King Adora | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Genres | Rock Pop Indie rock Glam rock Punk rock |
| Years active | 2000–2005 |
| Labels | Caroline Records |
| Past members | Maxi Brown (Matt Browne), vocals, guitar The Nelsta (Martyn Nelson),guitar, piano Robbie G (Robert Andrew Grimmit), bass guitar The Brows (Dan Dabrowski), drums |
UK rock group King Adora formed in Birmingham in 1998, reputedly taking their name from an oversized adult toy they'd seen in a sex shop. With strong punk and glam rock influences, similar to American power pop, they often drew comparisons to Suede, The Pixies, and the early Manic Street Preachers. They had a sucessful touring career and picked up a devoted fanbase (who were often also Rachel Stamp, Placebo and Manic Street Preachers fans), although they never made a real impression on the mainstream. They were heavily publicised by Melody Maker magazine, before the publishers decided to end the publication, and "merge" it with NME, and initially got some exposure in UK Kerrang!, leading to modest success. However, when Melody Maker folded in 2000, the band's profile, and record sales, faded with it, and they were dropped by Superior Quality Recordings, who had released their debut album, "Vibrate You". However, thanks to the loyalty of their fanbase, King Adora did manage to continue touring, and released "Who Do You Love?" on Discovery in 2004. Sadly, the buzz that had surrounded the band back in 2000 never really returned, and they called it a day in September 2005. However, Maxi Browne and Martyn Nelson have gone on to form another band, the Bombshell AC's, with three new members; that band is due to make its live debut in January 2006.
Albums edit
Vibrate You - May 21, 2001 edit
Reached number 30 in the official uk album charts
- 1. Smoulder
- 2. Bionic
- 3. Big Isn't Beautiful
- 4. Friday Night Explodes
- 5. Aftertime
- 6. The Law
- 7. Whether
- 8. We Are Heroes
- 9. Super Muff Diver
- 10. Asthmatic
- 11. Music Takes You
- 12. Suffocate
- 13. Scream And Shout
- 14. Aceface
- Videos
- 15. Exclusive Film Footage
- 16. Smoulder
- 17. Bionic
- 18. Suffocate
- 19. Big Isn't Beautiful
Who Do You Love - March 29, 2004 edit
- 1. Drag
- 2. 9" of Pure Malice
- 3. Born to Lose
- 4. Kamikaze
- 5. Depression
- 6. Sweet Abandon
- 7. Boy for Rent
- 8. Maniac Love
- 9. Come
- 10. Death by Rock N Roll
- 11. Fear and Loathing
- 12. Love so Volatile
- 13. Asleep
EP's edit
Friday Night Explodes - August 20, 2001 edit
- 1. Friday Night Explodes
- 2. White Noise Babies
- 3. Bionic - Remix
- 4. Saffron
- 5. Friday Night Explodes (video)
Singles edit
Bionic/The Law - May 2000 edit
Big Isnt Beautiful - July 31, 2000 edit
Smoulder - October 23, 2000 edit
Suffocate - February 19, 2001 edit
2 CD's. Reached number 39 in the official UK singles charts
Bionic - May 14, 2001 edit
2 CD's. Reached number 30 in the official UK singles charts