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| origin = [[Welwyn Garden City]], [[Hertfordshire]], [[England]]
| origin = [[Welwyn Garden City]], [[Hertfordshire]], England
| genre = [[Punk rock]]
| genre = {{hlist|[[Punk rock]]|[[new wave of new wave]]}}
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| years_active = 1984–1996, 2004–2018
| label = Hi-Rise Recordings, [[Virgin Records|Virgin]], [[Sub Pop]], [[Major League Productions (MLP)]]
| label = Hi-Rise Recordings, [[Virgin Records|Virgin]], [[Sub Pop]], [[Major League Productions (MLP)]]
| associated_acts = [[Carter USM]], [[The Bleach Boys]]
| associated_acts = [[Carter USM]], [[The Bleach Boys]]
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| website = {{URL|https://www.facebook.com/smash-54281614881/|Official Facebook page}}
| current_members = Ed Borrie<br /> Salvatore Alessi<br /> Rob Hague
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'''Smash''' (often typeset as '''S*M*A*S*H''') are a [[punk rock]] [[trio (music)|trio]] who enjoyed brief notoriety in the early 1990s in the [[United Kingdom|UK]]. Smash was formed by Ed Borrie ([[human voice|vocals]], [[guitar]]), Salvatore Alessi (credited as Salv) ([[bass guitar|bass]]), and Rob Hague ([[drum]]s) in [[Welwyn Garden City]] in [[Hertfordshire]], [[England]].<ref name="AMG">{{cite web |first= |last= |url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p44808/biography|pure_url=yes}} |title=Biography by Michale Sutton |publisher=Allmusic.com |accessdate=23 April 2009}}</ref>
'''Smash''' (normally typeset as '''S*M*A*S*H''') are an English [[punk rock]] [[trio (music)|trio]], who enjoyed brief notoriety in the early 1990s in the [[United Kingdom|UK]].<ref name="Larkin"/> S*M*A*S*H was formed by Ed Borrie ([[human voice|vocals]], [[guitar]]), Salvatore Alessi (credited as Salv) ([[bass guitar|bass]]), and Rob Hague ([[drum]]s) in [[Welwyn Garden City]] in [[Hertfordshire]], [[England]].<ref name="PhoenixFM">{{cite web|url=https://www.phoenixfm.com/2019/09/29/resurrection-show-53-ed-borrie/|title=Resurrection - show 53 (with Ed Borrie)|date=29 September 2019|publisher=[[Phoenix FM]] }}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Ed Borrie and Salvatore Alessi formed S*M*A*S*H after meeting at school in the mid-1980s - Salvatore had previously been in a band called GLC.<ref name="Larkin">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music]]|editor=Colin Larkin|editor-link=Colin Larkin (writer)|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]|date=1997|edition=Concise|isbn=1-85227-745-9|page=1051}}</ref> Rob Hague joined soon afterwards.<ref name="PhoenixFM"/>
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The band's sound recalled the late 1970s and early 1980s [[Punk rock|punk]] and [[New wave music|new wave]] bands.<ref name="AMG"/> The [[United Kingdom|British]] [[music journalism|music press]] were enthusiastic about the band creating a non-existent scene called [[New Wave of New Wave]], along with similar [[United Kingdom|UK]] bands of the time such as [[Echobelly]], [[Sleeper (band)|Sleeper]], [[Compulsion (band)|Compulsion]] and [[These Animal Men]].<ref name="AMG"/>


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The band's sound recalled the late 1970s and early 1980s [[Punk rock|punk]] and [[New wave music|new wave]] bands. The [[United Kingdom|British]] [[music journalism|music press]] were enthusiastic about the band creating a scene called [[New wave of new wave]], along with similar [[United Kingdom|UK]] bands of the time such as [[Echobelly]], [[Sleeper (band)|Sleeper]], [[Compulsion (band)|Compulsion]] and [[These Animal Men]].<ref name="AMG">{{cite web |first= |last= |url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p44808/biography|pure_url=yes}} |title=Biography by Michale Sutton |website=[[AllMusic]] |accessdate=23 April 2009}}</ref>
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The band's second [[single (music)|single]] was a tribute to [[feminism]] called "Lady Love your Cunt". It appeared on their debut mini [[album]] "S*M*A*S*H" which was a compilation of their first two limited edition 7" singles, and was well received by critics. The band made some appearances on [[United Kingdom|UK]] [[television program|TV programmes]] such as ''[[Naked City (1993 TV series)|Naked City]]'', as well as live performances, including a collaboration with [[Billy Bragg]] during an [[Anti-Nazi League]] rally.


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The band's second [[single (music)|single]] was a tribute to [[feminism]] called "Lady Love Your Cunt".<ref name="Larkin"/> It appeared on their debut mini [[album]] "S*M*A*S*H" which was a compilation of their first two limited edition 7" singles, and was well received by critics. The band made some appearances on [[United Kingdom|UK]] [[television program|TV programmes]] such as ''[[Naked City (1993 TV series)|Naked City]]'', as well as live performances, including a collaboration with [[Billy Bragg]] during an [[Anti-Nazi League]] rally.
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With a [[recording contract]], the band [[concert tour|toured]] tirelessly, increasing press coverage and attention from [[fan (person)|fans]]. The trio still found time to laugh at themselves, occasionally performing under the name S*H*I*T*E.


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With a [[recording contract]], the band [[concert tour|toured]] tirelessly, increasing press coverage and attention from [[fan (person)|fans]].<ref name="Larkin"/> The trio still found time to laugh at themselves, occasionally performing under the name S*H*I*T*E.
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The trio made an appearance on [[BBC Television]]'s ''[[Top of the Pops]]'', singing "Shame". They became the first to appear on the BBC's flagship chart show without officially releasing a single - their debut [[Extended play|EP]] having reached number 26 in the [[UK Albums Chart]].<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book

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S*M*A*S*H became the first act to appear on the [[BBC Television]] flagship chart show ''[[Top of the Pops]]'' (TOTP) without having released a single. The trio played "Shame" on TOTP, after their debut [[Extended play|EP]] reached number 26 in the [[UK Albums Chart]].<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book
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Recently Rob has been playing drums for [[The Bleach Boys]].
Recently Rob has been playing drums for [[The Bleach Boys]].


S*M*A*S*H's second LP, ''Icon'' was released on 8 October 2007, 13 years after their ''Self Abused'' album.<ref>[http://www.mlplive.com/mlp_sept_25_003.htm RSK Entertainment Mlplive.com]{{dead link|date=October 2011}}</ref>
S*M*A*S*H's second LP, ''Icon'' was released on 8 October 2007, 13 years after their ''Self Abused'' album.

The band released a third album, ''Goodbye WGC'', in 2017. They were due to release a fourth album in 2018/2019, but split at the end of 2018.<ref name="PhoenixFM"/>

On 24 July 2019, Ed Borrie played his first solo gig at the Lexington, London, supporting [[My Life Story]], and in promotion of his solo album ''What Goes On''.


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* ''Self Abused'' (September 1994, Hi-Rise Recordings) UK No.&nbsp;59
* ''Self Abused'' (5 September 1994, Hi-Rise Recordings) UK No.&nbsp;59
* ''Icon'' (October 2007, Hyper)
* ''Icon'' (October 2007, Hyper)
* ''Goodbye W.G.C.'' (24 February 2017, self-released)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/goodbye-welwyn-garden-city/1207273878|title=Goodbye Welwyn Garden City by S*M*A*S*H|website=Music.apple.com|accessdate=2 October 2019}}</ref>


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* ''Smash'' (March 1994, Hi-Rise Recordings/Virgin) <small>(Mini-Album)</small> UK No.&nbsp;28
* ''S*M*A*S*H'' (March 1994, Hi-Rise Recordings/Virgin) UK No.&nbsp;28
* ''Another Love Song E.P'' (1995, Hi-Rise Recordings/Virgin)
* ''Another Love Song E.P'' (1995, Hi-Rise Recordings/Virgin)
* ''(Without Regret.)'' (2014, esprit de corps)
* ''(Without Regret.)'' (2014, esprit de corps)
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* "Lady Love Your Cunt" b/w "Shame" (1993)
* "Lady Love Your Cunt" b/w "Shame" (1993)
* "(I Want to) Kill Somebody" (1994) UK No.&nbsp;26<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/>
* "(I Want to) Kill Somebody" (1994) UK No.&nbsp;26<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums"/>
* "Barrabas (Piloted)" b/w "[[Turn on the Water]]" (1994, Sub Pop)
* "Barrabas (Piloted)" b/w "Turn on the Water" (1994, Sub Pop)
* "Rest of My Life" b/w "Tidal Wave (Parts One And Two)" (1995)
* "Rest of My Life" b/w "Tidal Wave (Parts One And Two)" (1995)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://myspace.com/llyc S*M*A*S*H on Myspace]
* {{Facebook|smash-54281614881}}
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* [http://myspace.com/llyc S*M*A*SH on Myspace]


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"S*M*A*S*H" redirects here. For the Swedish miniseries, see S*M*A*S*H (TV miniseries).

S*M*A*S*H
OriginWelwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England
Genres
Years active1984–1996, 2004–2018
LabelsHi-Rise Recordings, Virgin, Sub Pop, Major League Productions (MLP)
MembersEd Borrie
Salvatore Alessi
Rob Hague
WebsiteOfficial Facebook page

Smash (normally typeset as S*M*A*S*H) are an English punk rock trio, who enjoyed brief notoriety in the early 1990s in the UK.[1] S*M*A*S*H was formed by Ed Borrie (vocals, guitar), Salvatore Alessi (credited as Salv) (bass), and Rob Hague (drums) in Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire, England.[2]

Career

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Ed Borrie and Salvatore Alessi formed S*M*A*S*H after meeting at school in the mid-1980s - Salvatore had previously been in a band called GLC.[1] Rob Hague joined soon afterwards.[2]

The band's sound recalled the late 1970s and early 1980s punk and new wave bands. The British music press were enthusiastic about the band creating a scene called New wave of new wave, along with similar UK bands of the time such as Echobelly, Sleeper, Compulsion and These Animal Men.[3]

The band's second single was a tribute to feminism called "Lady Love Your Cunt".[1] It appeared on their debut mini album "S*M*A*S*H" which was a compilation of their first two limited edition 7" singles, and was well received by critics. The band made some appearances on UK TV programmes such as Naked City, as well as live performances, including a collaboration with Billy Bragg during an Anti-Nazi League rally.

With a recording contract, the band toured tirelessly, increasing press coverage and attention from fans.[1] The trio still found time to laugh at themselves, occasionally performing under the name S*H*I*T*E.

S*M*A*S*H became the first act to appear on the BBC Television flagship chart show Top of the Pops (TOTP) without having released a single. The trio played "Shame" on TOTP, after their debut EP reached number 26 in the UK Albums Chart.[4]

Their only hit single was "(I Want to) Kill Somebody", which was only available in the shops for one day in 1994. It reached number 26 in the UK Singles Chart.[4] Its controversial subject matter eventually lead to its banning.[3] Their debut full-length album, Self Abused, was not a commercial success, although the group remained a favourite of the critics.[3]

The band recorded a single for the Seattle based label Sub Pop, but S*M*A*S*H remained virtually unknown outside the UK, despite a whistle-stop tour of the United States and support slots across Europe.[3] The EP "Another Love Song E.P." followed in 1995, before the group released their final single, "Rest of My Life", a year later.[3] The band split up in 1996.[3]

In 1997 bass player Salv joined Carter USM as a full-time member, but in 2004 the trio reformed, recording a number of tracks for a forthcoming EP and playing several gigs around the UK.

Recently Rob has been playing drums for The Bleach Boys.

S*M*A*S*H's second LP, Icon was released on 8 October 2007, 13 years after their Self Abused album.

The band released a third album, Goodbye WGC, in 2017. They were due to release a fourth album in 2018/2019, but split at the end of 2018.[2]

On 24 July 2019, Ed Borrie played his first solo gig at the Lexington, London, supporting My Life Story, and in promotion of his solo album What Goes On.

Discography

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S*M*A*S*H discography
Studio albums3
EPs3
Singles5
Studio albums
  • Self Abused (5 September 1994, Hi-Rise Recordings) UK No. 59
  • Icon (October 2007, Hyper)
  • Goodbye W.G.C. (24 February 2017, self-released)[5]
Extended plays
  • S*M*A*S*H (March 1994, Hi-Rise Recordings/Virgin) UK No. 28
  • Another Love Song E.P (1995, Hi-Rise Recordings/Virgin)
  • (Without Regret.) (2014, esprit de corps)
Singles
  • "Real Surreal" b/w "Drugs Again" / "Revisited No 3" (1993)
  • "Lady Love Your Cunt" b/w "Shame" (1993)
  • "(I Want to) Kill Somebody" (1994) UK No. 26[4]
  • "Barrabas (Piloted)" b/w "Turn on the Water" (1994, Sub Pop)
  • "Rest of My Life" b/w "Tidal Wave (Parts One And Two)" (1995)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. p. 1051. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.
  2. ^ a b c "Resurrection - show 53 (with Ed Borrie)". Phoenix FM. 29 September 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Biography by Michale Sutton". AllMusic. Retrieved 23 April 2009.
  4. ^ a b c Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 508. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  5. ^ "Goodbye Welwyn Garden City by S*M*A*S*H". Music.apple.com. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
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