Audio artist Barry Adamson started out as bass player for British punk band… Read Full Bio ↴Audio artist Barry Adamson started out as bass player for British punk band Magazine, however, he's since carved more of a name for himself equally for being a founding member of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and also for composing a large chunk of the score of David Lynch's Lost Highway. Adamson's solo work varies heavily between Film Noir and classic to industrial rock, whilst taking in everything in between, making him almost impossible to pigeonhole.
Adamson left school and shifted into graphic design attending Stockport Art College[3] but quit shortly after, favouring to venture into the exploding punk rock scene of the late 1970s. He joined ex-Buzzcocks singer Howard Devoto's band Magazine, playing bass guitar, scoring one chart single, "Shot by Both Sides"; in late 1977, he also joined Buzzcocks, as a short-time replacement of Garth Smith. He played on all of Magazine's albums, and contributed to Devoto's solo album and his next band, Luxuria. He also contributed to the studio-based band Visage, playing on the ensemble's first two albums, Visage and The Anvil.
After Magazine broke up, Adamson worked with another ex-Buzzcock, Pete Shelley, before joining Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. He appeared on five of that band's albums: From Her to Eternity; The Firstborn Is Dead; Kicking Against the Pricks; Your Funeral, My Trial; and Tender Prey. After his stint in the band, he went solo, releasing an EP, The Man with the Golden Arm in 1988, and his first solo album, Moss Side Story, the following year, the soundtrack to a non-existent film noir.[4] The album incorporated newscasts and sampled sound effects and featured guest musicians Marcia Schofield (of The Fall), Diamanda Galas, Roland S. Howard, and former colleagues from the Bad Seeds.[4] Adamson's second solo album was the soundtrack to a real film this time - Carl Colpaert's Delusion, and he would go on to provide sountracks for several other films.[4]
Adamson's third album, Soul Murder, was shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize in 1992.[4][5]
His solo work is influenced by John Barry, Elmer Bernstein and Ennio Morricone. Later works have included jazz, electronica, soul, funk, and dub styles.
In 2002, Adamson left his long-term label, Mute Records, and started his own 'production home', Central Control International. In 2006, he released Stranger on the Sofa, first for his Central Control International imprint, to critical acclaim. Back To The Cat, his second album for the label, was released in March 2008.[1]
In 2007 it was announced that Magazine would reform for concerts in 2008. Adamson will be part of this and the same line up that recorded Secondhand Daylight will reform, with the exception of the late John McGeoch. McGeoch will be replaced by Luxuria/Apollo 440 member Noko.
Adamson left school and shifted into graphic design attending Stockport Art College[3] but quit shortly after, favouring to venture into the exploding punk rock scene of the late 1970s. He joined ex-Buzzcocks singer Howard Devoto's band Magazine, playing bass guitar, scoring one chart single, "Shot by Both Sides"; in late 1977, he also joined Buzzcocks, as a short-time replacement of Garth Smith. He played on all of Magazine's albums, and contributed to Devoto's solo album and his next band, Luxuria. He also contributed to the studio-based band Visage, playing on the ensemble's first two albums, Visage and The Anvil.
After Magazine broke up, Adamson worked with another ex-Buzzcock, Pete Shelley, before joining Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. He appeared on five of that band's albums: From Her to Eternity; The Firstborn Is Dead; Kicking Against the Pricks; Your Funeral, My Trial; and Tender Prey. After his stint in the band, he went solo, releasing an EP, The Man with the Golden Arm in 1988, and his first solo album, Moss Side Story, the following year, the soundtrack to a non-existent film noir.[4] The album incorporated newscasts and sampled sound effects and featured guest musicians Marcia Schofield (of The Fall), Diamanda Galas, Roland S. Howard, and former colleagues from the Bad Seeds.[4] Adamson's second solo album was the soundtrack to a real film this time - Carl Colpaert's Delusion, and he would go on to provide sountracks for several other films.[4]
Adamson's third album, Soul Murder, was shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize in 1992.[4][5]
His solo work is influenced by John Barry, Elmer Bernstein and Ennio Morricone. Later works have included jazz, electronica, soul, funk, and dub styles.
In 2002, Adamson left his long-term label, Mute Records, and started his own 'production home', Central Control International. In 2006, he released Stranger on the Sofa, first for his Central Control International imprint, to critical acclaim. Back To The Cat, his second album for the label, was released in March 2008.[1]
In 2007 it was announced that Magazine would reform for concerts in 2008. Adamson will be part of this and the same line up that recorded Secondhand Daylight will reform, with the exception of the late John McGeoch. McGeoch will be replaced by Luxuria/Apollo 440 member Noko.
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007 A Fantasy Bond Theme Once upon a time in Kingston Town There was a little…
Achieved In The Valley Of Dolls Do you believe in the valley of dolls Were you achieved…
Black Amour Come closer. "Do you like that?" Right here, beside…
Black Holes In My Brain You can get me in her offer i got some black…
Can't Get Loose I see myself I don't see me, two burning eyes that…
Cinematic Soul Well I came around Crazy from the upper cuts and body…
Cold Comfort High rise fall to ground Nuclear sun sets down Wounded ful…
Come Hell or High Water "Libertine"; the name that falls from her lips and splashes…
Deja Voodoo There's a sign Hanging over your door How I know Cos I've…
Here In The Hole You see, that's the way the world is Not a lot…
Hungry Ants [Dwight McClusky:] "I'll tell ya something, Scagnetti, in al…
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If You Love Her Yeah, I looked into her face, she was leaving So my…
It's Business as Usual Mr adamson? barry? are you there? listen, i've been up all n…
Jazz Devil When god appeared before me I was drowning in my pool I…
Looking To Love Somebody I'm looking to love somebody i don't mean to anybody i'm loo…
My Friend The Fly My friend the fly is a cheeky little mite He enters…
People Like Us In 1950 when I was born Papa couldn't afford to buy…
Set The Controls Again (Save me from my own hand) Ooooooh, set the controls for…
Split Without further ado (or a don't) Allow me to impose myself…
Still I Rise And still I rise God beams down from his Red velour…
Straight 'til Sunrise Midnight, stinking inside I think I'll go for a ride See m…
Sweetest Embrace Our time is done my love We've laid it all to…
Sweetest Embrace (feat. Nick Cave) Our time is done my love We've laid it all to…
That Fool Was Me Sometimes I feel like a newborn babe without a mama's arms…
The Beaten Side of Town I woke up this morning from a crazy dream: The Earth…
The Big Bamboozle "Everything I tell you today I'm gonna show you it in…
The Monkey Speaks His Mind There's like a bad dream creepin' in the scene Stinkin' rot…
The Power Of Suggestion Wake up lazy eyes How would you ever see? Go sliding in…
The Sun And The Sea Uh, the storm it came, But it really only broke me,…
The Sweetest Embrace Our time is done my love We've laid it all to…
The Trigger City Blues one touch too much you're out of luck this feel in your…
The Vibes Ain Ok, what have we got here Horny black boy with frisky…
The Vibes Ain't Nothin' But The Vibes Ok, what have we got here Horny black boy with frisky…
Theresa Green Can't get out of bed There's a whirring in my head And…
These Boots Are Made for Walking You keep saying you got something for me Something you call…
Twisted Smile Look who's back a preaching on the corner They're sharpenin…
Vermillion Kisses Once upon a time a very handsome prince was walking…
Vibes Ain Ok, what have we got here Horny black boy with frisky…
What It Means I feel good. I feel bad. Ain't it sad One day…
When Darkness Calls We're in the city now where I go to work And…
Whispering Streets Night comes howling down a whispering street Is that the so…
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