Bush (Band)

Bush is an English rock band.

Career

Bush was born in London in 1991 and named after the place of its first appearance ( Shepherd's Bush). Their first release, she celebrated with a self- titled LP brought out Sixteen Stone, which was released in spring 1994.

Stylistically, they are often identified as grunge because many critics on their first album, Sixteen Stone, similarities with the band Nirvana heard. This, however, since their third album, The Science of Things no longer applicable, since typical grunge elements missing, such as the straight song leadership. Can best be the band assigned to the " general alternative rock " (as opposed to Classic Rock ). 2004 announced Rossdale on a solo project. Together with the previously completed separation of guitarist Nigel Pulsford ( who was replaced by Chris Traynor at performances ( Helmet ) ) rang this one the temporary end of Bush. Rossdale's solo project institutes became his new band ( at least he claimed that there was more than one project ). The by Page Hamilton ( Helmet ) produced album Distort Yourself is available for purchase since 2005. In 2008, Gavin Rossdale released his first solo album Wanderlust. It reached number 64 in Germany as the highest chart position.

Gavin Rossdale officially announced on 12 December 2008 at the Clarendon Ballroom in Arlington, Virginia, that Bush will make a comeback in 2009. On June 21, 2010 it was announced that the band finally reformed and the first concert after eight years at the Epicenter Music Festival ( 25 to 26 September 2010) will play in California. A new album titled "The Sea of Memories" is produced and scheduled for release on 13 September 2011. The two founding members Nigel Pulsford and Dave Parsons, however, not to return to the band, leaving only half of the original cast is involved in the reunion.

Discography

1994: Sixteen Stone

The debut album by the London reached thanks to heavy rotation of singles Everything Zen and Little Things on U.S. college rock stations such as KROQ increased attention and marked the early breakthrough in the U.S. market, on the bus until the end of her career, more attention has been than in Europe. The breakthrough came in Europe, especially with the single Glycerine.

1996: Razorblade Suitcase

Produced by Steve Albini album was a stylistic turning point. Was on the previous few feel-good hits, so there is here due to the introverted songwriting, the throttled pace and increased acoustics share an almost depressive mood. The most famous songs are the singles Swallowed Greedy Fly and. To both appeared highly acclaimed videos.

1997: Deconstructed

Here is a Remix plate to which, among other things Goldie and Tricky were involved.

1999: The Science of Things

The third regular album is characterized by an increased level of electronic gizmos, but never come to the fore. Among the guest musicians is among other Rossdale's future wife Gwen Stefani ( at this time as frontwoman of the band No Doubt known). The Singles The Chemicals Between Us, Letting The Cables Sleep and Warm Machine Bush once again reached a wide audience.

2001: Golden State

Golden State proved a commercial flop. Stylistically, much less experiment (despite Dave Sardy - production ) it disappointed many long-time fans of the band. The biggest (and only) hit of the album was originally to be published under the title Speed ​​Kills. Due to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, he was renamed The People That We Love. Even the album cover was redesigned as it was an airplane. The People That We Love is also part of the soundtrack of the racing game Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2

2011: The Sea of Memories

10 years after their last studio album and after their reunion was with Bob Rock as a producer, the fifth studio album by Bush. International was the album (# 18 in the Billboard 200 ), and the single " The Sound of Winter" quite successful.

Music videos

• Everything Zen
• Little Things
• Come Down
• Glycerine
• Machine Head
• Swallowed
• Greedy Fly
• Mouth
• Bonedriven
• Cold Contagious
• Personal Holloway
• Warm Machine
• Letting The Cables Sleep
• The People That We Love
• Inflatable
• The Sound of Winter
• Baby Come Home
• The Afterlife