Molly Half Head
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 in Manchester, England |
| Headquarters | Manchester , England |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Molly Half Head was an alternative rock group originating from Manchester in 1992, recognized for their minor UK chart success in 1995 with the single "Shine".
History
The band's primary members consisted of Paul Bardsley on vocals, Phil Murphy handling guitar duties, Neil Daly playing bass, and Andy Pickering on drums. Their sound was often compared to that of Magazine, with Bardsley's vocal style reminiscent of Mark E. Smith. They initially signed with the independent Manchester label Playtime Records, releasing their first single "Taste of You" in March 1993. This was followed by two additional singles and their debut album Sulk in November 1993. The album saw a US release through Columbia Records in February 1994. Following Daly's exit, Graham Atkinson took over bass responsibilities, and the band secured a deal with Columbia for UK distribution. Their Columbia-issued single "Shine" peaked at number 73 on the UK Singles Chart. The subsequent album Dunce, produced by Craig Leon and released in July 1995, did not achieve commercial success, resulting in their contract termination with Columbia and eventual disbandment.
After the group dissolved, Bardsley and Murphy created Wireless (not to be confused with the Canadian band), which released a self-titled album in 1998.
Although there were reports of a reunion in 2021 involving a performance at the Shiiine on Weekender festival, this event did not come to pass.
Albums
- Sulk (1993), Playtime/Columbia
- Dunce (1995), Columbia
Singles
- "Taste of You" (1993), Playtime
- "Just" (1993), Playtime
- "Barny" (1993), Playtime
- "Breaking the Ice" (1995), Columbia – UK No. 80
- "Shine" (1995), Columbia – UK No. 73