- Astrid (band)
Infobox musical artist
Name = Astrid
Background = group_or_band
years_active = 1997 – 2004
Origin =Isle of Lewis ,Scotland
Genre =Indie pop
Label =Fantastic Plastic Records Mushroom Pillow Muzak Records
Current_members = William Campbell
Charlie ClarkeNeil Payne Gareth Russell
Past_members =Gary Thom Astrid were a guitar-pop foursome from the
Isle of Lewis in theHebrides ,Scotland .History
In 2004, Astrid released their third album - 'One In Four' (named for the statistic that "one in four of us will suffer mental health problems at some time in our lives"). They then had a successful tour supporting
Snow Patrol . Shortly after, the band split up, apparently due to singer/guitarist William Campbell's alleged problems with drug abuse.Neil Payne now drums for fellow Scottish band, Texas,
Gareth Russell plays bass for Idlewild and Charlie Clarke formed a new band, Our Lunar Activites, who have gone on to support +44 and record an album withMark Hoppus as producer.Discography
Albums
*"
Strange Weather Lately " (1999 )
*"Play Dead" (2001 )
*"One In Four" (2004 )ingles
*Hi-Fi Lo-Fi EP
*It's True #153
*No Reason
*What To Say
*Boy Or Girl/Sleigh Ride (2000 )
*Cherry Cherry (2000 )
*High In The Morning (2000 ) #156
*Redground (2000 ) #167
*Modes Of Transport EP (2001 )
*Tick Tock (2001 ) #103
*It Never Happened (2001 ) #112ide-Projects
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The Reindeer Section - "Y'All Get Scared Now, Ya Hear! " (2001 )
*The Reindeer Section - "Son of Evil Reindeer " (2002 )External links
* [http://www.tolsta.info/timeline/astrid.htm The ASTRID Story]
* [http://www.drownedinsound.com/articles/9282 Drowned in Sound feature on the band]
* [http://modesoftransport.tripod.com/home.html Suitable For Frequent Use fansite]
* [http://www.williamcampbell.co.uk Our Small Capital & William Campbell]
* [http://www.fantasticplasticrecords.com/disco.htm Fantastic Plastic Records]
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