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'''Cold Specks''' is the stage name of '''Al Spx''', a Canadian singer-songwriter based in London.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wilkinson|first=Matt|title=Radar Tip Of The Day 35: Cold Specks|url=http://www.nme.com/blog/index.php?blog=15&title=radar_tip_of_the_day_35_cold_specks&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1|publisher=NME|accessdate=12 November 2011}}</ref> She appeared on Series 39, Episode 7 of ''[[Later with Jools Holland]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Later with Jools Holland|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/later/artists/c/|accessdate=12 November 2011}}</ref> Her debut single "Holland" was released on October 17, 2011,<ref>{{cite web|title=Cold Specks - Holland|url=http://paradyserecords.bigcartel.com/product/cold-specks-holland-preorder|publisher=paradYse records|accessdate=12 November 2011}}</ref> and she worked on an album with producer [[Rob Ellis (producer)|Rob Ellis]]. Members of her band include Pete Roberts, Thomas Greene, Tom Havelock, Chris Cundy, Sarah Jones, Jim Anderson, Rob Ellis, Marley Ellis, Terry Edwards, and Ben Christophers. Her musical style has been described as doom soul and shows the influence of American deep south gospel with a strong [[Goth rock|goth]] streak.<ref>{{cite web|last=Richardson Andrews|first=Charlotte|title=First sight: Cold Specks|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2011/nov/03/first-sight-cold-specks|publisher=Guardian|accessdate=12 November 2011}}</ref> In 2012, she signed with [[Mute Records]] and released her debut album, ''[[I Predict a Graceful Expulsion]]'', on May 21, 2012. |
'''Cold Specks''' is the stage name of '''Al Spx''', a Canadian singer-songwriter based in London.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wilkinson|first=Matt|title=Radar Tip Of The Day 35: Cold Specks|url=http://www.nme.com/blog/index.php?blog=15&title=radar_tip_of_the_day_35_cold_specks&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1|publisher=NME|accessdate=12 November 2011}}</ref> She appeared on Series 39, Episode 7 of ''[[Later with Jools Holland]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Later with Jools Holland|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/later/artists/c/|accessdate=12 November 2011}}</ref> Her debut single "Holland" was released on October 17, 2011,<ref>{{cite web|title=Cold Specks - Holland|url=http://paradyserecords.bigcartel.com/product/cold-specks-holland-preorder|publisher=paradYse records|accessdate=12 November 2011}}</ref> and she worked on an album with producer [[Rob Ellis (producer)|Rob Ellis]]. Members of her band include Pete Roberts, Thomas Greene, Tom Havelock, Chris Cundy, Sarah Jones, Jim Anderson, Rob Ellis, Marley Ellis, Terry Edwards, and Ben Christophers. Her musical style has been described as doom soul and shows the influence of American deep south gospel with a strong [[Goth rock|goth]] streak.<ref>{{cite web|last=Richardson Andrews|first=Charlotte|title=First sight: Cold Specks|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2011/nov/03/first-sight-cold-specks|publisher=Guardian|accessdate=12 November 2011}}</ref> In 2012, she signed with [[Mute Records]] and released her debut album, ''[[I Predict a Graceful Expulsion]]'', on May 21, 2012. |
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==I Predict A Graceful Expulsion== |
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All tracks written by Al Spx, except where noted. |
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# The Mark |
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# Heavy Hands |
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# Winter Solstice |
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# When The City Lights Dim (Al Spx/Peter Roberts) |
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# Hector |
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# Holland |
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# Elephant Head |
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# Send Your Youth |
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# Blank Maps |
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# Steady |
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# Lay Me Down |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 17:05, 26 May 2012
Cold Specks | |
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| Birth name | Al Spx |
| Genres | Soul Singer-Songwriter Goth rock |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Mute/EMI Records (world except Canada) Arts & Crafts/EMI Records (Canada) |
Cold Specks is the stage name of Al Spx, a Canadian singer-songwriter based in London.[1] She appeared on Series 39, Episode 7 of Later with Jools Holland.[2] Her debut single "Holland" was released on October 17, 2011,[3] and she worked on an album with producer Rob Ellis. Members of her band include Pete Roberts, Thomas Greene, Tom Havelock, Chris Cundy, Sarah Jones, Jim Anderson, Rob Ellis, Marley Ellis, Terry Edwards, and Ben Christophers. Her musical style has been described as doom soul and shows the influence of American deep south gospel with a strong goth streak.[4] In 2012, she signed with Mute Records and released her debut album, I Predict a Graceful Expulsion, on May 21, 2012.
I Predict A Graceful Expulsion
All tracks written by Al Spx, except where noted.
- The Mark
- Heavy Hands
- Winter Solstice
- When The City Lights Dim (Al Spx/Peter Roberts)
- Hector
- Holland
- Elephant Head
- Send Your Youth
- Blank Maps
- Steady
- Lay Me Down
References
- Citations
- ^ Wilkinson, Matt. "Radar Tip Of The Day 35: Cold Specks". NME. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ^ "Later with Jools Holland". Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ^ "Cold Specks - Holland". paradYse records. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ^ Richardson Andrews, Charlotte. "First sight: Cold Specks". Guardian. Retrieved 12 November 2011.