Name: This Leaden Pall
Brand: Half Man Half Biscuit

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

probe36cd

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Download code: No

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2008-03-19

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Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Half Man Half Biscuit

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Half Man Half Biscuit is a UK indie band from Birkenhead in the North West. Active since 1983, they are known for their satirical and sometimes surrealistic songs. The band's musical styles often parody popular genres, while their lyrics are dense with cultural allusions, mainly UK popular culture. Their humorous approach draws on 1970s and early 1980s popular culture, including children's programs.

The band consists of Neil Crossley (Bass, Vocals), Nigel Blackwell (Rhythm Guitar, Vocals), Karl Benson (Lead Guitar), and Carl Henry (Drums). Former members include Paul Wright (Drums), David Lloyd (Keyboards), Simon Blackwell (Lead Guitar), Ian Jackson (Lead Guitar), Carl Alty (Drums), and Ken Hancock (Lead Guitar).

Half Man Half Biscuit are huge fans of Tranmere Rovers FC and once turned down an appearance on the Channel 4 80's rock show The Tube because Tranmere were playing that night.

twenty per cent of the songs are about the music business, and they're some of the best songs on here. '4ad3dcd' nails the pretentiousness of the label perfectly ("piss cream carnival lime sky spookypills" could easily be a cocteau twins lyric): running order squabble fest builds to the magnificent punchline of 'you're going on after crispy ambulance': and whit week malarkey tells tales of meeting the edge at 'prestigious marquee club'.

This Leaden Pall

Music GB