Shapeshifters (band)

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For a similarly named hip hop act from Los Angeles, see Shape Shifters (band).
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Shapeshifters, consisting of Simon Marlin and Max Reich, are a electronic music group from the United Kingdom.

They are known in the United States as Shape:UK, in part due to a conflict with the Los Angeles based hip-hop act Shape Shifters over the name because of the latter having legally trademarked it. However, the duo still uses the "Shapeshifters" name when they are charting in other countries outside the US.

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[edit] Biography

They are best known for their UK #1 single "Lola's Theme" in July 2004. The track was originally released as an instrumental promo in 2003 and was inspired by Simon's wife, Lola. Their second single released in March 2005, titled "Back To Basics" reached number 10 in the UK. The third single Incredible reached Number 12 and their debut album Sound Advice was released on 6 March 2006, peaking at 76. Sound Advice will be released in the United States on Ultra Records under the Shape:UK name in September. The fourth single, featuring Chic, Sensitivity charted at number 40 on 30 July 2006.

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[edit] Albums

  • 2004 Shapeshifters present House Grooves
  • 2005 Shapeshifters present House Grooves Vol. 2
  • 2006 Sound Advice — #76 UK

[edit] Singles

  • 2004 "Lola's Theme" — #1 UK; #1 US Dance Radio Airplay, #13 Netherlands #35 Australia
  • 2005 "Back To Basics" — #10 UK; #1 US Dance Club Play, #17 Netherlands #62 Australia
  • 2006 "Incredible" — #12 UK, #62 Australia, #19, Netherlands
  • 2006 "Sensitivity" (feat. Chic) — #40 UK, #21* Netherlands
  • 2006 "If In Doubt Go Out" - To Be Released
  • * Current position

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