Adoration (band)
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Founder | John Stone, Stephen Carey |
| Defunct | April 2012 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Albums, singles |
Adoration (also referred to as Adoration UK) was a British musical group established in 2003 by John Stone, who handled vocals and had previously managed Vendemmian, along with Stephen Carey, formerly associated with This Burning Effigy and NFD, and currently a member of The Eden House.
The band's sound drew inspiration from influential acts such as The Cure, The Chameleons, Cocteau Twins, and The Mission. Early in their career, they supported bands including Red Lorry Yellow Lorry and embarked on tours with All About Eve. In 2006, Lee-Anne Burgess joined as bassist during the four-year period devoted to composing and producing their debut record.
Their inaugural album, Sleepwaking, was launched in September 2008 under the Plastic Head label. It garnered favorable critiques from publications like Kerrang!, Total Guitar, and Sonic Seducer—the latter featuring a track on its cover CD—and promptly sold out its first edition. Burgess also gained recognition through a feature in Bass Guitar Magazine.
Following the inclusion of Chris Milden (Lahannya), Rob Leydon (guitar), and Simon Rippin (drums), Adoration made a live comeback at a sold-out Dingwalls venue in London. Their 2009 performances included the Wave-Gotik-Treffen festival in Leipzig alongside I Like Trains and The Cranes, as well as appearances at Whitby Gothic Weekend with Faith and the Muse. A headline concert at Camden Underworld was praised for its enveloping sonic experience.
They performed alongside The Birthday Massacre before supporting The Chameleons Vox during a sold-out show at Islington O2 Academy, where they also shot the music video for their single "Sense."
Adoration ceased activities in April 2012, ending with a final show at the Islington O2 Academy.
Members
John Stone – vocals Stephen Carey – guitar, keyboards Lee-Anne Burgess – bass Rob Leydon – guitar Chris Milden – guitar Simon Rippin – drums
Albums
- 2008: Sleepwalking (Soma-Rosa)
Singles
- 2011: "Sense" (iTunes)