Mamas Gun
 | This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these messages)
|
Mamas Gun | |
|---|---|
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Soul, Pop, |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Candelion, Colemine, Ubiquity Records, Love Da Records, |
| Members |
|
| Past members |
|
| Website | http://www.mamasgun.co.uk/ |
Mamas Gun is a British Soul/Pop band. 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. Platts' songwriting collaborators include Rod Temperton, John Oates and former Gil Scott-Heron collaborator, Brian Jackson. He has enjoyed chart success in South East Asia penning number 1 hits for Korean artists Park Hyo Shin, John Park and Japanese singer Tomohisa Yamashita. 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 Routes to Riches, seeing its release in October 2009. The album was co-produced by producer/engineer, Julian Simmons, mixed by Producer/Engineer Jack Joseph Puig at Ocean Way, Los Angeles and mastered by Bob Ludwig. In June 2011 Mamas Gun released The Life And Soul produced by Martin Terefe and Andreas Olsson. It yielded the singles "On A String", "Reconnection" and "Only One". In 2014, followed Cheap Hotel, which spawned the singles "Red Cassette", "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. In 2018, following the joining of drummer Chris Boot, they decided to self produce the album 'Golden Days' mastered by Pierre Duplan & Shawn Lee. Singles included London Girls, I Need A Win, You Make My Life A Better Place. After the release of Golden Days, the band re-recorded the song 'This Is The Day', which was well received by fans, new and old, around the world.
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.[3]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album details |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Routes to Riches
|
| 2011 | The Life And Soul
|
| 2014 | Cheap Hotel
|
| 2016 | Room Service EP
|
| 2018 | Golden Days
|
| 2022 | Cure The Jones
|
Singles
| Year | Single | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Other Side of Mamas Gun
|
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)
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]
External links
| International | |
|---|---|
| Artists | |
