King Adora (band)

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King Adora

Background information
Origin English flag Birmingham, England
Genre(s) Rock, Pop, Indie, Glam rock, Punk rock
Years active 1998–2005
Label(s) Caroline Records
Associated acts The High Society
Former members
Matt "Maxi Brown" Browne
Martyn "The Nelsta" Nelson
Robert Andrew "Robbie G" Grimmit
Dan "The Brows" Dabrowski

English 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, Pixies, and the early Manic Street Preachers. They had a successful 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 High Society, with three new members, Glen Jones (bass), Ash Sheehan (drums) and Topper (guitar). The High Society made their live debut in March 2006. Dan Dabrowski is now the technical manager at the Carling Birmingham Academy.

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[edit] Band lineup

The band lineup was:

  • Matt Browne (A.K.A. Maxi) - Guitar, Lead Vocals
  • Martyn Nelson (A.K.A. The Nelsta) - Guitar, Backing Vocals
  • Robert Andrew Grimmit (A.K.A. Robbie G / Robbie Jesus Grimmit) - Bass
  • Dan Dabrowski (A.K.A. Dan Eyebrows) - Drums

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

Vibrate You
(21 May 2001)

Superior Quality Recordings

Mercury

UK Album Chart #30
  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
Who Do You Love?
(29 March 2004)

Discovery Recording Company Ltd
  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

[edit] Singles

Bionic/The Law
(8 May 2000)

Superior Quality Recordings
  1. Bionic
  2. Law
Big Isn't Beautiful
(31 July 2000)

Superior Quality Recordings
  1. Big Isn't Beautiful
  2. Scream And Shout
  3. Comfortable
Smoulder
(23 October 2000)

Superior Quality Recordings
  1. Smoulder
  2. Massive Ego
  3. Loved
Suffocate 2CD
(19 February 2001)

Superior Quality Recordings

UK Singles Chart #39

CD1

  1. Suffocate
  2. Aceface

CD2

  1. Suffocate
  2. Into Space
  3. Drink Don't Think
Bionic 2CD
(14 May 2001)

Superior Quality Recordings

UK Singles Chart #30

CD1

  1. Bionic
  2. Don't Trust The Ones You Love
  3. Big Isn't Beautiful (Absolute Zero Mix)

CD2

  1. Bionic
  2. Freak
Born To Lose/Kamikaze
(19 October 2003)

FruitionMusic
  1. Born To Lose
  2. Kamikaze
Drag
(24 November 2003)

VeryDisco
  1. Drag
  2. 9" of Pure Malice
  3. Loves Like Suicide

[edit] EP

Friday Night Explodes
(20 August 2001)

Superior Quality Recordings
  1. Friday Night Explodes
  2. White Noise Babies
  3. Bionic (Six Million Dollar Mix)
  4. Saffron

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