Heavy Stereo

Heavy Stereo

Heavy Stereo was the name of a British rock band who were active in the early to mid 1990's. There were well-known for having had a 70's glam rock style sound and for their album Deja Voodoo. They are also known for opening for the prominent rock band Oasis, who Heavy Stereo’s front-man Gem Archer later joined, making them become even more well-known, and who they were label mates of.

Information

Heavy Stereo was fronted by lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, songwriter and producer Gem Archer, later of Oasis. They were heavily influenced by 1970’s glam rock, including Gary Glitter, The New York Dolls, and Sweet. They released their full length dubut, Deja Voodoo, in 1996. The band split up after Gem Archer joined Oasis as a rhythm guitarist and keyboardist, replacing Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs for their Standing on the Shoulder of Giants Tour, and on all albums and tours afterward until their breakup in 2009. Archer then began work on a new project with other members of Oasis. Nick Jones is now playing in The Jim Jones Revue.

Band members

Gem Archer – Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Piano
Nez – Bass
Pete Downing – Lead Guitar
Nick Jones – Drums, Vocals, Percussion

Discography

Deja Voodoo

• Release Date: 2 Sep. 1996

1. "Chinese Burn"
2. "Cartoon Moon"
3. "Deja Voodoo"
4. "Tell Yer Ma"
5. "Crown Of Thoughts"
6. "Mouse In A Hole"
7. "Bangers And Mash"
8. "Deep Fried Heart"
9. "Reaching For Heaven"
10. "Keep Up"
11. "Planet Empty"
12. "Shooting Star"

B-Sides & Singles

• Release Date: 9 Jan. 2010

1. "Sleep Freak"
2. "Smiler"
3. "Cartoon Moon (Acoustic)"
4. "Magic Sponge"
5. "No Small Print"
6. "Worm Brain"
7. "Big Apple Pie"
8. "Freedom Bug"
9. "Pleasure Dip"
10. "Wondefools"
11. "The Gift (The Jam cover)"

See also

Fire and Skill: The Songs of the Jam