And None of Them Knew They Were Robots
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Leeds , England |
| Products | Hardcore punk music |
...And None of Them Knew They Were Robots (also referred to as the Robots) is a hardcore punk group originating from Leeds, England, established in 2000. In 2001, members Francis, Hall, and Dobbins were simultaneously involved with the crossover thrash outfit Send More Paramedics.
History
The band was created in 2000 by musicians previously active in the Leeds punk rock scene. Their first album, self-titled, was released in 2001 under Pigdog Records. With their 2002 release Liebestod, they transitioned towards a more traditional hardcore punk sound, which fans commonly refer to as the "Hardcore EP." The 2003 EP Victory as a Drug, distributed by Jealous Records, marked a stylistic return to their original approach. That same year, they took part in the Out Of Spite Festival and embarked on their concluding UK headlining tour before disbanding.
A brief reunion occurred in 2007 for a single performance at the Out of Spite Festival. In 2016, the band regrouped once more to issue a compilation of their works and to conduct a UK headline tour.
The group reassembled again in 2024 and subsequently released Almanac in August 2025, representing their newest contribution to the hardcore punk genre.
Musical style and legacy
Their music has been identified with genres such as emo, post-hardcore, and indie rock. The 2002 album Liebestod showcased influences reminiscent of '80s Washington D.C. hardcore punk. Their inspirations include bands like Sunny Day Real Estate, Planes Mistaken for Stars, Cave In, Braid, Fugazi, Hot Water Music, Small Brown Bike, Les Savy Fav, and At The Drive-In. According to Graeme Rowland, their sound can be described as "Rites of Spring fused with more melodic segments akin to Drive Like Jehu." Their style has impacted groups including ¡Forward, Russia!, This Et Al, The Lucida Console, and Box Social.
Members
- Kevin McGonnell – vocals and guitar
- Duncan Hall – guitar
- Sam Francis – bass guitar
- Stuart Dobbins – drums
Discography
Albums
- And None of Them Knew They Were Robots (2001)
- Liebestod (2002)
- Almanac (2025)
EPs
- Victory as a Drug (2003)
Compilations
- Discography (2016)