Mull Historical Society

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For the history and archeology society, see Mull Historical and Archaeological Society

Mull Historical Society were a critically-acclaimed Scottish indie band active in the first few years of the twenty-first century. The band consisted of singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Colin MacIntyre, bassist Alan Malloy, drummer Tony Soave, and keyboardist Colin MacPherson^[1], although MacIntyre has claimed that it was a one-man band. Still writing and recording music, Colin Macintyre now goes under his own name, rather than that of the Mull Historical Society.^[2]^[3].

Mull is an island off the west coast of Scotland — the name comes from a genealogical society on the island, who have since changed their name to the Mull Historical and Archaeological Society.

1 Style
2 Discography
- 2.1 Albums
- 2.2 Singles
3 Recognition
4 References

[edit] Style

Mull Historical Society used a lot of unusual techniques and instruments in their songs. For example, Colin MacIntyre is credited to have played 'Seagulls' and 'Fire Extinguisher' for the song "Gravity", and played 'Beer Kegs' on the song "Death of a Scientist" (which was written about the late David Kelly). They also frequently sample the sounds of the world - a public announcement from the Glasgow Subway in "Public Service Announcer" part of the shipping forecast in "Final Arrears".

MacIntyre's album art, which varies from plain landscapes to Microsoft Paint drawings, includes 'The Giant Dog With The Wig', an oversize model of a dog with a large comedy blue wig, which came to be a symbol for the band and featured in the video for the song "How 'Bout I Love You More".

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

Loss (2001)
Us (2003)
This Is Hope (2004)

[edit] Singles

[edit] Recognition

In January 2005 they were voted the 12th greatest Scottish band of all time by The List magazine.^[4]
2002 saw MacIntyre named as "Scotland’s Top Creative Talent" at the Glenfiddich Spirit Of Scotland Awards.
NME named Barcode Bypass its debut single of the year in 2000 ^[5]