The Stands

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The Stands

Origin England Liverpool, England
Years active 2001–2005
Genres Alternative Rock
Labels Echo
Members Howie Payne
Luke Thompson
Dean Ravea
Ste Pilgrim
Graeme Robinson
Paul Molloy

The Stands were a band from Liverpool, England.

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[edit] History

Liverpool band the Stands was formed by Scouse legend Howie Payne after his previous band, The Big Kids, parted ways. (Howie Payne's brother Sean Payne and Russ Pritchard of The Big Kids would go on to form The Zutons with Dave McCabe, Boyan Choudhury, and Abi Harding.) The Stands first came to national attention after Noel Gallagher of Oasis saw the Stands play at the Zanzibar Club in Liverpool.

The core quartet of Howie Payne (vocals, guitar), Luke Thomson (guitar), Dean Ravea (bass), and Steve Pilgrim (drums) was complete in 2002, and the Echo Label (Chrysalis) emerged as victor in the massive bidding war to sign The Stands.

The band's first album, "All Years Leaving," produced several Top 40 hits. The Stands toured extensively with Oasis, The Libertines, Paul Weller, and Jet through 2005.

After relocating to Los Angeles to record their second album, “Horse Fabulous,” Paul Molloy (formerly of The Skylarks) replaced Luke Thompson. "Horse Fabulous", was released on Monday, 24 July, 2005 to critical acclaim. Although certain sectors of sophomoric pop press derided Payne’s toungue-in-cheek genius for homage as a “60s pastiche sound,” Payne received accolade from the more academic contingents of music journalism (Mojo, Q) and major patriarchs of the British music industry, cementing his credibility as a serious and gifted songwriter. The Echo label downsized by three quarters just before “Horse Fabulous” was released, and the album was left adrift amidst exceptional press and great demand.

On Thursday, 24 November, 2005 Howie Payne posted the following message on the band's forum:

"I thought I should be the one to break the news that after much thought I have decided to no longer continue with The Stands. It has been a wonderful few years but over the last months my heart has been slowly being drawn towards the idea of change and musical pastures new. Recent times have been both creative and difficult in equal measure, and I in order to seek clarity I want to now take the time to take some time to get some fresh air and move onto something new. We thank each and every one of you all for all your support, taking the time to listen to our records and coming to see us play. It's been a pleasure, thanks so much to you all. Howie."

As of Spring 2006, Howie Payne has written and recorded new music, is touring the UK, and plans to release a highly anticipated solo record.

[edit] UK Albums

[edit] All Years Leaving

  • Release Date: 23 Feb. 2004
  • UK Chart:
  • Produced by Howie Payne
  • Notes: LP was numbered limited edition.

CD (ECHCD50), LP (ECHLP50):

  1. "I've Waited So Long"
  2. "All Years Leaving"
  3. "Outside Your Door"
  4. "When This River Rolls Over You"
  5. "It's Only Everything"
  6. "Always Is The Same/Shine On"
  7. "Here She Comes Again"
  8. "The Big Parade"
  9. "The Love You Give"
  10. "I Need You"
  11. "Some Weekend Night"
  12. "The Way She Does"

[edit] Horse Fabulous

  • Release Date: 25 Jul. 2005
  • UK Chart:
  • Produced by Tom Rothrock

CD (ECHCD64), LP (ECHLP64):

  1. "Turn The World Around"
  2. "Soon Come"
  3. "Just Enough Love"
  4. "I Will Journey Home"
  5. "Back To You"
  6. "Mountains Blue And The World Through My Window"
  7. "Nearer Than Green"
  8. "When The Night Falls In"
  9. "Bluer Than Blue"
  10. "Do It Like You Like"
  11. "You Said"

[edit] UK Singles

[edit] When This River Rolls Over You

  • Release Date: 04 Aug. 2003
  • UK Chart:
  • Notes: 7" came signed.

7" (ECS142):

  1. "When This River Rolls Over You"
  2. "She Speaks Of These Things"

CD (ECSCD142):

  1. "When This River Rolls Over You"
  2. "She Speaks Of These Things"
  3. "In So Many Ways"

[edit] I Need You

  • Release Date: 13 Oct. 2003
  • UK Chart:
  • Notes: 7" was numbered limited edition.

7" (ECS146):

  1. "I Need You"
  2. "I Will Journey Home"

CD (ECSCD146):

  1. "I Need You"
  2. "I Will Journey Home"
  3. "She Only Cares For Me"

CD (ECSCX146):

  1. "I Need You"
  2. "The Shape You're In"
  3. "Still Water"
  4. "I Need You" (Video)

[edit] Here She Comes Again

  • Release Date: 09 Feb. 2004
  • UK Chart:
  • Notes: 7" was numbered limited edition, and came signed.

7" (ECS148):

  1. "Here She Comes Again"
  2. "How You Seem To Be"

CD (ECSCD148):

  1. "Here She Comes Again"
  2. "Stumbling Home"

CD (ECSCX148):

  1. "Here She Comes Again"
  2. "How You Seem To Be"
  3. "All Years Leaving" (Acoustic Version)
  4. "Here She Comes Again" (Video)

[edit] Outside Your Door

  • Release Date: 24 May 2004
  • UK Chart:
  • Notes: 7" was numbered limited edition.

7" (ECS151):

  1. "Outside Your Door"
  2. "When This River Rolls Over You"

CD (ECSCD151):

  1. "Outside Your Door"
  2. "When This River Rolls Over You"

CD (ECSCX151):

  1. "Outside Your Door"
  2. "All That's Glass" (Home Recording)
  3. "It Takes A While" (Home Recording)

[edit] Do It Like You Like

  • Release Date: 09 May 2005
  • UK Chart:

7" (ECS165):

  1. "Do It Like You Like"
  2. "A Season To Be Loved"

CD (ECSCD165):

  1. "Do It Like You Like"
  2. "A Season To Be Loved"

CD (ECSCX165):

  1. "Do It Like You Like"
  2. "Into The Morning"
  3. "One Of The Millions"

[edit] When The Night Falls In

  • Release Date: 01 Aug. 2005
  • UK Chart:
  • Notes: Download only. Originally planned for 7" (ECS177) and CD (ECSCX177).

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