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The band was formed by Andy 'AP' Platts, the lead singer/composer/producer in 2007 and was joined by bassist 'Professor' Rex Horan, keyboardist Dave 'Eighties' Oliver, Terry 'Spiller' Lewis and drummer 'Union' Jack Pollitt after placing an ad on Myspace.com seeking musicians. |
The band was formed by Andy 'AP' Platts, the lead singer/composer/producer in 2007 and was joined by bassist 'Professor' Rex Horan, keyboardist Dave 'Eighties' Oliver, Terry 'Spiller' Lewis and drummer 'Union' Jack Pollitt after placing an ad on Myspace.com seeking musicians. |
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| ⚫ | In addition to their involvement with Mamas Gun, the band members continue to work in various other capacities ranging from songwriting to studio sessions and touring work. Since 2011, Platts has enjoyed chart success in South East Asia penning number 1 hits “Shine Your Light” for Korean singer [[Park Hyo Shin]], “Falling” for Korean singer [[John Park (musician)|John Park]] and “Your Step’ for singer [[Tomohisa Yamashita]]'s Japanese number 1 album ''You''. Since 2015 he has also been an active member of [[Young Gun Silver Fox]] alongside [[Shawn Lee (musician)]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://writteninmusic.com/albumrecensie/young-gun-silver-fox-west-end-coast/|title=Young Gun Silver Fox - West End Coast|website=Writteninmusic.com|accessdate=2020-06-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://andyplatts.co.uk/|title=Andy Platts | Artist/Songwriter/Producer|website=Andyplatts.co.uk|accessdate=2020-06-23}}</ref> Terry ‘Spiller’ Lewis has played for US songwriter / artist [[Leon Ware]], [[Lewis Taylor]] and [[The Impressions]]. |
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Andy Platts was born in a military hospital in Kowloon, [[Hong Kong]], to a nomadic father who had landed in the Far East as a police recruit in their battles with underground triad organisations, Platts soaked up the musical ether that surrounded him (which included the Beatles, the Doors and ELO from his father, and a Filipino mother who played Spanish-influenced guitar), attending countless schools in the process before winning a place at Paul McCartney's [[Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts]]. Subsequently, Platts played on [[Corinne Bailey Rae]]'s debut album and then, in 2006, landed his own publishing deal with Zomba Music. This led to collaborations with a songwriting list that included [[Rod Temperton]], [[John Oates]] and former [[Gil Scott-Heron]] collaborator, Brian Jackson, before founding Mamas Gun in 2007.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mamasgun.co.uk/|title=Home|website=Mamasgun.co.uk|accessdate=2020-06-23}}</ref> |
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''Routes To Riches'', released in November 2009, achieved a number 3 sales position on the Japanese Billboard charts. The lead single from this album, "House on a Hill", was a number 2 hit on the Japanese Hot 100 singles chart and the most played song on Japanese radio in 2009. First single "Red Cassette" from the third album received radio play in Japan but failed to emulate past successes after peaking at number 67 on the Japanese chart.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/|title=Billboard JAPAN|website=Billboard JAPAN}}</ref> |
''Routes To Riches'', released in November 2009, achieved a number 3 sales position on the Japanese Billboard charts. The lead single from this album, "House on a Hill", was a number 2 hit on the Japanese Hot 100 singles chart and the most played song on Japanese radio in 2009. First single "Red Cassette" from the third album received radio play in Japan but failed to emulate past successes after peaking at number 67 on the Japanese chart.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard-japan.com/|title=Billboard JAPAN|website=Billboard JAPAN}}</ref> |
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*Recordings from 3FM Radio Show in the Netherlands |
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Mamas Gun | |
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| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Soul, Pop, |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Candelion, Colemine, Ubiquity Records, Love Da Records, |
| Members |
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| Past members |
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| Website | http://www.mamasgun.co.uk/ |
Mamas Gun is a five-piece band from the UK. Having originally found early international success with a radio friendly soul pop sound, the journey across their 5 full length albums has seen the band change personnel and refine it’s sound to sit more left of centre, with a sound rooted in authentic classic soul with alternative / progressive leanings. Golden Days (2018) marked a major turning point in their direction, with the band eschewing the use of producers in favour of recording and producing themselves."
History
Formation
The band was formed by Andy 'AP' Platts, the lead singer/composer/producer in 2007 and was joined by bassist 'Professor' Rex Horan, keyboardist Dave 'Eighties' Oliver, Terry 'Spiller' Lewis and drummer 'Union' Jack Pollitt after placing an ad on Myspace.com seeking musicians.
In addition to their involvement with Mamas Gun, the band members continue to work in various other capacities ranging from songwriting to studio sessions and touring work. Since 2011, Platts has enjoyed chart success in South East Asia penning number 1 hits “Shine Your Light” for Korean singer Park Hyo Shin, “Falling” for Korean singer John Park and “Your Step’ for singer Tomohisa Yamashita's Japanese number 1 album You. Since 2015 he has also been an active member of Young Gun Silver Fox alongside Shawn Lee (musician).[1][2] Terry ‘Spiller’ Lewis has played for US songwriter / artist Leon Ware, Lewis Taylor and The Impressions.
Music
UK releases
Mamas Gun's first single, "Pots of Gold", was released in August 2008 on Candelion Records and was playlisted on BBC Radio 2. Following its success, Mamas Gun recorded their debut album and released their next playlisted single "Let's Find A Way" in June 2009. In September 2009, Mamas Gun released their third single "You Are The Music" and their debut album Routes To Riches followed in October 2009. The album was co-produced by producer/engineer, Julian Simmons, at his private studio Din in East London, mixed by Producer/Engineer Jack Joseph Puig at Ocean Way, Los Angeles and mastered by Bob Ludwig. In February 2010 Mamas Gun released double A-side "Finger On It" / "Wishing" from the same album, which was playlisted on BBC Radio 2, Jazz Fm and Smooth Radio. In June 2011 Mamas Gun released The Life And Soul produced by Martin Terefe and Andreas Olsson recorded at Kensal Town Studios in West London. It yielded the singles "On A String", "Reconnection" and "Only One" (featuring Beverley Knight). In 2014, followed Cheap Hotel. Featuring a much more collaborative approach and also the first record to feature new bassist Cameron Dawson after the departure of Rex Horan, it spawned the singles "Red Cassette" - playlisted and played on UK, German and Japanese radio, "Hello Goodnight" and lastly "Cheap Hotel". The album charted at number 29 in the Independent UK album chart. The band released the Room Service EP via a Pledge exclusive.
The band are due to release their fifth studio album 'Cure The Jones' in April 2022, which will be the second album, after Golden Days (2018), to be entirely recorded and produced by the band.
Japan releases
Routes To Riches, released in November 2009, achieved a number 3 sales position on the Japanese Billboard charts. The lead single from this album, "House on a Hill", was a number 2 hit on the Japanese Hot 100 singles chart and the most played song on Japanese radio in 2009. First single "Red Cassette" from the third album received radio play in Japan but failed to emulate past successes after peaking at number 67 on the Japanese chart.[3]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album details |
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| 2009 | Routes to Riches
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| 2011 | The Life And Soul
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| 2014 | Cheap Hotel
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| 2016 | Room Service EP
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| 2018 | Golden Days
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| 2022 | Cure The Jones
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Singles
| Year | Single | Album |
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| 2008 | "Pots of Gold" | Routes to Riches |
| 2009 | "Let's Find a Way" | |
| "You Are the Music" | ||
| 2010 | "Finger On It"/ "Wishing" | |
| Routes to Riches: Deluxe Edition | ||
| 2012 | "Only One" - feat. Beverley Knight | |
| The Life and Soul | ||
| 2014 | "Red Cassette" | Cheap Hotel |
| "Hello Goodnight" | ||
| "Cheap Hotel" | ||
| 2018 | "London Girls" | Golden Days |
| "You Make My Life A Better Place" | ||
| "On The Wire" |
International Releases
| Year | Album details |
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| 2009 | Other Side of Mamas Gun
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Videography
- "You Are the Music" (2009)
- "Let's Find a Way" (unofficial video) (2010)
- "Finger On It" (2010)
- "Pots of Gold" (2010)
- "On a String" (2011)
- "Reconnection" (2011)
- "Only One" (live) ft. Beverley Knight (2011)
- "Cheap Hotel" (2014)
- "Joy Rides" (2014)
- "Hello Goodnight" (2014)
- "Cheap Hotel" (2014)
- "London Girls" (2018)
- "I Need A Win" (2018)
- "On The Wire" (2018)
- "Party For One" (2022)
Critical reception
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Mamas Gun have received almost universal good reviews in the press. Uncut gave Routes to Riches four stars, saying "[It's a] masterclass in blue-eyed bubblegum soul, as heart-warmingly catchy as anything from Stevie Wonder's '70s purple patch". The Guardian said the band perform "gorgeous, melting soft rock” and “redolent of Young Disciples' long-lost 90s Brit-soul classic Apparently Nothin'". They were also featured in The Times 'Why you must hear' feature.
Their third album, Cheap Hotel, received very positive reviews. The Independent called it "a retro delight" and Soul Tracks called it "a unique blend that is both inviting and, at times irresistible".
Their 4th album, Golden Days, was also very well received: "This is the sound of the summer, without question." - Sunday Express "Mamas Gun have got something original going on, allowing their music to transcend any accusations of retro pastiche" - MOJO "Polished and perfect. Golden indeed." **** The Yorkshire Times
References
- ^ "Young Gun Silver Fox - West End Coast". Writteninmusic.com. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ "Andy Platts | Artist/Songwriter/Producer". Andyplatts.co.uk. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ "Billboard JAPAN". Billboard JAPAN.
- ^ [1] [dead link]
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