Done Lying Down
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1993 in London, United Kingdom |
| Headquarters | London , United Kingdom |
| Products | Albums, Singles, EPs |
| Website | myspace |
Done Lying Down was a British-American rock ensemble active during the mid-1990s. Their powerful live shows garnered significant praise within the UK music press and cultivated a loyal following. The group's musical style fused Jeremy Parker's American-influenced vocals with the punk heritage of the British members. The band's name was derived from Parker's earlier Boston-based project. Their sound was frequently categorized by media as part of the new wave of new wave and punk rock movements. The lineup consisted of Jeremy Parker (vocals, guitar), Glenn Young (guitar), Ali Mac (bass), and James Sherry (drums).
Band history
Formed in London in 1993, Done Lying Down quickly made an impact. After an active initial year, they secured a deal with Abstract Sounds. Their debut EP, Heart of Dirt, earned critical praise and was selected as Single of the Week by NME.
In November 1994, the band appeared on BBC's Evening Session and recorded four Peel Sessions throughout their tenure. One of their tracks achieved the No. 10 spot on John Peel's Festive 50 in 1994.
In 1997, they worked alongside producer Garret Lee to create a B-side for Chumbawamba's single "Amnesia", following the success of "Tubthumping".
Reunions
Done Lying Down reunited for several performances in 2006, 2007, 2008, and again in 2013.
Albums
- Done Lying Down (1994)
- Kontrapunkt (1996)
Singles and EPs
- Heart of Dirt EP
- Family Values EP
- Negative One Friends EP
- Just a Misdemeanour EP — reached No. 101 on the UK Singles Chart
- "Scared Too Stiff" (split single with Angel Cage)
- Chronic Offender EP
- So You Drive EP
- Can't Be Too Certain EP
Compilations
- 7 Bands for a Pound! EP (Black & White Indians)
- Shagging in the Streets (Fierce Panda)
- Amplified (Abstract Sounds/Black & White Indians)
- Volume 13: The Lucky Issue! (Volume)
- Space Mountain (Rough Trade)
- Nings of Desire (Fierce Panda)