Crash (UK band)

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Crash were an indie rock band formed in 1985 in New York City, who took their name from the J. G. Ballard novel.[1][2] The band moved to London, England in 1986. Crash released three singles and an album, but are perhaps most notable for containing members who went on to form Ultra Vivid Scene, John Moore's Expressway, and Something Pretty Beautiful.[3]

The band's line-up was Mark Dumais (vocals, guitar), Kurt Ralske (guitar, also of Nothing But Happiness), Bill Carey (guitar, formerly of Excentricks), Adam Wright (bass), and Byron Guthrie (drums).[3] They debuted with a 12" single, "Don't Look Now" in November 1986 on the Remorse label, followed the same month by another 12", "Almost". Their only album, I Feel Fine, was released in February 1987. A final single, "Bright Coloured Lights" was released in August 1987. When the group split up, Ralske formed Ultra Vivid Scene, Guthrie joined John Moore's Expressway and later joined Ralske in Ultra Vivid Scene, and Carey joined Something Pretty Beautiful.[3]

Contents

[edit] Discography

[edit] Singles

  • "Don't Look Now" (1986) Remorse (UK)/Justine (US)
  • "Almost" (1986) Remorse
  • "Bright Coloured Lights" (1987) Remorse

[edit] Albums

  • I Feel Fine (1987) Remorse

[edit] Covers

  • Ultra Vivid Scene, "Don't Look Now" Blood and Thunder (1993) 4AD
  • Moth Wranglers, "Don't Look Now" never mind the context (2001) magnetic
  • Bobine, (13 song album) I Had Fun Tonight - Songs by Mark Dumais and Crash (2008) Beauty Bark Records

[edit] References

  1. ^ Widerhorn, John (June 1993). Vivid (interview). Alternative Press. Retrieved on 09 March 2008.
  2. ^ Walker, John. Ultra Vivid Scene, A Primer. Retrieved on 09 March 2008.
  3. ^ a b c Strong, Martin C. (1999). The Great Alternative & Indie Discography. Canongate. ISBN 0-86241-913-1.