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{{for|the London protopunk/hard rock band active 1969–71|Crushed Butler}}
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| origin = [[Princes Risborough]]/[[London]], [[England]]
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| genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[indie rock]], [[punk rock]]
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| years_active = 1996&ndash;99
| years_active = 1996&ndash;99
| label = [[Fierce Panda Records|Fierce Panda]], [[Island Records|Island]], Trade 2
| label = [[Fierce Panda Records|Fierce Panda]], [[Island Records|Island]], Trade 2
| associated_acts = Fleas
| associated_acts = Fleas, [[Warm Jets]]
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| past_members = Dan Laidler<br />Julie Sims<br />Tina Whitlow<br />Dido Hallett<br />Gavin Skinner<br/>Craig 'Ed' Grimshaw<br />Louis Jones<br />Seamus Feeney
| past_members = Dan Laidler<br />Julie Sims<br />Tina Whitlow<br />Dido Hallett<br />Gavin Skinner<br/>Craig 'Ed' Grimshaw<br />Louis Jones<br />Seamus Feeney
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'''Tiger''' were an English [[indie rock]] [[Musical ensemble|band]] from [[Princes Risborough]] and [[London]] who were formed in 1996.<ref name="Strong">Strong, Martin C.: "The Great Alternative & Indie Discography", 1999, Canongate, ISBN 0-86241-913-1</ref>
'''Tiger''' were an English [[indie rock]] [[Musical ensemble|band]] from [[Princes Risborough]] and [[London]], England, who were formed in 1996.<ref name="Strong">Strong, Martin C.: "The Great Alternative & Indie Discography", 1999, Canongate, {{ISBN|0-86241-913-1}}</ref>


Tiger quickly got British press attention after their debut [[single (music)|single]] "Shining in the Wood" was played on [[BBC Radio 1]]. The musical climate of the time was dominated by [[Britpop]] and [[retro]] bands influenced by [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]]. Tiger, who were characterised by fuzzy guitars and multiple keyboards, were quickly held up as part of a new alternative.
Tiger quickly got British press attention after their debut and [[single (music)|single]] "Shining in the Wood" was played on [[BBC Radio 1]].<ref name="Larkin90">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music]]|editor=Colin Larkin|editor-link=Colin Larkin (writer)|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]|date=2000|edition=First|isbn=0-7535-0427-8|page=394/5}}</ref> The musical climate of the time was dominated by [[Britpop]] and [[retro]] bands influenced by [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]]. Tiger, who were characterised by fuzzy guitars and multiple keyboards, were quickly held up as part of a new alternative.<ref name="Larkin90"/>


The band had two keyboardists using [[Moog synthesizer]]s and used droning song structures similar to [[Stereolab]] and [[Neu!]], but with a stronger [[pop music|pop]] element. The band were often criticised for their (lack of) fashion sense: they wore outdated clothes and at least two members of the band had [[mullet (haircut)|mullet]] haircuts, which, although they have become fashionable since, were totally out of place at the time.
The band had two keyboardists using [[synthesizer]]s and used droning song structures similar to [[Stereolab]] and [[Neu!]], but with a stronger [[pop music|pop]] element. The band were often criticised for their (lack of) fashion sense: they wore outdated clothes and at least two members of the band had [[mullet (haircut)|mullet]] haircuts, which, although they became fashionable, were out of place at the time.


The band recorded and released their 1996 debut album ''We are Puppets'' less than a year after they first formed. It was often described as patchy and samey, but one which nonetheless had some strong pop songs.{{Citation needed|date=December 2007}} The album's singles, "Race", "My Puppet Pal", and "On The Rose" were minor successes although only "Race" reached the Top 40 of the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book
The band recorded and released their 1996 debut album ''We are Puppets'' less than a year after they first formed.<ref name="Larkin90"/> The album's singles, "Race", "My Puppet Pal", and "On The Rose" were minor successes although only "Race" reached the Top 40 of the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book
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''[[NME]]'' invited them to perform on their annual Brat Bus Tour in 1997 and their performances were generally held to be a success.
''[[NME]]'' invited them to perform on their Brat Bus Tour in 1997.


In late 1998 they supported [[Pulp (band)|Pulp]], but any impetus had been lost by this point and they were dropped from their [[record label]] shortly after. Their [[Stephen Street]]-produced second album ''Rosaria'' eventually appeared on the Tugboat label in 1999, but shortly afterwards they split up.
In late 1998, they supported [[Pulp (band)|Pulp]], but any impetus had been lost by this point and they were dropped from their [[record label]] shortly after. Their [[Stephen Street]]-produced second album ''Rosaria'' eventually appeared on the Tugboat label in 1999, but shortly afterwards they split up.<ref name="Larkin90"/>


==Line-up==
==Line-up==
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*'''Julie Sims''': guitar, vocals
*'''Julie Sims''': guitar, vocals
*'''Tina Whitlow''': keyboards, guitar
*'''Tina Whitlow''': keyboards, guitar
*'''Dido Hallett''': keyboards
*'''Dido Hallett''': keyboards, bass guitar
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*Craig 'Ed' Grimshaw (drummer from Warm Jets) on debut single "Shining In The Wood"
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*Louis Jones (singer & guitarist from Warm Jets) on debut single "Shining In The Wood"
*'''Seamus Feeney''': drums
*'''Seamus Feeney''': drums
*'''Gavin Skinner''': drums (on the 2nd album)
*'''Gavin Skinner''': drums (on the 2nd album)
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*Craig 'Ed' Grimshaw (drummer from [[Warm Jets]]) on debut single "Shining In The Wood"
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*Louis Jones (singer & guitarist from [[Warm Jets]]) on debut single "Shining In The Wood"


==Discography==
==Discography==
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==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.birdpoo.co.uk/ Cult Bands Fan Site]
*[http://www.birdpoo.co.uk/ Cult Bands Fan Site]
*[http://www.drmango.talktalk.net/birdpoo/tigerdis.htm Complete discography]
*[https://archive.today/20130222163706/http://www.drmango.talktalk.net/birdpoo/tigerdis.htm Complete discography]


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For the London protopunk/hard rock band active 1969–71, see Crushed Butler.

Tiger
OriginPrinces Risborough/London, England
GenresAlternative rock, indie rock, punk rock
Years active1996–99
LabelsFierce Panda, Island, Trade 2
Past membersDan Laidler
Julie Sims
Tina Whitlow
Dido Hallett
Gavin Skinner
Craig 'Ed' Grimshaw
Louis Jones
Seamus Feeney

Tiger were an English indie rock band from Princes Risborough and London, England, who were formed in 1996.[1]

Tiger quickly got British press attention after their debut and single "Shining in the Wood" was played on BBC Radio 1.[2] The musical climate of the time was dominated by Britpop and retro bands influenced by Oasis. Tiger, who were characterised by fuzzy guitars and multiple keyboards, were quickly held up as part of a new alternative.[2]

The band had two keyboardists using synthesizers and used droning song structures similar to Stereolab and Neu!, but with a stronger pop element. The band were often criticised for their (lack of) fashion sense: they wore outdated clothes and at least two members of the band had mullet haircuts, which, although they became fashionable, were out of place at the time.

The band recorded and released their 1996 debut album We are Puppets less than a year after they first formed.[2] The album's singles, "Race", "My Puppet Pal", and "On The Rose" were minor successes although only "Race" reached the Top 40 of the UK Singles Chart.[3]

NME invited them to perform on their Brat Bus Tour in 1997.

In late 1998, they supported Pulp, but any impetus had been lost by this point and they were dropped from their record label shortly after. Their Stephen Street-produced second album Rosaria eventually appeared on the Tugboat label in 1999, but shortly afterwards they split up.[2]

Line-up

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  • Dan Laidler: vocals, guitar
  • Julie Sims: guitar, vocals
  • Tina Whitlow: keyboards, guitar
  • Dido Hallett: keyboards, bass guitar
  • Seamus Feeney: drums
  • Gavin Skinner: drums (on the 2nd album)
  • Craig 'Ed' Grimshaw (drummer from Warm Jets) on debut single "Shining In The Wood"
  • Louis Jones (singer & guitarist from Warm Jets) on debut single "Shining In The Wood"

Discography

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Tiger discography
Studio albums2
EPs1
Singles7

The discography of Tiger consists of two studio albums, an extended play, six singles, and "Best in Bucks"; a one-off collaboration single with keyboardist Fleas, and Duncan Goddard from Radio Massacre International.

Studio albums

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Year Album details UK
1996 We Are Puppets
  • Released: 22 November 1996
  • Labels: Trade 2, Island
 108[4]
1997 Shining in the Wood (EP) –
1999 Rosaria
  • Released: May 1999
  • Labels: Tugboat Records
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Singles

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Year Title UK[4] Album
1996 "Shining in the Wood" 135 —
"Race" 37 We Are Puppets
"My Puppet Pal" 62
1997 "On the Rose" 57
"Best in Bucks" (limited single with and as 'Fleas')
(B-sides: "Sports Day" and "Nasty Landscapes") 		– —
1998 "Friends" 72 Rosaria
"Girl From the Petrol Station" N/R

References

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  1. ^ Strong, Martin C.: "The Great Alternative & Indie Discography", 1999, Canongate, ISBN 0-86241-913-1
  2. ^ a b c d Colin Larkin, ed. (2000). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 394/5. ISBN 0-7535-0427-8.
  3. ^ Roberts, Robert (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 559. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  4. ^ a b "UK Chartlog - DJ T – Tzant". zobbel.de. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
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