Name: Lovehappy
Brand: The Charlottes

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

RAD 8015LP

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

180 Gram Vinyl. Includes 6 bonus tracks.

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2020-08-29

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Forced Exposure

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

8055515231731

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Total Cap

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

Artist

The Charlottes

Genre US

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label US

Radiation

The Charlottes were a female fronted indie pop band from Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire in England. Formed in 1988, the band consisted of Petra Roddis on vocals, Graham Gargiulo on guitar, David Fletcher on bass, and Simon Scott on drums.

With their unique sound and captivating performances, The Charlottes quickly gained recognition in the indie music scene. Drawing inspiration from bands like The Nightblooms and Blind Mr. Jones, they created a blend of dreamy melodies and catchy hooks that resonated with audiences.

Throughout their career, The Charlottes released several acclaimed albums and EPs, including "Lovehappy" and "Things Come Apart". Their music showcased their talent for crafting infectious pop songs with introspective lyrics.

Hailing from the small, conservative market town of Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, The Charlottes rose from the ashes of a short-lived band called The Giant Polar Bears; before that, bassist David Fletcher had been in Red Over White, guitarist Graham Gargiulo had played in Mithrandir while drummer Simon Scott would eventually end up in Slowdive; early vocalist John Lindsell was replaced by Petra Roddis. Their debut single, "Are You Happy Now", issued on the short-lived local independent, Moleworth Records, was in melodic power-pop mode; debut album Lovehappy was recorded in Bristol and released by Martin Whitehead's Subway Organization in August 1989, to rave reviews. Championed by John Peel, it showcased their evolving "Wall of Guitar" sound, moving away from the tamer pop beginnings. Follow-up EP Love In The Emptiness showed continued growth, the song constructions becoming more complex and layered, and when the group signed to Cherry Red in 1990, the single Liar began making waves in America, though the group somehow split right at this high-water mark; thankfully, the EP and single are both included on our expanded Lovehappy reissue.

Lovehappy

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