The Open (band)

The Open
Origin	Liverpool, England
Years active	2003–2006
Members	Steve Bayley Jon Winter Roger Westwood Jim Reynolds Al Dutton

The Open were an English five-piece Indie-rock band who were signed to Loog Records. Their sound was heavily influenced by Talk Talk (particularly their Spirit Of Eden album), the Cocteau Twins and early U2, as well as latterly incorporating Jazz, such as Miles Davis and Tommy-era The Who.

In 2006 they released their second album, Statues, before splitting up later in the same year. A statement from the band regarding the split reads as follows:

"I believe you are waiting for the official word. So here it is. The news is that we have indeed decided to call the it a day with The Open. We leave the two records that we are very very proud of and memories that will remain in our hearts forever. Some of us will continue on our path through music. Some of us will not. We all wish each other the greatest of luck. No excuses, no regrets, no big philosophical kiss off, its just the end of one journey and the start of another. Bless you all for your support over these last years and goodbye. Steve, Jon, Jim, Alan and Roger."

Discography

Albums

• 2004 The Silent Hours
• 2006 Statues

Eps

• 2006 La Lumiere EP

Singles

• 2003 Never Enough
• 2004 Close My Eyes
• 2004 Just Want To Live
• 2004 Elevation
• 2004 Never Enough

External links

• Official website
• Fansite