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Clor
Indie / Alternative / Pop

"' each of us is special in our own unique way ' "


United Kingdom

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Last Login:  6/10/2008
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   Clor: General Info
Member Since12/29/2005
Band Websiteclor.co.uk
Band MembersBarry Dobbin (vocals, guitair), Luke Smith (guitar and vocals), Max Taylor (bass), Harry Bennett (drums, vocals), Bob Earland (keyboard)
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Record LabelParlophone
Type of LabelMajor




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   About Clor
GOODBYE CLOR Clor, a band for whom musical differences surely seemed to be the whole point, have nonetheless succumbed to this hoariest of rock'n'roll fates and decided not to be a pop group anymore. Unable to reconcile the yin and yang of wanting to be both wildly creative and chart-bothering, they will leave a big, uniquely C.L.O.R.-shaped hole in the all-too-generic world of guitar/electronic music. Formed by dual/duel guitarists Barry Dobbin and Luke Smith a couple of years back out of the ashes of various unlamented coulda-bin contenders, Clor were signed to Regal/Parlophone on the strength of the demos for what would become their debut EP, 'Welcome Music Lovers'. The dynamic tension between the pair fuelled their forays into club running via the chaotic and often brilliant Club Clor in Brixton, where they played host to the nascent careers of Tom Vek, The Rakes, The Research, Envelopes, Young Knives, Maximo Park, Shit Disco and, sadly, Hard-fi. Wisely, however, they turned down the Kaiser Chiefs. On their way they also did remixes for the Prodigy, the Envelopes, Le Tigre, Tom Vek, Shit Disco and someone else I can¹t remember right now. They self-titled, self-produced debut album was met with a mixture of plaudits and bemusement when it emerged last summer, but, as people got acclimatised to its strange new energy, became a strong cult classic, particularly among fellow musicians, and spawned the spazzy dancing freak hit-let, 'Love and Pain'. The band toured extensively round the UK and slightly beyond in support of the album, augmented by the doughty pairing of Max Taylor and Harry Bennett, from Roots Manuva, on bass and drums, as well as the Ron Mael for the beaten generation, Bob Earland, ..s. It is poignant that, as they split, Clor's star is arguably at its zenith, with Clor¹ about to be released in America and their future work eagerly anticipated by anyone with a keen interest in new music. Still, they leave a jewel of album for future generations to discover among the land-fill and rock detritus of so many of their peers. At the time of writing the future career paths of Dobbin and Smith are unclear, though both are likely to continue making music along their divergent routes. ..

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Lisa A Go-Go





Jun 25 2008 1:12 AM

so gutted.
i've never ever seen you on stage!
but you left us great records.
cheers for that.
but gutted.
x
Beat Me





Jun 21 2008 6:50 AM

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Big City Redneck





Jun 17 2008 6:09 AM

THIS THURSDAY!!!THIS THURSDAY!!! THIS THURSDAY!!! THIS THURSDAY!!!

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Join us for another Big City Redneck Presents! Another wonderful eruption, nay, ejaculation of good music at the Buffalo Bar this month!

What can I say? We won’t disappoint.

Buffalo Bar
June 19th
£6 on the door…
8.30pm till they kick us out…

Mama Shamone
http://www. myspace. com/mamashamone
“Put Mama Shamone on at any venue and they are likely to take the roof off, this was one of the best live shows I’ve seen in years - certainly one of the best in London. In my opinion these guys are destined for greatness, it felt like I was witnessing history being shaped-something was just so right about what they were doing up there.” Vibe Bar

We Yes You No
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“We Yes You No sing about the end of the world, the end of everything. But in an apocalypse that would sound like this I would buy god’s last EP” – Big City Redneck

Language
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“"The verbosity of funk, the poetic twang of intelligent pop. The bridge between Franz Ferdinand and Smashing Pumpkins perhaps" – Bugbear

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Jun 5 2008 2:54 PM

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rayograph





May 28 2008 7:55 AM

sad to see clor is no more.
"outlines" is one of the best records of this decade/century/millennium.
And-raw





May 20 2008 5:57 AM

Thanks for the friendship.
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Chimene [DF]





May 19 2008 12:07 PM

Thanks for the add!
Joëlle Le Poulain


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May 14 2008 5:47 AM

M-I-S-S CLOR. <3 your music guys!!!
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TUXEDOMASK





May 13 2008 7:18 PM

FRESH, very fresh....

tuxedo
Sarah





May 13 2008 3:39 PM

Since a long time I waited to be accepted..
Thank you for the add! :)
I like too your music! It's fantastic!

Love from Belgium,
Sarah
Barringtone


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Mar 12 2008 3:59 AM

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Feb 26 2008 7:14 AM

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Daniel James





Jan 31 2008 3:14 PM

hey!
clor are online!
i loved you guys, wish ud reform, never got a chance to see you.
Barringtone


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Jan 17 2008 3:58 AM

ONLY LONDON GIG PLANNED SOO FAR THIS YEAR...WEMIGHT BE LAZY!

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rob3fish





Jan 16 2008 11:14 AM

dear clor, you appeared from oblivion to deliver only the 2nd 5-star album of this millenium. you put on some great shows with tom vek and fischerspooner. and then you disappeared into oblivion and, yes, left a clor-shaped hole. nobody else can scratch my itch like you....
devo dave





Jan 5 2008 7:13 AM

reform barry,you know it makes sence.
mojo frederic





Jan 5 2008 12:11 AM

high-low:)

a happy new year!

and thank you add me:)

mojo:)
Max





Oct 27 2007 4:11 PM

I actually thought this band was really really really good!

Song Writing like i had never heard.

MAX
XXX
Lustrous Chemistry





Jul 25 2007 6:24 AM

considering the amount of shite bands that seem to be getting back together these days, don't you think its about time for the Clor revival?
y'r sorely missed

Paul
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♫ Musique2makeLuv ♫





Jul 12 2007 7:29 PM

Thank you so much for the add, luv ya!!! blue kisses au revoir
FABIONIRTA PRTYZN DJ aka MC COMME CA aka DIO


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Jun 16 2007 5:02 AM

so...
today like yesterday i play CLOR on my dj set.
LOVE from Italy, the partyzan/interzone boy °n. N°.
Le president.
Erman





May 20 2007 5:14 PM

I love your music!!!! Welcome in my mind!
yukky sounds





May 18 2007 11:11 AM

Fuck! I hate you for not existing anymore.
Royale Madness





Mar 17 2007 3:53 PM

Hi Clor!
This is Royale Madness!
Lamp





Mar 16 2007 12:14 PM

Lamp loves you.

Friends forever! Yay!
K. Kondor





Mar 16 2007 9:01 AM

hey, clor!
hey luke!
how ya doin? :)

kazoo LS
Bron





Mar 9 2007 5:47 AM

Hi Clor,
Just droppin in to say....

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Have a great day.
Love and Peace.
benji





Mar 2 2007 11:51 PM

I miss you :(
Plenty





Jan 30 2007 1:22 PM

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D I A N





Jan 15 2007 11:22 AM

hey!!! always in love with you!!!

yay!!!! your music is the best!!

cheers from Mexico

Diana
SMUDGE





Jan 1 2007 1:56 PM

i miss clor
Little Teddy Recordings





Dec 22 2006 8:57 PM

Merry Christmas and a gorgeous new year.

May all your dreams fulfil!

Let's hope 2007 will be a good year for us all.

Much love and good health always,

Andy
+Tom





Dec 17 2006 9:20 AM

Ah have you reformed yet? skip to it. too good to lose. still cry on a daily basis.
+Tom





Dec 17 2006 9:19 AM

Ah have you reformed yet? skip to it. too good to lose. still cry on a daily basis.
Dan Air





Dec 8 2006 7:32 AM

Hiya! How's it going? I posted a new track called PBHWSFT Demo, don't ask why it's called that but i'd well appreciate any feedback.
Xx
FrozenLeaf





Dec 7 2006 2:06 AM

Frozen Leaf sincerely thanks for the add!
bruno drag





Dec 6 2006 9:17 AM

thanks for the add, you're the best electro guitar band of the decay, awaiting for a new fantastic album
K. Kondor





Dec 6 2006 9:04 AM

wow, thanx 4 da add!!!
glad that i still can have u
as a friend!!! the album on my
desk is not covered with dust,
yet! hey, luke when will u give
me the secret of yr guitar playing?!!!

cheers!
kazoo
Stewed-Rat





Dec 3 2006 2:51 AM

In proper Clor related news, Luke has been given production duties on a new song by Charlotte Hatherley (formerly of Ash) and also remixes another track on her forthcoming EP. Might be worth checking out.
Stewed-Rat





Nov 26 2006 1:06 AM

Stewed-Rat





Nov 26 2006 1:03 AM

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Miss the Clor
vive la bourgeoisie





Nov 18 2006 7:19 AM

thnx for the add !!!!
vi amooooooooo!!
baci from rome :D
The Basics Are King Jacks





Oct 26 2006 4:17 AM

Clor rule and whoever don't get it is a wanker
mønkey





Oct 21 2006 4:15 PM

i still miss clor! the pain seems like it will never stop...

what are you doing now individually? or you could always just get back together! ;)
Jonesie





Oct 19 2006 8:57 AM

cheers for the add. You guys are brilliant!