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The Reindeer Section is a Scottish indie rock supergroup formed in 2001 by Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol, which released albums and gigged in 2001 and 2002. The Reindeer Section grouping was somewhat ad hoc, and so it is uncertain if more will be heard from them.
The Reindeer Section arose - according to Lightbody - out of a chance get-together of musicians at a Lou Barlow gig in Glasgow in 2001, at which Lightbody drunkenly laid down the challenge to others to "make an album together", to which everyone said "yeah yeah". Lightbody "went home and next day wrote the album" and later convinced Johnny Davies of Bright Star Recordings to fund a recording session and release the proposed album. The group met over three days of rehearsal and ten days of recording to produce the first album. The album was released with a mini tour, the first venue of which was Belfast's The Limelight venue.
The Band Released a total of 2 albums, 'y'all get scared now, ya hear!' (2001) and 'Son of Evil Reindeer' (2003).
Reviews of Son of Evil REindeer:
Neumu.net :
Throughout the album's dozen tracks, the sentiment Lightbody conjures evokes real pain and real beauty.
Splendid :
The last thing you'd expect from a roster of 27 is breathing room, but Son of Evil Reindeer is full of it; I've found a lot of unexpected touches in the short time I've had the disc.
Rolling Stone :
Most of the collaborators turn up only as backup vocalists or orchestra members, enabling Lightbody's heartbreaking ballads and sublime baritone to soar.
Uncut :
This chiming indie-folk LP is uncluttered and cohesive. [July 2002, p.118]
Playlouder :
Totally inessential, utterly inoffensive, yet truly beguiling, 'Son Of Evil Reindeer' remains a charmingly radiant record.
All Music Guide :
Indie pop fans, brace yourselves for a daydream trip.
Mojo :
The focus remains upon Lightbody's gauche romantic vignettes; nirvana for those who believe the world could usefully sustain a second Lou Barlow, but over an album's duration akin to persistent immersion in lukewarm herbal tea. [Sep 2002, p.104]
Blender :
A radiant collection of pure pop songs. [#10, p.125]
Q Magazine :
Son of Evil Reindeer has a fun, collaborative atmosphere which produces some truly unique moments. [June 2002, p.123]
Personally, i saw them live once, at Leeds Festival 2002, and they were extremely good. chances are there will never be any more Reindeer Section Albums, which is a shame
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