| Tiger | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Princes Risborough/London, England |
| Genre(s) | Alternative rock Punk Kraut Rock |
| Years active | 1996 – 1999 |
| Label(s) | Fierce Panda Island Trade 2 |
| Associated acts |
Fleas |
| Members | |
| Dan Laidler Julie Sims Tina Whitlow Dido Hallett Gavin Skinner |
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| Former members | |
| Craig 'Ed' Grimshaw Louis Jones Seamus Feeney |
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| Notable instrument(s) | |
| Moog synthesizer Guitar |
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Tiger were an indie band from Princes Risborough and London who were formed in 1996.[1] Tiger quickly got British press attention after their debut single "Shining in the Wood" was played on BBC Radio 1. The musical climate of the time was dominated by Britpop and retro bands influenced by Oasis. Tiger, who were characterised by fuzzy guitars and multiple keyboards, were quickly held up as part of a new alternative. The band had two keyboardists using Moog synthesizers and used droning song structures similar to Stereolab and Neu!, but with a stronger pop element. The band were often criticised for their (lack of) fashion sense: they wore outdated clothes and at least two members of the band had mullet haircuts, which, although they have become fashionable since, were totally out of place at the time. The band recorded and released their 1996 debut album We are Puppets less than a year after they first formed. It was often described as patchy and samey, but one which nonetheless had some strong pop songs. The album's singles, "Race", "My Puppet Pal", and "On The Rose" were minor successes although only "Race" reached the Top 40 of the UK Singles Chart. NME invited them to perform on their annual Brat Bus Tour in 1997 and their performances were generally held to be a success. In late 1998 they supported Pulp, but any impetus had been lost by this point and they were dropped from their label shortly after. Their Stephen Street-produced second album Rosaria eventually appeared on the Tugboat label in 1999, but shortly afterwards they split up.
Contents |
Line-up
- Dan Laidler: vocals, guitar
- Julie Sims: guitar
- Tina Whitlow: keyboards, guitar
- Dido Hallett: keyboards
- Craig 'Ed' Grimshaw (drummer from Warm Jets) on debut single "Shining In The Wood"
- Louis Jones (singer & guitarist from Warm Jets) on debut "Shining In The Wood"
- Seamus Feeney: drums
- Gavin Skinner: drums (on the 2nd album)
Discography
Albums
- We Are Puppets (November 1996, Trade 2, UK #108[2]) All Music Guide Review
- 1. My Puppet Pal. 2. Shamed All Over. 3. Race. 4. Bollinger Farm.
- 5. Storm Injector. 6. Depot. 7. On The Rose. 8. Sorry Monkeys.
- 9. Cateader Reddle. 10. She's OK. 11. Ray Travey. 12. Keep In Touch.
- Shining In The Wood (April 1997, US Only EP) All Music Guide Review
- 1. Shining In The Wood. 2. Where's The Love? 3. Honey Friends.
- 4. Time Tunnel Cellar. 5. Bicycle. 6. I'm In Love With Raf Nurse.
- Rosaria (May 1999, Trade 2, UK)
- 1. Friends. 2. I Was a Rollin' Stone. 3. Speak to Me. 4. Girl from the Petrol Station.
- 5. Candy Andy. 6. Birmingham. 7. Root Cage. 8. Soho Soul.
- 9. Bee Song. 10. Our Simple Life. 11. River. 12. Rox Baroque.
Singles
| Year | Month | Title | UK chart position | Track listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | June | Shining In The Wood | #135[2] | CD: 1. Shining In the Wood. 2. Where's the Love? 3. Bicycle. |
| August | Race | #37[1] | CD: 1. Race. 2. Honey Friends. 3. Time Tunnel Cellar. 4. I'm In Love With RAF Nurse. | |
| November | My Puppet Pal | #62[1] | CD: 1. My Puppet Pal. 2. Icicle. 3. Flea's Song / Bonus Track. | |
| 1997 | February | On The Rose | #57[1] | CD One: 1. On The Rose. 2. On Spanish Farmland. 3. Babe. CD Two: 1. On the Rose. 2. Ray Travez (Soho live). 3. Depot (Mark Radcliffe Show). 4. I'm In Love With RAF Nurse (Mark Radcliffe show). |
| Best in Bucks (ltd single with and as 'Fleas') | - | 7": 1. Best in Bucks. 2. Sports Day. 3. Nasty Landscapes. | ||
| 1998 | August | Friends | #72[1] | CD One: 1. Friends. 2. Wensleydale. 3. Bottle Of Juice. CD Two: 1. Friends. 2. White Saab, Dark Night. 3.Rogue Robyn. |
| Girl From the Petrol Station (Unreleased) | - | CD One: 1. Girl From The Petrol Station (radio edit). 2. Paul Young. 3. Sea Shandy. CD Two: 1. Girl From The Petrol Station (radio edit). 2. God It's Good. 3. Rolling Rose. |
References
- ^ a b c d e Strong, Martin C.: "The Great Alternative & Indie Discography", 1999, Canongate, ISBN 0-86241-913-1
- ^ a b www.chartwatch.co.uk
