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English punk rock band

Personal Best
OriginBristol, England
Genres
Years active2013 (2013)–present
Labels
MembersRobin Gatt
Jason Cavalier
Past membersEl Morgan
Tom Baker
Lou Hanman
Tom Hussey

Personal Best are an English punk band from Bristol. Founded by songwriter Robin Gatt in 2013, they have had several lineup changes in the time since. They have currently released two full-length albums; Arnos Vale (2015) and What You At (2019).

History

Personal Best was founded by Robin Gatt as a vehicle for their songwriting in Bristol in 2013. The original lineup included Tom Hussey (also of the band Attack! Vipers!) on bass and Lou Hanman (also of the band Caves) on drums. This trio recorded the debut EP released on Specialist Subject Records in 2014.

On 30 March 2015, they released their debut album Arnos Vale, recorded with producer and engineer Gethin Pearson in mid-Wales.

In 2016, Lou Hanman and Tom Hussey left and were replaced by Jason Cavalier on drums and Tom Baker on bass. Portsmouth based musician El Morgan joined as a second guitarist, rounding out a new four-piece lineup. On 29 April 2016, they released a single on the German label Yo-Yo Records.

In summer of 2018, Personal Best recorded their second album at Morgan's recording studio Southsea Sound. On 14 June 2019 the album, What You At, was released by Dovetown Records in the UK and Sheer Luck Records in the US.

Discography

Albums

  • Arnos Vale - Specialist Subject Records, 12" LP, CD, MP3 (2015)
  • What You At - Dovetown Records (UK) / Sheer Luck Records (USA), 12" LP, CD, MP3 (2019)

Extended plays

Singles

  • "I Go Quiet" - Yo-Yo Records, 7" single, MP3 (2016)
  • "Rollies" split with Bruising - Too Pure Records, 7" single, MP3 (2017)

References

  1. ^ "Listen to Personal Best's Debut EP and Remember What Was Good About the 90s"". Vice. 10 February 2014.
  2. ^ Fitzpatrick, Will (19 March 2015). "Personal Best – Arnos Vale". The Skinny.
  3. ^ Richards, Will (4 May 2016). "Personal Best Make A Racket In New Video For 'I Go Quiet'". DIY.
  4. ^ Broom, Chris (2 June 2018). "Personal Best promise 'classic rock with tragic lesbians'". The News.
  5. ^ Rettig, James (18 April 2019). "Personal Best – "Baby"". Stereogum.
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