Ska legends The Hotknives were originally formed in 1982 in England by a gr… Read Full Bio ↴Ska legends The Hotknives were originally formed in 1982 in England by a group of friends interested in ska, dub, reggae and Northern Soul. They recorded two live albums, "Live at the boatman" and "Live and Skanking" before recording their first studio album, "The Way Things Are" in 1989. Having reached the top of the 3rd Wave ska scene and been banned from Radio in the UK, the band decided to call it a day in 1993. In 1994 the band reformed, this time with Marc Carew of Long Tall Texans fame and Richard "Bosky" Allen from Too Many Crooks . The band started to regularly tour Europe with their infectious ska rhythms and memorable melodies.

In 1996 the band released their second studio album "Home" to rave reviews on the ska scene. In 2000 the band released their next studio album,"Screams, Dreams and Custard Creams" getting in the top 10 in the Zoom charts in Germany. In 2003 they had their most recent and dynamic line-up change to date with the addition of Stuart Brown on guitar and Marc Carew taking over on lead vocals. The band continued to build up their following in Europe, headlining both ska and rock festivals and are due to headline festivals in Germany and the Czech republic in the summer. Being described as influenced by The Clash, The Specials, The Cure and Madness as well as original 60s ska, the band are currently working on their fourth studio album to be released later this year.The Hotknives have just returned from their first tour in Japan and would like to thank all their new mates there. What lovely lovely people you are.

The Hotknives are: - Marc Carew - Vocals,bass.
Richard "Bosky" Allen - Vocals, keyboards.
Stuart Brown - Guitar, backing vocals
Clemmy - Drums, backing vocals
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The Hotknives Lyrics

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Accidentally Human All grown up and we are speaking. Both moved on and…
Another Day Looking out from the insides Star trekkin' with the three b…
Bloody Beautiful It's kind of cold in here tonight Curled on the sofa,…
Broken Heart Falling through the air again, She doesn't seem to care agai…
Captain Chaos I woke up in the sink again I can't recall a…
Communication He said that he liked her new dress She heard that…
D'Yer Maker Oh oh oh oh oh oh, You don't have to…
Dave & Mary Dave and Mary quite contrary live in a council block High…
David Jones David Jones gets up for work, puts on his hair…

Doing Alright Too many problems To worry about It doesnt matter if youre l…
Don't Go Away I'm lying in bed, I'm wrapped up the head The room…
Driving Me Mad Standing on the Corner just the other day Your pretty face…
Emotionally Yours Emotionally yours, there's a hairline in the split. Emotion…
Fool What are you thinking when think of me? Just close your…
Happy Holiday A chance encounter in a mutual place, a sea of strangers,…
Happy To Be Here When someone told me that you're better off dead Thanks for…
Harsh Reality Ten to three and I'm rationing my coffee, I'm a…
Home He takes a look back as he closes the door Forty…
I Wake Up Screaming You're talking to him, you don't ever talk to me. I'm…
If You Don't Know Me Walking down familiar alleyways Trying to get some meaning …
In My Dreams A man came to me in my sleep, and told…
In the Papers Today Well the 2.48 was a minute too late, and the planning…
Intimately Dangerous A man came to me in my sleep and told me…
Julie Julie Julie was a girl I had known In seven years she…
Last Song on the Jukebox They circle all the flats in red, it's been a while…
Locked Away I used to watch the circus come to town, and queue…
Manual Override They swallow their courage, they pluck up their pride. They…
Nadine The man on the screen said goodnight to Nadine As he…
One Man & His Dog I know a dear old pensioner, who lives with his…
Rules of the Game Time waits for no man And for a woman, it won't…
Same All Over the World If it takes all kinds to make a world, then why…
Seven Days Took a walk in the rain today, took a walk…
Singing To The Moon Long American cars, is what I've seen. Why won't you let…
So Blind When I'm walking in a crowd I try to hear your…
Something's Come Over You How many people have told you They count their friends upon…
Summer Never Comes Too Soon How come it never rains in Spain? And how come your…
Translation Hey little girl, don't be crying all night. See little girl…
Trudy's Kitchen He used to live at the back of his life He…
W.L.N. Three in the morning, I'm still feeling high, I know there…
World at War Tell me what you think of me Tell me what you…

You Again The rumours going round about us surely must be true, I do…

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