Rain (British band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1988 in Liverpool, England |
| Headquarters | Liverpool , England |
| Products | Alternative rock music |
Rain was an alternative rock ensemble originating from Liverpool, England, recognized for their 1991 modest chart presence with the track "Lemonstone Desired".
History
Established in 1988 at the Merseyside Trade Union Community and Unemployed Resource Centre located in Huyton, Liverpool, the group consisted of Ned Murphy (vocals, guitar), Colin Clarke (vocals, guitar), Martyn Campbell (bass guitar, vocals), and Tony McGuigan (drums). They secured a contract with Columbia Records towards the end of 1989 and initially collaborated with producer Nick Lowe, but postponed releases due to dissatisfaction with the production outcomes. Their first single, "Lemonstone Desired" (1991), peaked at number 95 on the UK Singles Chart and garnered attention partly because of its provocative cover art depicting a nude female figure. In March 1991, they performed a session for Mark Goodier's show on BBC Radio 1. Their debut album, A Taste of Rain, was released subsequently and drew stylistic comparisons to groups such as Cream, R.E.M., and the Byrds. The re-release of "Lemonstone Desired" marked their last official single as a band, although a post-breakup split album with the Real People emerged in 1996, predominantly featuring selections from their original album.
Albums
- A Taste of Rain (1991), Columbia
- Liverpool: Calm Before the Storm (1996), Columbia – split release with the Real People
- Ten Belters and a Slow One (2016)
Singles
- "Lemonstone Desired" (1991), Columbia – UK chart position #95
- "A Taste of Rain" (1991), Columbia – UK chart position #95
- "Lemonstone Desired" (1991), Columbia – reissued version