| Theaudience | |
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| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Genres | Britpop Indie rock Alternative rock |
| Years active | 1996–1999 |
| Labels | eLLeFFe/Mercury Records |
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| Sophie Ellis-Bextor Kerin Smith Nigel Butler Billy Reeves Patrick Hannan Dean Mollett |
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Theaudience (styled as theaudience) were a Britpop group active in the 1990s. They released one album and saw three singles enter the UK Singles Chart.[1] The band's singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor became a successful solo artist after the band's disbandment.
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They were founded by guitarist Billy Reeves, formerly of the indie group, Congregation. The group were fronted by Sophie Ellis-Bextor and achieved some success with their new wave-style records. Reeves left the band late in 1998 and despite the remaining band members writing new material, Theaudience split soon afterwards.[1] Bextor eventually started a solo career and had much success in major label dance pop music. Although their one and only album received critical acclaim, and reached #22 in UK charts, and 2 of 4 singles released reached the Top 40. Bass player Kerin Smith and guitarist Billy Reeves are currently involved with the London indie pop band, Friends of The Bride. Drummer Patrick "Patch" Hannan was also a member of The Sundays.
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Quiet Storm
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"I Got the Wherewithal" | - |
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"If You Can't Do It When You're Young; When Can You Do It?" | 48 | |
| "A Pessimist Is Never Disappointed" | 27 | ||
| "I Know Enough (I Don't Get Enough)" | 25 |
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