This Et Al
{{Short description|Former British alternative rock band}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2016}}
{{Use British English|date=July 2016}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = This Et Al
| image =
| caption =
| background = group_or_band
| origin = Leeds, England
| genre = Indie rock, alternative rock
| years_active = 2002–2008
| label = On The Bone Records
Dance To The Radio
Monotones
FC Recordings
| website = {{URL|http://www.thisetal.com/}}
| current_members = Wu - {{small|Vox & Guitar}}
Ben Holden - {{small|Guitar}}
Gavin Bailey - {{small|Bass}}
Steve Wilson - {{small|Drums}}
| past_members = Simon Stevens - {{small|Bass}}
Chris Wall - {{small|Bass}}
}}
This Et Al were an English alternative rock band, from Leeds and Bradford, West Yorkshire, England."[https://www.bbc.co.uk/leeds/content/articles/2005/02/01/local_bands_this_et_al_feature.shtml Local Bands: This Et Al]", BBC Leeds. Retrieved 7 June 2015 They were active between 2002 and 2008. Their sound was compared to My Bloody Valentine, ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead, Queens of the Stone Age, Interpol, and The Stills.Coyle, David (2007) "[http://www.theskinny.co.uk/music/reviews/albums/this-et-al-baby-machine This Et Al - Baby Machine]", The Skinny, 11 May 2007. Retrieved 7 June 2015
Former members
- Neil 'Wu' Widdop – {{small|Vocals & guitar}}
- Ben Holden – {{small|Guitar & keyboard}}
- Gavin Bailey – {{small|Bass}}
- Steve Wilson – {{small|Drums}}
- Chris Wall – {{small|Bass}}Wright, Rob (2008) "[http://www.contactmusic.com/this-et-al/thisetalx06x05x08 This Et Al, Interview]", contactmusic.com. Retrieved 7 June 2015
Career
This Et Al formed in Bradford in November 2002."[http://www.clashmusic.com/feature/et-al This Et Al: The Future is Theirs for the Taking]", Clash, 31 March 2008. Retrieved 7 June 2015 All of their releases enjoyed airtime on MTV2, as well as BBC Radio 1 and XFM. They toured with Minus The Bear, Scarling., Amusement Parks On Fire and ¡Forward, Russia!, and also appeared at the Download Festival and Leeds Festival.{{Cite web|url=https://www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/4115/|title=Lee Sounds Unsigned Stage line up announced for Leeds Festival|website=Leedsmusicscene.net|accessdate=2020-06-02}}Offord, Ruth (2006) "[http://www.gigwise.com/news/24024/this-et-al-announce-winter-tour This Et Al Announce Winter Tour]", Gigwise, 25 October 2006. Retrieved 7 June 2015Staines, Shelley-Ann (2006) "[http://www.gigwise.com/reviews/17006/monday-080506-scarling-amusement-parks-on-fire-this-et-al-@-academy-3-manchester Monday 08/05/06 Scarling, Amusement Parks On Fire, This Et Al @ Academy 3, Manchester]", Gigwise, 11 May 2006. Retrieved 7 June 2015 After a run of sold out singles and heavy touring for several years, the band released their debut album, Baby Machine, in a limited pressing in 2006 before a wider release on 9 April 2007.Beig, Zoheir (2006) "[http://www.gigwise.com/reviews/25459/this-et-al---baby-machine-monotonesreleased-131106 This Et Al - 'Baby Machine' (Monotones) Released 13/11/06]", Gigwise, 30 November 2006. Retrieved 7 June 2015 After a couple of member changes and a tour in Germany, the band released Figure Eight EP (19 May 2008),Sheffield, Hazel (2008) "[http://www.gigwise.com/news/41819/this-et-al-return-with-new-ep This Et Al Return With New EP]", Gigwise, 27 March 2008. Retrieved 7 June 2015 followed by a retrospective collection entitled B-Sides & Rarities. The group disbanded in June 2008 following a run of internal disagreements.
Post-This Et Al, frontman Wu went on to record and release his solo project, Stalking Horse,Catling, Simon Jay (2012) "[http://thequietus.com/articles/08812-stalking-horse-interview Regaining Control: An Interview With Stalking Horse]", The Quietus, 17 May 2010. Retrieved 7 June 2015 as well as performing as part of Department M with former Grammatics member Owen Brinley. Guitarist Ben formed Bradford-based band Dolphins in 2009 and currently plays in alternative indie band, Big Love. Drummer Steve Wilson, after a stint in fellow Leeds act, Dinosaur Pile-Up, played for the London based band Japanese Voyeurs till 2012 before later joining Leeds-based metal band Hawk Eyes. Former bassist Gavin Bailey is now the frontman of synthpop act Secret Circuits.
The band, featuring the original lineup, reunited briefly for a one-off show with ¡Forward, Russia! at the Brudenell Social Club in Leeds on 30 November 2013, to celebrate the venue's 100th anniversary.McDonald, James (2013) "[http://www.express.co.uk/news/showbiz/450356/This-Et-Al-and-Forward-Russia-celebrate-100-years-of-Brudenell A trip down memory lane! This Et Al and Forward Russia celebrate 100 years of Brudenell]", Sunday Express, 1 December 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2015
Discography
=Studio albums=
- Baby Machine {{small|- (2007)}}
- B-Sides & Rarities {{small|- (2009)}}
=EPs=
- Figure Eight EP {{small|- (2008)}}
=Singles=
- "He Shoots Presidents" {{small|(9" Split w/ ¡Forward, Russia!) - (2005)}}
- "You've Driven For Miles (& Not Remembered a Thing)" {{small|b/w "All You'll Ever Be is a Dancer" - (2005)}}
- "Wardens" {{small|b/w "Rotary Queen" - (2005)}}
- "Template" {{small|b/w "The Loveliest Alarm" - (2005)}}
- "Sabbatical" {{small|b/w "Solemn As My Rifle" - (2006)}}
- "Of National Importance" {{small|b/w "The Mother Position" - (2007)}}
References
{{Reflist|30em}}
External links
- {{Official website|http://www.thisetal.com/}}
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Category:Alternative rock groups from Leeds
Category:Indie rock groups from Leeds
Category:Musical groups established in 2002
Category:Musical groups disestablished in 2008