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In 2009, the band announced the departure of vocalist and founding member Huw Lloyd-Jones. Rich Harding, an acquaintance of guitarist Simon Rogers, joined as the band's new front man. Drummer Tim Coleman left the band as well, and was replaced by Dave Roelofs. Writing for what would become the band's next studio release, the 2010 EP ''Differences As Light,'' had already begun. The band chose to release the material as an EP, rather than expand it into a full album, both due to the amount of time since their last release, and to formally introduce Rich Harding as a band member. <ref name="Background Magazine Interview">[http://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/QLinks/InterviewAlsoEden.html]Interview with Rogers and Harding. Retrieved May 9 2012.</ref> |
In 2009, the band announced the departure of vocalist and founding member Huw Lloyd-Jones. Rich Harding, an acquaintance of guitarist Simon Rogers, joined as the band's new front man. Drummer Tim Coleman left the band as well, and was replaced by Dave Roelofs. Writing for what would become the band's next studio release, the 2010 EP ''Differences As Light,'' had already begun. The band chose to release the material as an EP, rather than expand it into a full album, both due to the amount of time since their last release, and to formally introduce Rich Harding as a band member. <ref name="Background Magazine Interview">[http://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/QLinks/InterviewAlsoEden.html]Interview with Rogers and Harding. Retrieved May 9 2012.</ref> |
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Less than three months after the release of ''Differences As Light,'' Rich Harding was involved in a nearly-fatal motorcycle accident, resulting in injuries including an aortic rupture, several broken ribs, |
Less than three months after the release of ''Differences As Light,'' Rich Harding was involved in a nearly-fatal motorcycle accident, resulting in injuries including an aortic rupture, several broken ribs, vertebrae, and right leg. Amputation of the leg and a voice-compromising tracheotomy were considered, but ultimately averted.<ref>Neal Palfreyman. ''Classic Rock Presents Prog.'' February 2012.</ref> Harding's recovery period spanned over ninteen months, during which the future of the band was called into question.<ref name="Background Magazine Interview">[http://www.backgroundmagazine.nl/QLinks/InterviewAlsoEden.html]Interview with Rogers and Harding. Retrieved May 9 2012.</ref> |
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Throughout 2011, during and following Harding's recovery, the band wrote and recorded material for their third studio album. The album, entitled ''Think of the Chlidren!,'' was released in October 2011, and features the bands' current drummer, Lee Nicholas. The album was released via F2 Records. |
Throughout 2011, during and following Harding's recovery, the band wrote and recorded material for their third studio album. The album, entitled ''Think of the Chlidren!,'' was released in October 2011, and features the bands' current drummer, Lee Nicholas. The album was released via F2 Records. |
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Recording, mastering, mixing and production on all releases to date was done at Steep Studios by Ian Hodson, assisted by Simon Rogers and the varying Also Eden band line-up.<ref name="About Time Review">[http://www.alsoeden.com/album_reviews.php]About Time Review</ref> |
Recording, mastering, mixing and production on all releases to date was done at Steep Studios by Ian Hodson, assisted by Simon Rogers and the varying Also Eden band line-up.<ref name="About Time Review">[http://www.alsoeden.com/album_reviews.php]About Time Review</ref> |
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Also Eden | |
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| Origin | Southwest England |
| Genres | Progressive Rock Neo-progressive rock |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Members | Rich Harding Ian Hodson Simon Rogers Steve Dunn Lee Nicholas |
| Past members | Huw Lloyd-Jones Ralvin Thomas Tim Coleman Mark Hall Steve Byrne Dave Roelofs |
| Website | http://www.alsoeden.com |
Also Eden are a British Neo-progressive rock band, formed by vocalist Huw Lloyd-Jones, keyboardist/vocalist Ian Hodson, and guitarist Simon Rogers in 2005. [1] The band have gone on to release, to date, three studio albums and an EP, and have toured the United Kingdom and Europe since the mid 2000's. Also Eden's third studio album, Think of the Children!, was released in October 2011 via F2 Records.
Musical Style
The bands' sound draws influences from classic progressive rock artists such as Yes, Genesis, and Rush, as well as inspiration from the “metal, fusion, classical and classic rock genres". [2] The band has also cited contemporary bands Marillion, Porcupine Tree, and The Flower Kings as influences.
The addition of vocalist Rich Harding in 2010 coincided with a change in overall musical style and direction for the band. Guitarist and founding member Simon Rogers has mentioned attempts "to impress" in the bands' early albums, with sections featuring multiple keyboard and guitar solos, whereas in later works, the releases have become "more song based."[3]
History
Ian Hodson and Huw Lloyd-Jones had played and toured in various bands prior to the formation of Also Eden. The initial Also Eden line-up in 2005 consisted of Lloyd-Jones and Hodson, plus Simon Rogers on guitar, Ralvin Thomas on bass, and Mark "DB" Hall on drums. In 2006, the band released their debut album, About Time. The five-track album was recorded and distributed independently by the band. Mark Hall's subsequent departure from the band saw Steve Byrne fill in for some live dates; Byrne does not feature on any recorded material with the band.
In 2008, the band released their second album, It's Kind of You to Ask. This album featured a new rhythm section: Steve Dunn on Bass and Tim Coleman on drums.
In 2009, the band announced the departure of vocalist and founding member Huw Lloyd-Jones. Rich Harding, an acquaintance of guitarist Simon Rogers, joined as the band's new front man. Drummer Tim Coleman left the band as well, and was replaced by Dave Roelofs. Writing for what would become the band's next studio release, the 2010 EP Differences As Light, had already begun. The band chose to release the material as an EP, rather than expand it into a full album, both due to the amount of time since their last release, and to formally introduce Rich Harding as a band member. [4]
Less than three months after the release of Differences As Light, Rich Harding was involved in a nearly-fatal motorcycle accident, resulting in injuries including an aortic rupture, several broken ribs, vertebrae, and right leg. Amputation of the leg and a voice-compromising tracheotomy were considered, but ultimately averted.[5] Harding's recovery period spanned over ninteen months, during which the future of the band was called into question.[4]
Throughout 2011, during and following Harding's recovery, the band wrote and recorded material for their third studio album. The album, entitled Think of the Chlidren!, was released in October 2011, and features the bands' current drummer, Lee Nicholas. The album was released via F2 Records.
Recording, mastering, mixing and production on all releases to date was done at Steep Studios by Ian Hodson, assisted by Simon Rogers and the varying Also Eden band line-up.[6]
Line-up
Current Members
- Rich Harding – Vocals, rhythm guitar
- Ian Hodson – Keyboards, backing vocals
- Simon Rogers – Guitar, backing vocals
- Steve Dunn – Bass
- Lee Nicholas – Drums
Former Members
- Huw Lloyd-Jones – Vocals
- Ralvin Thomas – Bass
- Tim Coleman – Drums
- Mark Hall – Drums
- Steve Byrne – Drums
- Dave Roelofs – Drums
Discography
Studio Albums
- About Time (2006)
- It’s Kind of You to Ask (2008)
- Think of the Children! (2011)
EPs
- Differences as Light (2010)
References
External Links
Also Eden Official Site
Also Eden on Prog Archives
Also Eden on Reverb Nation