IQ are a British neo-progressive rock band founded by Mike Holmes in 1982 f… Read Full Bio ↴IQ are a British neo-progressive rock band founded by Mike Holmes in 1982 following the dissolution of his original band The Lens. Although the band have never enjoyed major commercial success, IQ have built up a loyal following over the years and are still active as of 2009. Bassist John Jowitt and ex-keyboardist Martin Orford have also been members of Jadis.
The Neo-Progressive movement
IQ were one of a small number of British bands formed during the early 1980s, including Marillion, Pendragon, Twelfth Night, Pallas, and Quasar that continued with the progressive rock style forsaken by 1970s bands such as Genesis and Yes. The music press coined the phrase neo-progressive to describe these bands, often accusing them of simply copying the styles of other bands. This accusation has been strenuously denied by IQ, which are against of the use of the term "neo progressive"and claim to have a wide-ranging and eclectic selection of musical influences.
The line-up
From 1982, the line-up consisted of Peter Nicholls (vocals), Mike Holmes (guitar), Martin Orford (keyboards), Paul Cook (drums), and Tim Esau (bass). Nicholls left in 1984 to form a new band, Niadem's Ghost, and was replaced by Paul (P. L.) Menel, but subsequently returned in 1990. Nicholls also created the cover art for most of the albums on which he appears. In early 2005 member Paul Cook left the band, and was replaced on drums by Andy Edwards. On 20 July 2007 Martin Orford announced he was leaving IQ and was replaced by Mark Westworth from prog-rock band Darwin's Radio. Despite his departure, Martin continues to run the band's label GEP and is still closely involved with the band, although he announced in late 2008 that he will leave the music business entirely and hand over the reins of GEP to someone else (as yet unnamed) in early 2009.
Musical style
The band's musical style, especially earlier in their career, was reminiscent of Peter Gabriel and Steve Hackett era Genesis because of singer Peter Nicholls' vocal and stage-presence similarities to Gabriel and keyboardist Martin Orford's grandiose keyboarding. However, guitarist Mike Holmes' role was far more assertive in the band, giving them a harder edge musically. After Nicholls' departure, the band's style became increasingly commercial and radio-friendly - albeit without much success - on Nomzamo (1987) and Are You Sitting Comfortably? (1989), although each album still featured some progressive rock-style tracks. Beginning with Nicholls's return on 1993's Ever, the band returned to its prog rock roots, with longer tracks featuring intricate arrangements and complex musicianship.
Band members
Current members
Peter Nicholls – vocals, backing vocals (1981–1986, 1993–)
Mike Holmes – guitars (1981–)
Paul Cook – drums (1982–2005, 2009–)
John Jowitt – bass guitar, backing vocals (1993–)
Mark Westworth – keyboards (2008–)
[edit] Former members
Martin Orford – keyboards, backing vocals (1981–2007)
Paul (P.L.) Menel – vocals (1986–1990)
Tim Esau – bass guitar (1981–1990)
Les 'Ledge' Marshall – bass guitar (1990)
Mark Ridout – drums (1981–1982)
Andy Edwards – drums (2006–2008)
Discography
Albums
Seven Stories into Eight (cassette) (1982)
Tales from the Lush Attic (1983)
The Wake (1985)
Nomzamo (1987)
Are You Sitting Comfortably? (1989)
Ever (1993)
Subterranea (1997)
The Seventh House (2000)
Dark Matter (2004)
Frequency (2009)
Live Albums
Living Proof (live) (1986)
J'ai Pollette D'arnu (1991) (b-sides and live tracks)
Forever Live (1996)
Subterranea : The Concert (2000)
The Archive Collection: IQ20 (2003) ("official bootleg" of live concert)
Compilations
Nine in a Pond is Here (1985) ("official bootleg" of demos etc, CD version is abridged)
Seven Stories into Ninety Eight (1998) (original 1982 album plus new re-recorded version)
1. Capital Letters (In Surgical Spirit Land) 2. About Lake Five 3. Intelligence Quotient 4. For Christ's Sake 5. Barbell Is In 6. Fascination 7. For The Taking 8. It All Stops Here 9. Eloko Bella Neechi
The Lost Attic (1999) (rarities)
Limited edition Frequency Tour CD 1 (2008) (rarities and live tracks)
Limited edition Frequency Tour CD 2 (2008) (rarities and live tracks)
[edit] Videos
Forever Live (VHS/CD set 1996, DVD set 2007)
Subterranea : The Concert (DVD, 2000)
IQ20 - The Twentieth Anniversary Show (VHS 2000, DVD 2004)
Live From London (DVD, recorded 13 May 1985 in London, 2005)
IQ Stage (DVD, 2006)
The Neo-Progressive movement
IQ were one of a small number of British bands formed during the early 1980s, including Marillion, Pendragon, Twelfth Night, Pallas, and Quasar that continued with the progressive rock style forsaken by 1970s bands such as Genesis and Yes. The music press coined the phrase neo-progressive to describe these bands, often accusing them of simply copying the styles of other bands. This accusation has been strenuously denied by IQ, which are against of the use of the term "neo progressive"and claim to have a wide-ranging and eclectic selection of musical influences.
The line-up
From 1982, the line-up consisted of Peter Nicholls (vocals), Mike Holmes (guitar), Martin Orford (keyboards), Paul Cook (drums), and Tim Esau (bass). Nicholls left in 1984 to form a new band, Niadem's Ghost, and was replaced by Paul (P. L.) Menel, but subsequently returned in 1990. Nicholls also created the cover art for most of the albums on which he appears. In early 2005 member Paul Cook left the band, and was replaced on drums by Andy Edwards. On 20 July 2007 Martin Orford announced he was leaving IQ and was replaced by Mark Westworth from prog-rock band Darwin's Radio. Despite his departure, Martin continues to run the band's label GEP and is still closely involved with the band, although he announced in late 2008 that he will leave the music business entirely and hand over the reins of GEP to someone else (as yet unnamed) in early 2009.
Musical style
The band's musical style, especially earlier in their career, was reminiscent of Peter Gabriel and Steve Hackett era Genesis because of singer Peter Nicholls' vocal and stage-presence similarities to Gabriel and keyboardist Martin Orford's grandiose keyboarding. However, guitarist Mike Holmes' role was far more assertive in the band, giving them a harder edge musically. After Nicholls' departure, the band's style became increasingly commercial and radio-friendly - albeit without much success - on Nomzamo (1987) and Are You Sitting Comfortably? (1989), although each album still featured some progressive rock-style tracks. Beginning with Nicholls's return on 1993's Ever, the band returned to its prog rock roots, with longer tracks featuring intricate arrangements and complex musicianship.
Band members
Current members
Peter Nicholls – vocals, backing vocals (1981–1986, 1993–)
Mike Holmes – guitars (1981–)
Paul Cook – drums (1982–2005, 2009–)
John Jowitt – bass guitar, backing vocals (1993–)
Mark Westworth – keyboards (2008–)
[edit] Former members
Martin Orford – keyboards, backing vocals (1981–2007)
Paul (P.L.) Menel – vocals (1986–1990)
Tim Esau – bass guitar (1981–1990)
Les 'Ledge' Marshall – bass guitar (1990)
Mark Ridout – drums (1981–1982)
Andy Edwards – drums (2006–2008)
Discography
Albums
Seven Stories into Eight (cassette) (1982)
Tales from the Lush Attic (1983)
The Wake (1985)
Nomzamo (1987)
Are You Sitting Comfortably? (1989)
Ever (1993)
Subterranea (1997)
The Seventh House (2000)
Dark Matter (2004)
Frequency (2009)
Live Albums
Living Proof (live) (1986)
J'ai Pollette D'arnu (1991) (b-sides and live tracks)
Forever Live (1996)
Subterranea : The Concert (2000)
The Archive Collection: IQ20 (2003) ("official bootleg" of live concert)
Compilations
Nine in a Pond is Here (1985) ("official bootleg" of demos etc, CD version is abridged)
Seven Stories into Ninety Eight (1998) (original 1982 album plus new re-recorded version)
1. Capital Letters (In Surgical Spirit Land) 2. About Lake Five 3. Intelligence Quotient 4. For Christ's Sake 5. Barbell Is In 6. Fascination 7. For The Taking 8. It All Stops Here 9. Eloko Bella Neechi
The Lost Attic (1999) (rarities)
Limited edition Frequency Tour CD 1 (2008) (rarities and live tracks)
Limited edition Frequency Tour CD 2 (2008) (rarities and live tracks)
[edit] Videos
Forever Live (VHS/CD set 1996, DVD set 2007)
Subterranea : The Concert (DVD, 2000)
IQ20 - The Twentieth Anniversary Show (VHS 2000, DVD 2004)
Live From London (DVD, recorded 13 May 1985 in London, 2005)
IQ Stage (DVD, 2006)
The Road Of Bones
I.Q. Lyrics
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IQ And morning finds my night's work Lights the remnants on dis…
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Breathtaker Beyond imagination, born of blood and fire In splendid isola…
Capricorn The shadows fill the corners across the square They come a-c…
Constellations Lost in constellations Yeah She aint use to seeing spaceship…
Dans Le Parc Du Chateau Noir It burns when it's died Runs down my side Before the dawn Ro…
Fading Senses I) After all Following everything I've known I was wondering…
Failsafe "Do you seek enlightenment Are you to frightened to speak? S…
From The Outside In I need a hotdog I need two hotdogs I want a hotdog From…
Get out of my life You don't love me no more Get out my life woman You…
Hardcore Убит, в ноль Убит, в ноль Я убит, но спасает бит, но…
Harvest Of Souls I. First Of The Last Long before the living past Had ripped…
High Waters Wherever the faithless are With any other prey approaching …
Kochaj Mnie Tak Ciągle zalatani piątą z rzędu sprawę Ktoś załatwić musi jesz…
Marzenie Przetańczyć z tobą chcę całą noc I nie opuszczę cię już…
Nomzamo Look beyond the colour Past the covering on us to see…
Ocean 如果冒险能搜到宝藏 那就放胆闯一闯 如果航海能寻到天堂 那就航向最深的海洋 相信幸福就握在手上 地图最远的地方 不让真相…
Overture Take me back So please take me home…
Psycho She say I'm psychotic I know yeah I got it I'm smoking…
Sleepless Incidental Sightless he watches the columns collide As he wanders the c…
Somewhere In Time Wakes up forgotten, makes up his mind Sets out to question…
Speak My Name Now, I can hear my black name a-ringin' All up an'…
Subterranea Belly first, unrehearsed, I'm thrown from all I've known A s…
Ten Million Demons Tapsx (Hey Hey Hey Hey) Come and chill yeah Shawty wanna fu…
The Magic Roundabout Stop your tears from hiding, See them mesmerise your skin, …
The Seventh House To be where once they met One who comes to lay…
The Thousand Days I may be wrong But the miracle that I prayed for…
The Wake Singing praises was never a feature Encouraged in me or my…
The Wrong Side Of Weird The Wrong Side Of Weird A sudden unpredictable sky contains…
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Universe In Time I am someone, whatever that means In a world where things…
Unsolid Ground All my life I'm governed and controlled At someone's beck an…
Until The End Came around like a sunrise Made me feel like the first…
Voodoo I don't know why The spirits always harmonize When she's not…
Without Walls Finding order torn asunder Sworn surrender stole the day Lik…
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@carlosarroyo1802
And morning finds my night's work
Lights the remnants on display
I do not seek forgiveness, nothing to absolve
For now the need is met, I almost hate myself
Almost but not quite
They survey the frozen scene, the cold countenance of hell
And they hang their heavy heads, I'm seen as death itself
Fear that holds this fragile town extends for miles around
I've taken all control for I am someone now
The shadow cross my face, all the signs of my mistakes
Shallow graves I mark with stones as I walk the road of bones
We dance our unkind, compelling dance, the arcane ritual observed
I will see this whole thing through if I just keep my nerve
All the journeys I've retraced to return me to this place
I do not walk alone as I build the road of bones
Their dumb shock of reaction's what it's for
Full of nothing and I won't be ignored
They got sirens and all that nervous force
They concede a good death's it's own reward
The shadow cross my face, all the Futures laid to waste
Shallow graves I mark with stones as I walk the road of bones
@dougmcauliffe2253
Such a masterpiece of a song, this whole album is one of my all time favorites, Without Walls transcends.
@python921
This is a simply stunning track......I can imagine it playing along with the closing credits of those grim Scandinavian serial killer dramas.
I saw it played live in a small venue from the front row. Peter Nichols looked me straight in the eye and pointed with a white surgical glove on his hand.....”The dumb shock of reaction’s what it’s for........” It was absolutely chilling!!!!
@Nephilim-81
Absolutely, ridiculously beautiful! Such deep, powerful and provocative music. What a transition 6:00min in. Incredible. Can't wait for the album. So happy.
@jocelynlelievre2603
That makes me think about Arena, but in better!
@badoocee1967
I've never heard of them until now. They've just gained another fan of their Music.
@suesutton9226
Same ....and same!❤
@ricardomauricioaraya7625
I know it's 8 years late, but I really hope you went into that wild ride that is finding a new band. I know I loved finding these guys probably 15 or so years ago
@davebond4924
I.Q at their very best. Could be the soundtrack to a film in the same vein this could. Can't wait for the new album September 2019. Keep rocking guys
@carlosarroyo1802
And morning finds my night's work
Lights the remnants on display
I do not seek forgiveness, nothing to absolve
For now the need is met, I almost hate myself
Almost but not quite
They survey the frozen scene, the cold countenance of hell
And they hang their heavy heads, I'm seen as death itself
Fear that holds this fragile town extends for miles around
I've taken all control for I am someone now
The shadow cross my face, all the signs of my mistakes
Shallow graves I mark with stones as I walk the road of bones
We dance our unkind, compelling dance, the arcane ritual observed
I will see this whole thing through if I just keep my nerve
All the journeys I've retraced to return me to this place
I do not walk alone as I build the road of bones
Their dumb shock of reaction's what it's for
Full of nothing and I won't be ignored
They got sirens and all that nervous force
They concede a good death's it's own reward
The shadow cross my face, all the Futures laid to waste
Shallow graves I mark with stones as I walk the road of bones
@Dan27105
For me the best album from the band. Dark and heavy yet very melodic.