoother performed at the NXNE festival and Edgefest in 2001. The band's first and only major label release, ''Chasing the Dragon'', was released in 2001 through EMI Canada. The album was well received critically but failed to meet the sales expectations of EMI. The single "East Side" received extensive radio play in Canada, and was among the top 70 most played radio tracks in Canada in 2001. "East Side" was also featured in the motion picture '' Men With Brooms''. The band was nominated for Best New Group at the

2002 Juno Awards The Juno Awards of 2002 were presented in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada during the weekend of 13–14 April 2002. Nominations were announced 11 February 2002 at a news conference hosted by Mike Bullard. Awards for the secondary ...

Discography

*''Trendbender'' (as Sponge) (1993, Sonic Unyon) * ''Copycat'' (1994, Sonic Unyon) * ''What a Life'' (1999, Sonic Unyon) * ''Chasing the Dragon'' (2001, EMI Music Canada)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Smoother (Band) Canadian alternative rock groups Musical groups from Hamilton, Ontario Sonic Unyon artists