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Smells like Beth's dad



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Member Since11/15/2005
Band Websitewww.babelmusic.co.uk
Band MembersBen Bird - (Bass)
Daniel Coughlan - (Vocals & Guitar)
Martin Lanchester - (Violin)
Rick Brown - (Guitars)

with
Daisy Palmer - (drums)
Beth Porter (cello & uke)

and when you're least expecting it:
Emily Travis (viola/violin)
Emma Hooper (viola/violin)
Paul MacMahon (drumz)

We all (used to) clap our hands & sing along (but now we're not so sure).

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Babel
'Pearl Street Raga' mini-album (2007)
(People Tree Records)




Record LabelPeople Tree Records
Type of LabelIndie


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NEW ALBUM 'CROOKED TIMBER'

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Babel
'Crooked Timber'

(People Tree Records)


Apple Crack
Never Had The Heart
End Of The Line
Hand Me Down
Police Car
Cellophane, Jam or The Line
Make Your Bed
Repeat To Fade
Seachange
Trinity Thugs
Piece Of Me
Rubber Necking
Hard To Love You


Our first proper long player.

It's a limited release.
You might find it in some record shops but if not, you know how to use the internet. .. Just search for Babel 'Crooked Timber' and I'm sure someone will try to sell it to you..

iTunes will happily sell it to you too but y'know.... real things are nice.

Or come and see us and pick one up there.



Some early scores in from the judges..

"(An) outstanding full-length debut by the Bristol six-piece. Babel write some terrific tunes with unexpected twists.. ( **** )"
(Mojo Magazine)


"..a remarkable second album. ( **** )"
(Uncut Magazine)


"an album of inventive, touching and triumphant pop songs.. a true success."
(Clash Magazine)


"Batten down the hatches everybody, folk has grown muscles. Babel have an assuredness that's just cocky enough to be attention grabbing and just handclappy enough to make your guts go gooey."
(NME)


"..Crooked Timber is as good a debut as you're likely to hear. ( **** )"
(Rock 'n' Reel Magazine)


".. Babel sing their own unique & uplifting tune. ( *** )"
(Q Magazine)


"a blessed relief... with a strong potential to be a repeated favourite as autumn comes around."
(CMU Daily)


"A fine debut."
(The Epoch Times)


"Quietly ace."
(Rock Sound magazine)


"Oddness, wrapped in the cushioning miasma that is the acoustic guitar. Drama for the beardy brigade"
(Artrocker Magazine)


"an assured and compelling debut."
(Bristol Evening Post)






We are Babel.
Babel like "Bay-bull". Not "bar-bell" or "babble".

Born in Bristol in the UK, Babel started out all kind of small, folky & a bit shy but then fell in dirty love with pounding tamborines and volume knobs.

Songs led to concerts, concerts led to the recording two self-financed EPs, 'The Golden Acre EP' & 'The Arc EP'. Both were sold from tables in tiny venues. Some of which reached places far beyond our own postcode.

In 2007, People Tree Records of London, UK released the majority of our two EPs to the world on one reasonably priced compact disc & weighty slab of vinyl. The CDs have long gone but there's still some vinyl around if you look hard enough. Or iTunes of course..

The new album is called 'CROOKED TIMBER'.





As always, thank you ..



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The Bombardiers





Jul 4 2009 10:29 AM

Hope to catch you guys soon
Thanks The Bombardiers
Twizzy ♫♫♪





Jul 3 2009 4:48 PM

new video up on my page called simplistic

also free mixtape
DOWNLOAD NOW from my page
Mewling babies





Jun 26 2009 4:02 PM

I love you guys -- when are you coming to the State?! I hope to be able to buy your CD somewhere - vinyl would be even better.
Heart Pharmacy





Jun 25 2009 9:20 PM

Hey! Ali from Heart Pharmacy here, Just wanted to say what's up and give you an update on my music.

1. My entire album is now available to stream on my Myspace page and available to purchase on iTunes.

2. My brand new music video for "Forever" is now out and viewable on my page.

Hope your doing awesome! Talk to ya Laters ; )

-Ali-
Heart Pharmacy
Sweet Laredo





Jun 8 2009 3:02 PM

We're taking Birdie hostage and you're not getting him back!!!!
Kathleen Button





Jun 3 2009 11:38 PM

Hey! How are you? Thought I'd stop by and say hi ! How's things?
This is my new profile. so don't to forget to delete the other one if you have it in your friends!


Kathleen x
The Kings of Outer Space





May 13 2009 1:07 PM

We are loving your stuff very big.
See you soon.
Simon Todd





May 11 2009 10:54 PM

Thanks for the friendship.

More about me at http://www.simontodd.co.uk

Keep safe,

Simon
Wicked Kate





May 11 2009 8:20 PM

love it - thanks guys! :))
fact fans





May 4 2009 9:31 AM

Excellent set on Sat Chaps.
Cheers,

Ax
BBC Radio Bristol Introducing





Apr 24 2009 9:21 PM

Hi babel,

Hope things are good with you. We’re playing "Apple Crack" and plugging your upcoming Thekla gig on BBC Radio Bristol Introducing this Saturday morning between 1-4am (repeated on Sunday 1-4am). Hear it “live” or online on the i-Player anytime in the 7 days after broadcast, there’s a link on our myspace profile.

Happy Dynamic Living!

Richard Pitt & Gary Smith
BBC Radio Bristol Introducing
Kath Button (old profile)





Apr 12 2009 3:30 PM

Hi ! babel (new album - now!) !! Just popping by to have a browse at your page! Lovin' it!
Hope everythings good with you. Figured it was time to start speakin to my friends
Please take the time to listen to my re=recording of 'Hey' up on my myspace now if you havn't already!
Any feedback would be appreiciated =)

Peace,

Kathleen x x
Pete shepherd





Mar 22 2009 8:38 AM

ahhh babel. welcome welcome.
you're lush you are
Captain and the Kings





Mar 20 2009 2:24 PM

Hey Rick
Loving the album! So many great tracks, but 'Apple Crack' ,'piece of me' and 'police car' are the favourites so far. Will definitely catch you guys at Belladrum.

Steven
badger





Mar 19 2009 1:11 PM

great windmill gig and loving the album too, good cycle-biking music. have a lovely one playing with emily and the red clay halo, looks like an unmissable gig(i'll be missing it) see you at glasterrs.
sedgemore splash forever!
Gareth





Mar 14 2009 10:52 AM

Great gig supporting The Acorn last night :-) Hopefully see you playing in London again soon!
Micky Oliver





Mar 11 2009 10:32 PM

great set at the sage newcastle
Little Miss Sparkle





Mar 11 2009 9:28 AM

Happy Birthday Dannyx
P.R.E.S.S.





Mar 11 2009 1:07 AM

Cheers for the add! From P.R.E.S.S. @ www. reverbnation. com/pressuk and www. myspace. com/pressuk
Captain and the Kings





Mar 11 2009 12:34 AM

Hello Babel

We don't have a proper CD but I could burn you one and scribble on it with my crappy handwriting if that would suffice?? Would be keen to swap though, really like what i've heard on yer myspace.


Steven
Proulx





Mar 10 2009 11:07 PM

You sound great, you come from the Motherland, and you have string players... It couldn't really get any better! Looking forward to your next trip up the M5.
bombdog





Mar 10 2009 9:18 PM

hi there. enjoyed your set at the civic too. hope we meet again soon. good luck.
brassneck (brand new ep tracks uploaded !)





Mar 10 2009 8:35 PM

hi guys,
thanks for being our friend.

hope you like our tunes !
new songs to be uploaded very soon.


sid.

brassneck.
netSounds unsigned





Mar 5 2009 6:20 PM

Hi!

The latest netSounds show is now available to download.

Every week we feature the best unsigned indie and alternative music.

This week we fature an interview with BABEL and tracks from CROOKED TIMBER. Thanks again guys, it was fun!

download it here >>>> www. netsoundspodcast. podomatic. com or through our MYSPACE

Cheers!

Jamie
emily.





Mar 3 2009 5:18 PM

Just thought I'd drop in and say thanks for playing Preston on Saturday - brilliant show. Also enjoying the album lots. :) x
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