Editors

Formed: 2002 in Birmingham, England

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Group Members: Tom Smith, Ed Lay, Chris Urbanowicz, Russell Leetch

Biography: Formed in 2003, Editors became one of the leading bands in the post-punk revival that swept America and England during the early 21st century. Originally dubbed Snowfield, the group comprised four music technology students from Stafford University -- singer/guitarist Tom Smith, lead guitarist Chris Urbanowicz, ...Read full biography

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The Back Room

Released: 2005

Label: RED INK/ONE LABEL/FADER

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Before issuing their debut, The Back Room, in August 2005, Editors were immediately compared to the dark, brooding sounds of Interpol as well as the post-punk brashness of Echo & the Bunnymen. Singles ...Read full review

In This Light and on This Evening

Released: 2009

Label: Kitchenware Records

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After two albums, England's premier post-punk revivalists Editors were at a crossroads. Their debut was a commanding snapshot of a young band whose emotional urgency outweighed its slavish devotion to ...Read full review

More Editors albums: Main Albums (4), Singles & EPs (31)