Collapsed Lung (band)

Collapsed Lung

Company type	Music group
Industry	Music
Founded	February 1992 (1992-02)
Headquarters	Harlow , England
Products	Britpop, rap rock music

Collapsed Lung is a Britpop and rap rock ensemble originating from Harlow, England, primarily recognized for their track "Eat My Goal". The group was established in February 1992.

History

The inception of Collapsed Lung was a bedroom studio project initiated by Anthony Chapman and Steve Harcourt, who connected at The Square, a music venue in Harlow. Although they came from distinct musical backgrounds—Harcourt having roots in the metal band Bomberz, and Chapman from the pseudo-C86 group Pregnant Neck—they were united by their enthusiasm for funk music and the Amiga tracker software Med/Octamed. Their live performances featured an Amiga computer paired with Harcourt’s guitar work.

After their initial release, the band appeared at a festival in Harlow where Harcourt encountered rapper Nihal Arthanayake, a schoolmate of Chapman who was pursuing law studies in Twickenham. Nihal contributed rap vocals to their compositions, later joined by Chapman sharing co-rap responsibilities. The lineup was finalized with bassist Johnny Dawe, previously of Death By Milkfloat. Nihal departed in 1994 after securing a deal with Go! Discs for his group Muddie Funksters.

Following Nihal’s exit, Collapsed Lung brought in rapper Jim Burke (known as Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer) and drummer Chris Gutch. Chapman increased his visibility as a DJ within London’s club scene, highlighting the group’s hip-hop influences while promoting their 1995 album Jackpot Goalie. Late in 1995, Gutch left to join Rehab and was succeeded by Jerry Hawkins, formerly of Atom Seed and the Fuzz.

In 1996, the band unveiled their sophomore album Cooler (stylized as C**ler), featuring artwork inspired by freezer temperature ratings. Their double A-side single "London Tonight" / "Eat My Goal" climbed to number 31 on the UK Singles Chart. The track "Eat My Goal" gained significant attention through its inclusion in Coca-Cola’s Euro 96 advertising campaign.

Despite increasing momentum, Collapsed Lung disbanded in 1997.

The single "Eat My Goal" was reissued in May 1998, reaching number 18 on the UK charts and receiving extensive television exposure, notably on SMTV Live. It was also featured in the video game LMA Manager 2001.

The band reunited in 2014 to open for Senser at London’s Dome and have since toured across the UK, performing alongside acts such as Jesus Jones.

"Eat My Goal" continues to be frequently broadcast on television and radio and has served as the theme tune for Mark Steel’s BBC Radio 4 program Mark Steel's in Town since 2009.

Members

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Albums

Catalog No.	Album Name	Medium	Release Date (dd/mm/yyyy)
BLUFF015	Jackpot Goalie	LP/CD/Cassette	3 April 1995
BLUFF031	Cooler	LP/CD/Cassette	1 July 1996
DEREKS002	Zero Hours Band	LP/Digital Download	28 September 2018
DEREKS003	Collapsed Lung Weekend Television	LP/Digital Download	7 July 2023

EPs

Catalog No.	EP Title	Format	Release Date (dd/mm/yyyy)
BLUFF001	"Thundersley Invacar" (EP)	10-inch vinyl/CD	5 July 1993
BLUFF002	"Chainsaw Wedgie" (EP)	12-inch vinyl/CD	20 September 1993

Singles

Catalog No.	Single Title	Medium	Release Date
BLUFF005	"Down with the Plaid Fad"	12-inch vinyl/CD	3 May 1994
BLUFF009	"DIS Mix"	7"/12"/CD formats	26 September 1994
BLUFF016	"Interactive"	12-inch vinyl/CD	5 June 1995
BLUFF018	"Connection"	7-inch vinyl	4 December 1995
BLUFF029	"London Tonight" / "Eat My Goal"	12-inch vinyl/CD/Cassette	10 June 1996
BLUFF034	"Board Game"	12-inch vinyl/CD	16 September 1996
BLUFF040	"Ballad Night"	12-inch vinyl only	1996
BLUFF060	"Eat My Goal"	CD/Cassette formats	18 May 1998
DEREKS001	"New Song, Old Band" / "Let's Get Jobs"	7-inch vinyl/Digital Download	28 November 2016

Compilations

Compilation Title	Track Included	Year Released
The Beautiful Game (The Official Album of Euro 96)	"Beat My Goal" (Black Cats Mix)	1996

Notes

1. This track is a remix of "Eat My Goal," with the word "eat" replaced by "beat."

External links

• Profile on Forgotten Band Planet