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| | website = {{URL|farrah.co.uk}} | | website = {{URL|farrah.co.uk}} | ||
| | current_members = | | current_members = | ||
| * |
* Jez Ashurst | ||
| * Andrew Campbell | * Andrew Campbell | ||
| * Henrik Irgens | * Henrik Irgens | ||
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| In 2009 they released their self-titled fourth full-length album in Japan. The band now features former ] drummer Dana Myzer in its lineup. The album (with a slightly different track listing ) was then release in the rest of the world in May 2010. | In 2009 they released their self-titled fourth full-length album in Japan. The band now features former ] drummer Dana Myzer in its lineup. The album (with a slightly different track listing ) was then release in the rest of the world in May 2010. | ||
| Lead vocalist and principal songwriter |
Lead vocalist and principal songwriter Jez Ashurst has also written songs recorded by numerous artists including ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]. Farrah co-founder Andrew Campbell also owns and runs the indie record label ]. In 2015, he worked with ] from Irish pop band ] for two tracks off ] album where it charted No. 1 in ]. | ||
| On 15 November 2011, the band included a cover of ]'s "]" on ] new compilation album, '']''. | On 15 November 2011, the band included a cover of ]'s "]" on ] new compilation album, '']''. | ||
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| ===Studio albums=== | ===Studio albums=== | ||
| * 2001 |
* 2001 – '']'' | ||
| * 2004 |
* 2004 – '']'' | ||
| * 2005 |
* 2005 – ''Stopgap Product'' (Japan only mini-album) | ||
| * 2007 |
* 2007 – '']'' | ||
| * 2009 |
* 2009 – ''Farrah'' (Japanese version) | ||
| * 2010 |
* 2010 – ''Farrah'' | ||
| * 2013 Bees & Honey<ref> |
* 2013 – ''Bees & Honey''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lojinx.com/releases/farrah/bees-and-honey|title=Farrah - Bees & Honey (Lojinx)|date=5 November 2012|publisher=|accessdate=17 February 2018}}</ref> (demos, live & rarities compilation) | ||
| ===Singles=== | ===Singles=== | ||
| * 1999 |
* 1999 – "Terry" (UK) | ||
| * 2000 |
* 2000 – "Living For The Weekend" (UK) | ||
| * 2001 |
* 2001 – "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" (UK) | ||
| * 2001 |
* 2001 – "Tired Of Apologising" (UK) | ||
| * 2004 |
* 2004 – "Daytime TV" (France) | ||
| * 2005 |
* 2005 – "Tongue Tied" (UK) | ||
| * 2005 |
* 2005 – "Christmas Is Cancelled" {{small|(free download)}}<ref>http://www.lojinx.com/media/Farrah_ChristmasIsCancelled.mp3</ref> | ||
| * 2007 |
* 2007 – "No Reason Why" (Japan) | ||
| * 2008 |
* 2008 – "Can't Kick The Habit" (Japan) | ||
| * 2010 |
* 2010 – "Swings & Roundabouts" (UK) | ||
| ===Compilations=== | ===Compilations=== | ||
| * 2001 |
* 2001 – ''Zipped Up And Down Under'' <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/zipped-up-down-under-mw0000229045|title=Zipped Up & Down (Under) - Various Artists - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic|website=AllMusic|accessdate=17 February 2018}}</ref> | ||
| * 2001 |
* 2001 – ''The Cornerstone Player 024''<ref name="discogs.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Farrah |title=Farrah Discography at Discogs |publisher=Discogs.com |date= |accessdate=2 March 2011}}</ref> | ||
| * 2004 |
* 2004 – ''Bob Harris Presents - Volume 5'' <ref>{{dead link|date=February 2018}}</ref> | ||
| * 2004 |
* 2004 – ''Autumn Almanac 2004''<ref name="discogs.com"/> | ||
| * 2005 |
* 2005 – ''] presents ]'' | ||
| * 2007 |
* 2007 – ''International Pop Overthrow - Volume 10'' | ||
| * 2007 |
* 2007 – ''Sweet Relief'' | ||
| * 2008 |
* 2008 – ''Christmas Present''<ref name="lojinx.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.lojinx.com/features/ljx016/ |title=lojinx // releases / various artists / christmas present |publisher=Lojinx.com |date= |accessdate=2 March 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100110055041/http://www.lojinx.com/features/ljx016/ |archivedate=10 January 2010 |df=dmy }}</ref> | ||
| * 2009 |
* 2009 – ''] presents ]'' | ||
| *2011 |
*2011 – ''"]"'' (] cover) from '']'' <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.engineroomrecordings.com/music/?albums_id=72|title=Music - Engine Room Recordings|website=www.engineroomrecordings.com|accessdate=17 February 2018}}</ref> | ||
| *2013 |
*2013 – ''"Long Way Down"'' on ] ''State of the Union'' label compilation sampler | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
| * {{official website|farrah.co.uk}} | |||
| * | |||
| {{Authority control}} | {{Authority control}} | ||
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| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Indie rock, power pop |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | |
| Members |
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| Past members |
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| Website | farrah |
Farrah are a British indie rock band. They have released four studio albums since 2001 and toured internationally since their formation. Though less well known in their home country they continue to have considerable success in Japan.
History
After releasing their debut single "Terry" on the indie Noisebox Records label in the UK they were signed to The Police manager Miles Copeland III's Ark 21 Records for the release of their debut album Moustache. The album was released in the UK, USA, Europe and Japan and saw the band tour the world extensively to support it. When Ark21 shut down operation in the UK, their second album Me Too was released on various independent labels throughout the world.
Farrah have maintained their independent status ever since. Recording at their own South London recording studio, producing their own videos and managing their online presence.
In addition to developing a harder rock sound, Me Too incorporated more diverse elements into their sound while still remaining true to the lyrically quirky 3-minute, harmony-laden, melody-driven power pop sound of Moustache.
In late 2006 Farrah completed their third album, Cut Out and Keep. It was released in 2007 in the UK, Spain and Japan and accompanied by a world tour.
Since early 2007, Farrah has been working with the Japanese pop rock artist Kaela Kimura. They have so far composed two songs for her, and she has covered their song, "No Reason Why". One of Japan's leading rock bands, Asian Kung-Fu Generation has invited Farrah to appear at their own Nano-Mugen Festival on 2 occasions, most recently in 2009.
In 2009 they released their self-titled fourth full-length album in Japan. The band now features former Cotton Mather drummer Dana Myzer in its lineup. The album (with a slightly different track listing ) was then release in the rest of the world in May 2010.
Lead vocalist and principal songwriter Jez Ashurst has also written songs recorded by numerous artists including Gabrielle Aplin, Boyzone, Will Young, The Click Five, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Brian McFadden, Hanson and Cliff Richard. Farrah co-founder Andrew Campbell also owns and runs the indie record label Lojinx. In 2015, he worked with Shane Filan from Irish pop band Westlife for two tracks off Right Here album where it charted No. 1 in Irish Albums Chart.
On 15 November 2011, the band included a cover of Europe's "The Final Countdown" on Engine Room Recordings new compilation album, Guilt by Association Vol. 3.
Discography
Studio albums
- 2001 – Moustache
- 2004 – Me Too
- 2005 – Stopgap Product (Japan only mini-album)
- 2007 – Cut Out and Keep
- 2009 – Farrah (Japanese version)
- 2010 – Farrah
- 2013 – Bees & Honey (demos, live & rarities compilation)
Singles
- 1999 – "Terry" (UK)
- 2000 – "Living For The Weekend" (UK)
- 2001 – "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" (UK)
- 2001 – "Tired Of Apologising" (UK)
- 2004 – "Daytime TV" (France)
- 2005 – "Tongue Tied" (UK)
- 2005 – "Christmas Is Cancelled" (free download)
- 2007 – "No Reason Why" (Japan)
- 2008 – "Can't Kick The Habit" (Japan)
- 2010 – "Swings & Roundabouts" (UK)
Compilations
- 2001 – Zipped Up And Down Under
- 2001 – The Cornerstone Player 024
- 2004 – Bob Harris Presents - Volume 5
- 2004 – Autumn Almanac 2004
- 2005 – Asian Kung-Fu Generation presents Nano-Mugen Compilation
- 2007 – International Pop Overthrow - Volume 10
- 2007 – Sweet Relief
- 2008 – Christmas Present
- 2009 – Asian Kung-Fu Generation presents Nano-Mugen Compilation 2009
- 2011 – "The Final Countdown" (Europe cover) from Guilt by Association Vol. 3
- 2013 – "Long Way Down" on Lojinx State of the Union label compilation sampler
References
- "Farrah - Bees & Honey (Lojinx)". 5 November 2012. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- http://www.lojinx.com/media/Farrah_ChristmasIsCancelled.mp3
- "Zipped Up & Down (Under) - Various Artists - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- ^ "Farrah Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
- Bob Harris Presents... Volume 5
- "lojinx // releases / various artists / christmas present". Lojinx.com. Archived from the original on 10 January 2010. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - "Music - Engine Room Recordings". www.engineroomrecordings.com. Retrieved 17 February 2018.