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Athlete
Alternative / Indie



Deptford,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/20/2008
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   Athlete: General Info
Member Since5/31/2005
Band Websiteathlete.mu
Band MembersJoel Pott – guitar & vocals
Carey Willetts – bass
Tim Wanstall – keyboards
Stephen Roberts – drums

Hi! It's sometimes difficult for us to respond to our messages here. We will do our best, but bear with us. Hope to see you in our travels.
Sounds LikeOFFICIAL ATHLETE MERCHANDISE
available from www.athletehq.com


BEYOND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD - Out Now!



Tracklisting:
1. In Between 2 States
2. Hurricane
3. Tokyo
4. Airport Disco
5. It's Not Your Fault
6. The Outsiders
7. Flying Over Bus Stops
8. Second Hand Stores
9. In The Library
10. Best Not To Think About It
11. This Is What I Sound Like


Buy the album here...





THE OUTSIDERS EP - Out Now



1. The Outsiders
2. Best Not To Think About It (new version)
3. Shades On
4. Plain English
5. Flying Over Bus Stops (Live at Cambridge Corn Exchange)




Record LabelParlophone / Astralwerks
Type of LabelMajor








   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 25 2008 8:00P
The Last Days of Summer Buckingham
Dec 12 2008 7:00P
SECC (supporting James) Glasgow, Scotland
Dec 13 2008 7:30P
National Indoor Arena (supporting James) Birmingham, Midlands
Dec 15 2008 7:30P
Brixton Academy (supporting James) London, London and South East
Dec 16 2008 7:30P
Brixton Academy (supporting James) London, London and South East
Dec 19 2008 7:30P
Manchester Central (formerly GMEX) Manchester, Northwest
Dec 20 2008 7:30P
Manchester Central (formerly GMEX) Manchester, Northwest

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   About Athlete
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On May 28th 2006, the four members of Athlete gathered in the studio they’d just finished building, a short hop from their south east London homes. Three days earlier, the band’s ’Wires’ single had been named Best Contemporary Song at the Ivor Novello awards. Now it was time for Athlete to make some new music. They picked up their instruments, took a collective deep breath and pressed the record button.

Nine months later, in February 2007, they pressed stop. The recording of their third album, ’Beyond The Neighbourhood’, was complete. That night, the band went for a meal with some friends to celebrate. Afterwards, they piled back to the studio for more drinks and to listen through the new tracks in one go for the first time. "We all just sat there with these huge grins on our faces," remembers frontman Joel Pott. "When they’d finished playing, we were like, ’Yes!’." MORE...




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Athlete's Friends Comments
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ATUM





Jul 20 2008 2:15 PM

...welcome to ATUM..
o O O H J O H N S O o n





Jul 20 2008 9:50 AM

Can't honestly wait too see you are Bedford, Esquires! =)
Music VS. Drunk Driving [Vote for us-Impact Award]





Jul 20 2008 9:50 AM

Thanks for the support. How are you doing?

If you can please vote daily for us. It only takes a second or two.
GO HERE ----> myspace.com/impactawards

Get your friends to vote too!

Keep in touch,
MVDD
Juan





Jul 20 2008 8:40 AM

thanx for adding me guys, keep rocking!!!!!!!!
/AL/EX//PR//ACT///IC/E





Jul 20 2008 8:35 AM

RAWWWR!!
Antonio Danese





Jul 17 2008 5:55 AM

you are fantastic!!!
The Psychic Echo


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Jul 16 2008 11:53 AM

Love your music! Check out our songs sometime. Thanks! Hope you enjoy.

Love & light,
Eva & Dark Star xx
Rebecca Anne





Jul 16 2008 9:16 AM

You're fantastic! Toronto... soon please!

(Time permitting - check out my picture of Teen Wolf in "My Photos"... just a typical Canadian keg party)
Keir





Jul 14 2008 3:00 AM

Hope you guys make it back to Chicago soon!!!!

Keir
Duck off;)





Jul 13 2008 1:50 PM

i love you more than anyone!
Juniper Lane





Jul 13 2008 8:20 AM

Hi there! Please vote for us in the Coldplay opening slot competition for DC at http://www.coldplayontour.com/wwdc/ . We're the 11th video down or 5th from the bottom. The still should be a girl singing in a tanktop. Please vote by the 17th of July Thanks!
n u n u d





Jul 12 2008 8:36 PM

THX
I LOVE WHAT YOU PUT IN TO YOUR MUSIC
Ophir Govrin





Jul 12 2008 6:15 AM

HI You're welcome to listen to my new song "Alice", nice day. Ophir
ONE WAY TICKET





Jul 12 2008 5:40 AM

Athlete IN ITALYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!cazzo!!!!
Rachel





Jul 12 2008 5:31 AM

Hey i just put up some pic's of the gig u guys did at the village in Dublin earlyer this year it was a great gig
Carolyn Orth Music





Jul 11 2008 7:42 PM

"There are no shortcuts to any place worth going"
--Beverly Sills

Have a great weekend, my friend!
www.carolynorthmusic.com
Louis





Jul 11 2008 2:32 PM

GREAT GREAT GREAT !!!
Tatyana Sherman


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Jul 10 2008 8:50 AM

Hi, a lot of good to you...
Good mood to you!


LIFE-MUSIC-LOVE
Tani Sahne! ♥





Jul 10 2008 2:57 AM

I can't wait to see you in Berlin again! ;)
Carolyn Orth Music





Jul 8 2008 7:09 PM

Thanks so much for your friendship!
Tic Tock





Jul 8 2008 6:41 PM

Thanks for the add! It's much appreciated...hope you're feelin' the music!
Much Love!
Tock
Absent





Jul 7 2008 4:21 PM

Hello, hope all is good just dropping by to say our album is now only £2+postage, for 12 tracks on limited edition cd our shop is http://d67.bigcartel.com, thanks and take care, Absent.
Cold Blue Stars





Jul 6 2008 4:26 PM

Great Songs!

CBS
Soyun





Jul 6 2008 9:22 AM

I love your Music!!!
cheers and I can't wait next album!!!
I hope to see you in my contry

♡ Soyun from Korea
Balmore





Jul 6 2008 2:21 AM

THANK FOR THE ADD

GREEZ FROM SWITZERLAND....HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!!
Nishmah AudioDigital





Jul 5 2008 6:01 AM

Great sound....very talented..
Matt





Jul 4 2008 2:45 PM

I love you guys <3
Awkwardly Yours, Beca™





Jul 4 2008 2:25 PM

<3<3
Silver Sound Int.





Jul 4 2008 1:17 PM

Thx 4 Add! We look forward to working with you!
lauren





Jul 4 2008 12:37 PM

i was driving home last night around 10 and i was listening to you guys and i was wishing i lived farther away than where i was because i just wanted to drive around and listen to your guys music. you guys are truely amazing at what you do and i can honestly say the best day of my life was meeting you guys and seeing you in concert.
Paolo Monticelli





Jul 4 2008 10:22 AM

Hey there!

if you get a chance check out my music player and my speed painting artworks gallery at the images section.

peace & love

Paolo
Nest(e)a





Jul 4 2008 4:52 AM

Hey there!
You're just awesome! Just keep going,
greetings from Belgium
Nest(e)a
Jeremy





Jul 3 2008 3:47 PM

i love your music... hope to see you in the States again! :)
BACKSTAGE Programa de radio





Jul 3 2008 3:34 PM

Thanks for the add!! Fantastic music. I liked your latest concert in Madrid... The venue was the Joy Slava... Too much joy, yeah!!
www.myspace.com/interpopbackstage
Luis.
Allegra





Jul 3 2008 2:32 PM

Thanks for the add, like your music!
So Contrasting





Jul 3 2008 11:59 AM

Hey, Thx For The ADD.
Great songs guys, I adore your music... I know, u won't come to Georgia, So I'll come to London :) Good Luck
J