The High

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The High

The High were a rock group from Manchester, England, who were generally regarded as part of the Madchester scene.

History

The band was formed in 1989 by former Turning Blue singer John Matthews, along with former Buzzcocks F.O.C. members Andy Couzens (guitar, also formerly of The Stone Roses and pre-Roses bands The Patrol and Waterfront), Simon Davies (bass), and drummer Chris Goodwin (also formerly of Inspiral Carpets), when Steve Diggle left Buzzcocks F.O.C. to reform the Buzzcocks. They were signed by London Records and three minor UK Singles Chart hits in 1990 before breaking into the top 30 in 1991 with a revamped version of their debut single, the Martin Hannett-produced "Box Set Go". The band's debut album, Somewhere Soon, peaked at number 59 in the UK Album Chart, and with the Madchester scene losing favour with the critics, the band's later releases failed to chart, the band splitting up in 1993.

Discography

Chart placings are from the UK singles and album charts.

Singles

• "Box Set Go" (1990) London (#76)
• "Up and Down" (1990) London (#53)
• "Take Your Time" (1990) London (#56)
• "Box Set Go" (1991) London (#28)
• "More..." (1991) London (#67)
• "Better Left Untold" (1992) London
• "Sweet Liberty" (1993) London

Albums

• Somewhere Soon (1990) London (#59)
• Hype (1992) London

External links

• Robbins, Ira "The High - Somewhere Soon", Trouser Press