The Strange Death of Liberal England (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Defunct | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Portsmouth , England |
| Products | Music albums, singles, EPs |
The Strange Death of Liberal England (abbreviated as TSDOLE) was an English indie and post-rock ensemble consisting of five members, originating from Portsmouth, England. Their active years spanned from 2005 until 2011. The band's name was inspired by George Dangerfield's 1935 publication that examined the decline of the UK's Liberal Party.
History
TSDOLE came together in 2005, initially producing instrumental compositions before introducing vocals into their music. Their early output featured a self-released EP titled Stop/Go Happy/Sad Forward/Forward (2005). In 2007, they issued two singles—"A Day Another Day" and "Oh Solitude"—under the Fantastic Plastic Records label, followed by their inaugural mini-album, Forward March!, released on 9 July 2007.
Their first full-length album, Drown Your Heart Again, was unveiled in September 2010, preceded by the single "Rising Sea" which came out in August that same year.
Members
- William Charlton – Guitar, Drums, Backing Vocals
- Kelly Jones – Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
- Andrew Summerly – Drums, Backing Vocals (departed early 2010; succeeded by David Lindsay)
- Adam Woolway – Guitar, Lead Vocals
- Andrew Wright – Glockenspiel, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Live
Throughout their career, The Strange Death of Liberal England toured extensively across the United Kingdom and Europe. Highlights included performing at the Latitude Festival in 2007 and recording a live session at Maida Vale studios for Steve Lamacq. They also acted as support for the Manic Street Preachers during their 2007 tour.
In 2008, the group played selected dates in Germany alongside Mother Tongue and The Animal Five, took part in Barcelona's Primavera Sound festival, and held concerts at venues like The Freebutt and The Water Rats within England. They resumed live performances in April 2009 with a show at The New Theatre Royal Portsmouth and supported Editors on tour in March 2010.
Additionally, the band appeared at the Beautiful Days Festival held in Devon in 2011.
Albums
- Forward March! (2007)
- Drown Your Heart Again (2010)
EPs
- Stop/Go Happy/Sad Forward/Forward (2005)
Singles
- "A Day Another Day" (2007)
- "Oh Solitude" (2007)
- "Angelou" (2008; limited edition of 500 copies)
- "Rising Sea" (2010)