Album: Expecting to Fly by The Bluetones (1996)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Description: Expecting to Fly is the debut album by The Bluetones. It was released on 12 February 1996 on Superior Quality Recordings via Universal Records, and knocked Oasis's (What's the Story) Morning Glory? off the number 1 spot in the UK album charts, although the Oasis album would return to number 1 the following week. The album is currently certified Platinum by the BPI. Its offspring singles were "Bluetonic", "Slight Return" and "Cut Some Rug".
During a gig in Manchester in 2008, Mark Morriss was quoted as saying, 'We wanted to release this next track as a single, but the record company didn't agree, saying it didn't have a chorus...' The band proceeded to play "Carnt Be Trusted".
A 2 CD Expanded Edition of the album was released on 9 March 2009.

Artist Background: The Bluetones were an English indie rock band, formed in Hounslow, Greater London, in 1993. The band's members were Mark Morriss on vocals, Adam Devlin on guitar, Scott Morriss on bass guitar, and Eds Chesters on drums. A fifth member, Richard Payne, came on board between 1998 and 2002. The band was originally named "The Bottlegarden". The Bluetones' commercial success waned after the fall of the Britpop movement, yet they continued to tour and release new records and were therefore often lab... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Shed Seven, Cast, Dodgy, Longpigs

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, 1990s, Album

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Expecting to Fly is the debut album by The Bluetones. It was released on 12 February 1996 on Superior Quality Recordings via Universal Records, and knocked Oasis's (What's the Story) Morning Glory? off the number 1 spot in the UK album charts, although the Oasis album would return to number 1 the following week. The album is currently certified Platinum by the BPI. Its offspring singles were "Bluetonic", "Slight Return" and "Cut Some Rug".
During a gig in Manchester in 2008, Mark Morriss was quoted as saying, 'We wanted to release this next track as a single, but the record company didn't agree, saying it didn't have a chorus...' The band proceeded to play "Carnt Be Trusted".
A 2 CD Expanded Edition of the album was released on 9 March 2009.

Album: The Singles by The Bluetones (2002)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Compilation

Description: The Singles is a greatest hits compilation album by English rock band The Bluetones. It was released on 8 April 2002 on Universal Records. Its offspring single was "After Hours".

Artist Background: The Bluetones were an English indie rock band, formed in Hounslow, Greater London, in 1993. The band's members were Mark Morriss on vocals, Adam Devlin on guitar, Scott Morriss on bass guitar, and Eds Chesters on drums. A fifth member, Richard Payne, came on board between 1998 and 2002. The band was originally named "The Bottlegarden". The Bluetones' commercial success waned after the fall of the Britpop movement, yet they continued to tour and release new records and were therefore often lab... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Britpop style.

Related Artists: Shed Seven, Cast, Dodgy, Longpigs

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Britpop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, 2000s, Compilation


The Singles is a greatest hits compilation album by English rock band The Bluetones. It was released on 8 April 2002 on Universal Records. Its offspring single was "After Hours".

Album: The Singles by The Bluetones (2019)
Genre: britpop
Record Label: Demon Music Group
Format: 12" Vinyl

Artist Background: The Bluetones were an English indie rock band, formed in Hounslow, Greater London, in 1993. The band's members were Mark Morriss on vocals, Adam Devlin on guitar, Scott Morriss on bass guitar, and Eds Chesters on drums. A fifth member, Richard Payne, came on board between 1998 and 2002. The band was originally named "The Bottlegarden". The Bluetones' commercial success waned after the fall of the Britpop movement, yet they continued to tour and release new records and were therefore often lab... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Britpop style.

Musical Influences: Living Island

Related Artists: Shed Seven, Dodgy, Longpigs, Ocean Colour Scene

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Britpop style.

Tags: britpop, 2010s, 12" Vinyl, Demon Music Group


Album: Science & Nature by The Bluetones (2000)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Artist Background: The Bluetones were an English indie rock band, formed in Hounslow, Greater London, in 1993. The band's members were Mark Morriss on vocals, Adam Devlin on guitar, Scott Morriss on bass guitar, and Eds Chesters on drums. A fifth member, Richard Payne, came on board between 1998 and 2002. The band was originally named "The Bottlegarden". The Bluetones' commercial success waned after the fall of the Britpop movement, yet they continued to tour and release new records and were therefore often lab... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Shed Seven, Cast, Dodgy, Longpigs

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, 2000s, Album

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Album: A New Athens by The Bluetones (2010)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Description: A New Athens is the sixth studio album by English rock band The Bluetones. It was released on 31 May 2010 on CIA Recordings. The album failed to chart in the Top 200 UK Albums Chart after its first week on release.

Artist Background: The Bluetones were an English indie rock band, formed in Hounslow, Greater London, in 1993. The band's members were Mark Morriss on vocals, Adam Devlin on guitar, Scott Morriss on bass guitar, and Eds Chesters on drums. A fifth member, Richard Payne, came on board between 1998 and 2002. The band was originally named "The Bottlegarden". The Bluetones' commercial success waned after the fall of the Britpop movement, yet they continued to tour and release new records and were therefore often lab... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Britpop style.

Related Artists: Shed Seven, Cast, Dodgy, Longpigs

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Britpop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, 2010s, Album

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 1 votes


A New Athens is the sixth studio album by English rock band The Bluetones. It was released on 31 May 2010 on CIA Recordings. The album failed to chart in the Top 200 UK Albums Chart after its first week on release.

Album: The Bluetones by The Bluetones (2006)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Artist Background: The Bluetones were an English indie rock band, formed in Hounslow, Greater London, in 1993. The band's members were Mark Morriss on vocals, Adam Devlin on guitar, Scott Morriss on bass guitar, and Eds Chesters on drums. A fifth member, Richard Payne, came on board between 1998 and 2002. The band was originally named "The Bottlegarden". The Bluetones' commercial success waned after the fall of the Britpop movement, yet they continued to tour and release new records and were therefore often lab... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Britpop style.

Related Artists: Shed Seven, Cast, Dodgy, Longpigs

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Britpop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, 2000s, Album

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Album: Luxembourg by The Bluetones (2003)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Artist Background: The Bluetones were an English indie rock band, formed in Hounslow, Greater London, in 1993. The band's members were Mark Morriss on vocals, Adam Devlin on guitar, Scott Morriss on bass guitar, and Eds Chesters on drums. A fifth member, Richard Payne, came on board between 1998 and 2002. The band was originally named "The Bottlegarden". The Bluetones' commercial success waned after the fall of the Britpop movement, yet they continued to tour and release new records and were therefore often lab... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Shed Seven, Cast, Dodgy, Longpigs

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, 2000s, Album

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Album: Return to the Last Chance Saloon by The Bluetones (1998)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Description: Return to the Last Chance Saloon is the second album by English rock band The Bluetones. It was released on 9 March 1998 on Universal Records. The album is currently certified Gold by the BPI. Its offspring singles were "Solomon Bites the Worm", "If...", "Sleazy Bed Track" and "4-Day Weekend".

Artist Background: The Bluetones were an English indie rock band, formed in Hounslow, Greater London, in 1993. The band's members were Mark Morriss on vocals, Adam Devlin on guitar, Scott Morriss on bass guitar, and Eds Chesters on drums. A fifth member, Richard Payne, came on board between 1998 and 2002. The band was originally named "The Bottlegarden". The Bluetones' commercial success waned after the fall of the Britpop movement, yet they continued to tour and release new records and were therefore often lab... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Shed Seven, Cast, Dodgy, Longpigs

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, 1990s, Album

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Return to the Last Chance Saloon is the second album by English rock band The Bluetones. It was released on 9 March 1998 on Universal Records. The album is currently certified Gold by the BPI. Its offspring singles were "Solomon Bites the Worm", "If...", "Sleazy Bed Track" and "4-Day Weekend".

Album: Collection by The Bluetones (2008)
Format: Album

Artist Background: The Bluetones were an English indie rock band, formed in Hounslow, Greater London, in 1993. The band's members were Mark Morriss on vocals, Adam Devlin on guitar, Scott Morriss on bass guitar, and Eds Chesters on drums. A fifth member, Richard Payne, came on board between 1998 and 2002. The band was originally named "The Bottlegarden". The Bluetones' commercial success waned after the fall of the Britpop movement, yet they continued to tour and release new records and were therefore often lab... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Britpop style.

Related Artists: Shed Seven, Cast, Dodgy, Longpigs

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Britpop style.

Tags: 2000s, Album


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