Monkey Swallows the Universe
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Monkey Swallows the Universe are an acoustic/indie band from Sheffield, England. The band are centred around the original founding duo of Nat Johnson and Kevin Gori who formed the band around 2004 after meeting at the University of Sheffield. In the first incarnation of the band they both sang and played acoustic guitars with Gori adding extra touches with instruments such as the recorder and xylophone. The band expanded to include Catherine Tully on violin, Andy George on cello and Rob Dean on drums. Nat Johnson is now the main singer and main song writer of the band. In 2006 the band released their first album The Bright Carvings on the small independent record label Thee Sheffield Phonographic Corporation. The band have been featured a number of times in Sandman magazine. In July 2006 they released "Science" (b/w Happiness & Florence) as a CD single, and on 7" vinyl (b/w Happiness) also on Thee SPC.
On 11 April 2006, the band appeared on Gideon Coe's BBC 6music radio show, and played two songs live in session.
Monkey Swallows the Universe have signed to Loose Records and released their second album "The Casket Letters" together with the single "Little Polveir". in summer 2007.
On December 4th, 2007, the band announced via their official website that they would be taking an indefinite hiatus at the conclusion of their current tour.
[edit] Track listing of The Bright Carvings
- Sheffield Shanty
- Martin
- Jimmy Down The Well
- The Chicken Fat Waltz
- Down
- You Yesterday
- Wallow
- 22
- Fonz You!
- Still
- Beautiful Never
- Secret Word Is Groucho (hidden track)
[edit] Track listing of The Casket Letters
- Statutory Rights
- Bloodline
- Science
- Matterhoney
- Gravestones
- Little Polveir
- Elizabeth & Mary
- Ballad of the Breakneck Bride
- Paper, Scissors, Stone
- When the Work is Done
