Kinesis (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Defunct | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Bolton , England |
| Products | Albums, singles, EPs |
Kinesis was an alternative rock group originating from Bolton, England, active between 2000 and 2005. Throughout their career, they released two full-length albums, a mini-album, and multiple singles through various record labels.
Members
The band consisted of Michael Bromley (vocals, guitar), Neil Chow (drums, vocals), Tom Marshall (bass guitar, vocals), and Conor McGloin (guitar).
Recording history
Kinesis initially introduced themselves with a self-issued five-track EP titled The Flowers Are Dead, followed by the mini-album Worship Yourself, released under their own White Noise Recordings imprint. Comprising members aged 16 to 18, they received positive reviews in magazines such as Kerrang! and cultivated a loyal following across the UK. In 2002, they secured a contract with Independiente.
Their debut studio album, Handshakes For Bullets, was launched in September 2003 through Independiente. The band embarked on extensive tours throughout the UK and abroad, including appearances at CMJ in New York City, SXSW in Texas, and performances in Tokyo. They opened for prominent artists like Linkin Park, Muse, Manic Street Preachers, Biffy Clyro, Hundred Reasons, and Lostprophets, in addition to headlining their own tours.
Following their departure from Independiente in mid-2004, Kinesis independently recorded their sophomore album You Are Being Lied to, which was released in June 2005 via the independent label Captains of Industry under limited financial conditions.
Artistic comparisons
Kinesis often faced comparisons to the Manic Street Preachers due to their politically motivated lyrics. Their first album tackled issues such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), euthanasia, and critiques of British youth culture. The group was also noted for maintaining a consistent visual identity featuring dark blue jeans paired with white T-shirts.
Split
The band dissolved on the very day their final album was issued, which meant numerous songs were never performed live.
Albums
- Handshakes For Bullets (September 2003)
- You Are Being Lied to (June 2005)
Singles
| Date | Title | Album | UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2002 | "And They Obey" | Handshakes For Bullets | – |
| August 2002 | "Everything Destroys Itself" | – | |
| October 2002 | "Billboard Beauty" | – | |
| March 2003 | "...And They Obey" | No. 63 | |
| June 2003 | "Forever Reeling" | No. 65 | |
| September 2003 | "One Way Mirror" | No. 71 |
EPs
- Worship Yourself (February 2001)
Demos
- The Flowers Are Dead EP (December 2000)
Unreleased tracks
Songs that remain unreleased from the You Are Being Lied to recording period include:
- "Vibrations of Sincerity"
- "Your Sugar Is Poison"
Unpublished songs originating from the Handshakes for Bullets sessions or prior are:
- "Beauty From Afar"
- "Conor1"
- "I Am The Light"
- "Night Time Song"
- "Save The Wales"
- "Something Is Coming"
- "The Boy with the Thorn in His Side" (a cover of a track by The Smiths)
- "These Forgotten Words"