Jane from Occupied Europe (band)
Jane from Occupied Europe | |
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Origin | Salisbury, Wiltshire, England |
Genres |
Alternative rock Shoegazing Indie rock |
Years active | 1988–1992 |
Labels | 7% Records |
Jane from Occupied Europe were a band that originated from Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. Band members had appeared previously in other local bands, most notably Bubblegum Splash! (The Subway Organisation) and a popular Wiltshire band, Mrs Taylor's Mad. They were part of what was an interesting scene of music that stemmed from the area around the mid to late 80's, including bands like The Badgeman (Paperhouse Records), The Mayfields, The Carfax Heretic and Mad Cow Disease.
Whilst their sound has been bracketed under the 'Shoegazing' mantle, their sound was based around a broad number of styles and influences including psychadaelia, punk, and garage.
The band toured around England, supporting bands like Carter USM, Catherine Wheel, Mock Turtles, Cud and the Seeds amongst numerous others.
Many of the former band members are now fronting a club band called 'Shady Lady' and living on a caravan site in Boscombe Down, Wiltshire.
Line up
'Member | Instrument |
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Jim Harrison | Vocals/Guitar |
Colin O'Keefe | Guitar |
Dave Todd | Bass |
David Ware | Guitar/Keyboards/Vocals |
Phil Eason | Drums/Percussion/nose flute |
Musical output
Title | Format | Timeline | Reference |
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Oceans Run Dry | 7 Inch | May, 1990 | Jane001 |
Little Valley Town | 12 Inch | November, 1990 | Jane002 |
Coloursound | LP (Vinyl only) | June, 1991 | Jane003 |
Gods Great Tapehead Cleaner | Salisbury Compilation | August, 1991 | 7%God |
Just Like Holden Caulfield | Mit Sonnenschirmen fingen wir den Blütenzauber (LP) | 1989 | Frischluft Tonträger - FRL 002 |
References
National Music Paper Reviews - http://www.drmango.talktalk.net/birdpoo/jfoe/jfoeprs.htm