Also Eden
Also Eden | |
|---|---|
| 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 is a British Neo-progressive rock band, formed by vocalist Huw Lloyd-Jones and keyboardist/vocalist Ian Hodson in 2005, initially as a studio recording project. [1] The band has gone on to release, to date, three studio albums and an EP, and has 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 band's 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". The band has also cited contemporary bands Marillion, Porcupine Tree, and The Flower Kings as influences.
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 lineup 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 sebsequent 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, again an independent release. 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 frontman. 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. [2]
Less than three months after the release of Differences As Light, Rich Harding was involved in a nearly-fatal motorcycle accident, resulting in an aortic rupture, several broken ribs, vertabrae, and right leg. Amputation of the leg and a voice-compromising tracheotomy were considered, but averted.[3] Harding's recovery period spanned over ninteen months, during which the future of the band was called into question.[2]
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 lineup.[4]
Lineup
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)