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The Contrast
Powerpop / New Wave / Psychedelic




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Member Since12/26/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.thecontrast.net
Band MembersDavid Reid: Lead vocals & guitars, Richard Mackman: Bass & backing vocals, Fozzy Dixon: Drums, Kieran Wade: rhythm guitar & backing vocals
InfluencesThe Who, Television, Blondie, David Bowie, Bob Mould, Lou Reed, Elvis Costello, REM, The Stranglers, The Jam, The Beatles, Tom Waits, Pixies, Buzzcocks, The Smiths, Aimee Mann, Throwing Muses, Link Wray, John Barry, Ramones, Beck, Joe Jackson, Eels, Talking Heads, The Byrds, Iggy Pop, Julian Cope, The Kinks...etc, etc, etc...
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Record LabelWicked Cool Records/
Rainbow Quartz
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 21 2009 9:00P
Thorney Ex-Servicemens Club Peterborough
Dec 10 2009 9:00P
The Solstice Peterborough, Midlands

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   About The Contrast


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THE CONTRAST are a guitar power pop band based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire in the United Kingdom. They were formed in 1999 by David Reid and have since released six albums.

Since the release of their second album Wireless Days their music has been regularly played by Little Steven on his Underground Garage radio show. Little Steven once described them on air as "One of the best bands on the planet – and England too" and consequently invited them to play the Underground Garage Festival on Randall’s Island in 2004.

In May 2007 they released a new album called "Underground Ghosts" also on Rainbow Quartz that has since been regularly featured Little Steven’s Underground Garage show.

In February 2008 the band released their first album for Little Steven Van Zandt’s Wicked Cool Records entitled Perfect Disguise: Introducing the Contrast. This release is a compilation featuring songs formerly featured on the Underground Garage radio show and also contains new and unreleased tracks.

For more info, downloads, photos and videos please visit: http://www.thecontrast.net and http://www.wickedcoolrecords.com

The Contrast, Perfect Disguise: I have raved about this British band before, but this compilation provides the ideal introduction to their unique sonic delights. Their music clearly pays homage to the ’60s, but it doesn’t really sound like any particular British band of the period, nor is it classifiable as garage-rock, because singer David Reid’s voice is too smooth and cultured. But the contrast between the crackling guitar riffs and velvety vocal tones is immensely appealing, and the intense hookiness of the tunes enhances matters. My closest comparison is the Bevis Frond minus the long guitar extrapolations, but that’s so obscure that I’d just advise you to sample a few tracks and see if you’re not instantly captivated.
- Ken Barnes – USA Today – Feb 2008

The Contrast, Perfect Disguise, Wicked Cool CD
Almost ignored in their home country, Peterborough’s The Contrast have been quietly producing classy, stylish guitar pop for a while now. An REM comparison immediately springs to mind; Reid is not a plagiarist or imitator – far from it – but his wistful vocal and the well done backing vocals are the connection to early REM, or, to be precise, to bands who inhabited similar musical territory. The UK’s Harbour Kings (previously Rollin’ Thunder) and the USA’s Jolene spring to mind. What all the aforementioned bands share is an ability to create songs that are “strangely strange but still normal”. The 16 tunes here have plenty of soaring melodic choruses and hooks aplenty, but without being at all “experimental” or “arty” they sidestep conventional song structures and patterns, heading off in unpredictable directions that never seem jerky or too clever. The title tune, ‘Believe’ and ‘How To Tell’ are cases in point; beguiling and adult power pop for the 21st century. There are some stand-alone pop songs here but the album works best as a whole, allowing the songs to blend into one another. I can’t always guess where David Reid is coming from, but I just know I like it!
- Phil Suggitt – Shindig magazine (March-April issue 2008)

"With their darkly tuneful melodies, haunting four-part harmonies, and scathing guitars, British quartet The Contrast is in debt to ’60s influences as filtered through latter-day groups like the Smithereens and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt, whose Little Steven’s Underground Garage radio show has focused an otherwise disparate scene, calls them one of the best bands on the planet. This album’s lead track, "Caught in a Trap," is the kind of taut, dizzying rocker that drove mod icons The Who and The Jam in their respective early years, and shows singer-writer David Reid, whose songs delve into nightmares and shifting identities, to be among the best young bandleaders going. Many garage bands burn out after one or two classic albums, but "Forget to Tell the Time" shows the Contrast just hitting their prime on album No. 4."
- Luke Torn - The Wall Street Journal

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Nov 14 2009 9:06 AM


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sarah

sarah froggatt



Sep 10 2009 7:38 AM

WHEN ARE YOU NEXT PLAYING!!!!!! I NEED MY NEXT FIX!!! HAHAHA xxxx
King Kool

King Kool



Aug 9 2009 12:29 PM

Fooking great to meet you guys and share a stage. Hope to see you soon. Dan KK
Champagne Talking

Champagne Talking



Jun 20 2009 10:04 AM

You have a Great sound.
I like your unique Music.
Cheers,
            Barris Jahn of 'Champagne Talking'.
Vodka Broad

Vodka Broad



May 22 2009 8:25 AM

I discovered you guys by hearing you on Little Steven's Underground- was an instant fan. You rock! :-)
Pascal

Pascal



Apr 23 2009 10:01 AM

Bonjour
Thanks for the friendly add
good sound and good energy in your music
Best wishes from France
Pascal
bEAuTies oF tHE NigHt

bEAuTies oF tHE NigHt



Apr 1 2009 12:35 PM

tHx 4 tHe AdD!

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justmegan [NEW SONG!]

justmegan [NEW SONG!]



Jan 28 2009 3:37 PM

great site and sound!
thanks for the friendship!
sending your page some luv!
have a rockin' great wednesday!
*big hug* luv. jm.


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and since we're from here...i have to say...

Neil

Neil McBride



Jan 26 2009 2:46 PM

Hi guys. Hows it going? Hope to chatch you all very soon. All the best.
Neil
Toilet & Bo-Peep

Toilet & Bo-Peep



Dec 31 2008 12:32 PM

HAPPY NEW YEAR...HAVE A BLAST AND DON'T LOOK BACK. BE SAFE.....TOILET
The Swipes

The Swipes



Dec 27 2008 3:37 AM

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All the best from Germany.. have a rockin' 2009!

Carl_M

Carl_M



Dec 30 2008 10:30 PM

Happy New Year Guys :o)
The Straight A

The Straight A



Dec 28 2008 10:10 PM

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Really enjoying your songs, The Contrast.. have a great 2009!

Trish

Trish



Dec 26 2008 11:23 PM

Just stopping by to wish you the best holiday season ever. May you enjoy this special time with your friends and family and everyone else whom you love.
:)
Rick Johnston

Rick Johnston



Dec 24 2008 9:14 PM

Hey guys!

Merry Christmas from your biggest fan.

Rick J
Andy Hughes

Andy Hughes



Dec 24 2008 9:08 PM

Merry Christmas dudes :)

I will try to make it to one of your shows, love your songs and I know Foz and Kerean ;) Take care and all the best for the new year!
Toilet & Bo-Peep

Toilet & Bo-Peep



Dec 23 2008 3:34 AM

TOILET & BO-PEEP WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Martha

Martha Westbrook



Dec 22 2008 1:45 AM

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~~ Happy Holidaze! ~~
Martha

Martha Westbrook



Dec 15 2008 11:40 PM

Thank you for your friendship!
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Happy Holidays to boot!
Trish

Trish



Nov 18 2008 6:14 PM

just dropped by to say hello! :)

I hope you have a great week!
joanot

Juan antonio reina



Nov 8 2008 5:55 PM

hey
thanks for the add
i like your music
Trish

Trish



Nov 6 2008 8:23 PM

just dropped by to say hello! :)

I hope you have a great Thursday!
Rick Johnston

Rick Johnston



Nov 2 2008 3:03 PM

Heys guys!

I just heard "Mask" on Sirius 25, what a great song!

Rick J
Bluemoon

Bluemoon



Oct 31 2008 12:46 PM

Mosquitohead

Mosquitohead



Oct 13 2008 9:22 PM

welcome back to the states! wish you guys could make it over to texas again. we may be heading to england next year - perhaps we'll catch you then.
elliott
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