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'''The Rainkings''' are an [[England|English]] [[indie rock]] band, formed in 1989 by former members of [[Inspiral Carpets]] and [[The Bodines]].<ref name="Strong">{{cite book |last=Strong |first=Martin C. |title=The Great Alternative & Indie Discography |year= 1999 |publisher=Canongate |isbn=0-86241-913-1 }}</ref> Stephen Holt had been the original singer in Inspiral Carpets, performing on their first few releases, including the ''Planecrash'' and ''Trainsurfing'' EP's plus the ''Dung 4'' demo album. Holt left, along with Dave Swift in 1988, forming The Rainkings along with ex-[[The Bodines|Bodines]] drummer John Rowland, and bassist Carl Wolstenholme. The band released two [[Single (music)|singles]] on Playtime Records in 1989 and 1990, and continued with various line-up changes until the late 1990s including Dave Pears on lead guitar and Manny Lee, ex [[The Waltones|Waltones]], on bass.
'''The Rainkings''' are an [[England|English]] [[indie rock]] band, formed in 1989 by former members of [[Inspiral Carpets]] and [[The Bodines]].<ref name="Strong">{{cite book |last=Strong |first=Martin C. |title=The Great Alternative & Indie Discography |year= 1999 |publisher=Canongate |isbn=0-86241-913-1 }}</ref> Stephen Holt had been the original singer in Inspiral Carpets, performing on their first few releases, including the ''Planecrash'' and ''Trainsurfing'' EP's plus the ''Dung 4'' demo album. Holt left, along with Dave Swift in 1988, forming The Rainkings along with ex-[[The Bodines|Bodines]] drummer John Rowland, and bassist Carl Wolstenholme. The band released two [[Single (music)|singles]] on Playtime Records in 1989 and 1990.


''Sictransitgloriaswanson'' was released in 1989 and featured the songs "Sunlight Fades", "Count Me In", "Break the Strain" and "Just An Idea".
Rowland went on to join [[Jackson Sundown]].


''Get Ready'' was released in 1990 and featured the songs "Get Ready", "Move Along the Chain" and "Too Many Words". The latter featured in the 2013 Spike Island film. The EP was also produced by Ian Broudie under the guise Kingbird Productions.
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The Rainkings reformed in 2013 following the release of the compilation album ‘'Another Time – 1989-1994’'. Original members Stephen Holt (who rejoined the Inspiral Carpets in 2011), Dave Swift and John Rowland were joined by bassist Cathy Brooks (Dub Sex) and Chris Hutchinson on keyboards/guitar.<ref name="Smedley">Smedley, Simon (2015) "[http://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/101/features/91263/rainkings-are-back-to-bang-out-a-few-tunes Rainkings are back to ‘bang out a few tunes’]", ''[[Oldham Evening Chronicle]]'', 14 April 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2016</ref> This line up of the band recorded 3 new songs — "Nothing's Set in Stone", "In From the Rain" and "By My Side".


They also released the song "Take" for the ''Home'' compilation album in 1990 via Sheer Joy Records. This was recorded at Stockport's legendary Strawberry Studios.
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Hutchinson left the band in 2014 and was replaced by Paul Williams on keyboards.<ref name="Smedley" />


Carl Wolstenholme was replaced on bass by Nick Farr not long after this and the band went on to record the ''Bolton Demo'' in 1992 which featured the songs "To the End", "Gone" and "This is the Time".
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In 2015 the band recorded 2 new songs — "Low Hit" and "Getting Nowhere". These were released that year alongside "Nothing's Set in Stone", "In From the Rain" and "By My Side" on the ''Fiveways EP'', on Stephen Holt's label Hear Here Records.<ref name="Smedley" />

The final line up before splitting up in 1996 saw Manny Lee, ex Waltones, replace Nick Farr on bass and also saw the addition of lead guitarist Dave Pears. Their only recording was the Suite 16 demo in 1994 and featured the songs "Step by Step" and "Way Down".

"Way Down" appeared on the Simon Worral tribute album ''Distant Drums'' (2013).

The Rainkings reformed in 2013 following the release of the compilation album ''Another Time – 1989-1994'' which was remixed and mastered by Seadna McPhail who has worked with bands including I Am Kloot, Thea Gilmore and Inspiral Carpets.

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Original members Stephen Holt (who rejoined the Inspiral Carpets in 2011), Dave Swift and John Rowland were joined by bassist Cathy Brooks (Dub Sex) and Chris Hutchinson on keyboards/guitar.<ref name="Smedley">Smedley, Simon (2015) "[http://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/101/features/91263/rainkings-are-back-to-bang-out-a-few-tunes Rainkings are back to ‘bang out a few tunes’]", ''[[Oldham Evening Chronicle]]'', 14 April 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2016</ref> This line up of the band recorded 3 new songs — "Nothing's Set in Stone", "In From the Rain" and "By My Side".

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Hutchinson left the band in 2014.<ref name="Smedley" />

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In 2015 the band recorded 2 new songs — "Low Hit" and "Getting Nowhere" with Paul Williams adding additional keyboards who then joined the band. These tracks were released that year alongside "Nothing's Set in Stone", "In From the Rain" and "By My Side" on the ''Fiveways EP'', on Stephen Holt's label Hear Here Records.<ref name="Smedley" />


==Discography==
==Discography==
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*"Take" appeared on the ''Home'' compilation album (1990) Sheer Joy
*"Take" appeared on the ''Home'' compilation album (1990) Sheer Joy
*"To The End" appeared on the ''Movement'' compilation album (1993) ESP
*"To The End" appeared on the ''Movement'' compilation album (1993) ESP
*"Way Down" appeared on ''Distant Drums'' compilation album (2013)
*"Too Many Words" appeared in the film ''[[Spike Island (film)|Spike Island]]'' (2013)
*"Too Many Words" appeared in the film ''[[Spike Island (film)|Spike Island]]'' (2013)
*"Get Ready" appeared on the ''Manchester North of England'' compilation album (2017) [[Cherry Red Records]]
*"Get Ready" appeared on the ''Manchester North of England'' compilation album (2017) [[Cherry Red Records]]

Revision as of 10:13, 2 September 2017

The Rainkings
Genres
Years active
  • 1989–1994
  • 2013–present
Labels
  • Playtime Records
  • Hear Here
Members
  • Stephen Holt
  • Dave Swift
  • John Rowland
  • Cathy Brooks
  • Paul Williams
Past members
  • Carl Wolstenholme
  • Nick Farr
  • Dave Pears
  • Manny Lee
  • Chris Hutchinson
  • Kev Clarke
Websitewww.rainkings.org

The Rainkings are an English indie rock band, formed in 1989 by former members of Inspiral Carpets and The Bodines.[1] Stephen Holt had been the original singer in Inspiral Carpets, performing on their first few releases, including the Planecrash and Trainsurfing EP's plus the Dung 4 demo album. Holt left, along with Dave Swift in 1988, forming The Rainkings along with ex-Bodines drummer John Rowland, and bassist Carl Wolstenholme. The band released two singles on Playtime Records in 1989 and 1990.

Sictransitgloriaswanson was released in 1989 and featured the songs "Sunlight Fades", "Count Me In", "Break the Strain" and "Just An Idea".

Get Ready was released in 1990 and featured the songs "Get Ready", "Move Along the Chain" and "Too Many Words". The latter featured in the 2013 Spike Island film. The EP was also produced by Ian Broudie under the guise Kingbird Productions.

They also released the song "Take" for the Home compilation album in 1990 via Sheer Joy Records. This was recorded at Stockport's legendary Strawberry Studios.

Carl Wolstenholme was replaced on bass by Nick Farr not long after this and the band went on to record the Bolton Demo in 1992 which featured the songs "To the End", "Gone" and "This is the Time".

The final line up before splitting up in 1996 saw Manny Lee, ex Waltones, replace Nick Farr on bass and also saw the addition of lead guitarist Dave Pears. Their only recording was the Suite 16 demo in 1994 and featured the songs "Step by Step" and "Way Down".

"Way Down" appeared on the Simon Worral tribute album Distant Drums (2013).

The Rainkings reformed in 2013 following the release of the compilation album Another Time – 1989-1994 which was remixed and mastered by Seadna McPhail who has worked with bands including I Am Kloot, Thea Gilmore and Inspiral Carpets.

Original members Stephen Holt (who rejoined the Inspiral Carpets in 2011), Dave Swift and John Rowland were joined by bassist Cathy Brooks (Dub Sex) and Chris Hutchinson on keyboards/guitar.[2] This line up of the band recorded 3 new songs — "Nothing's Set in Stone", "In From the Rain" and "By My Side".

Hutchinson left the band in 2014.[2]

In 2015 the band recorded 2 new songs — "Low Hit" and "Getting Nowhere" with Paul Williams adding additional keyboards who then joined the band. These tracks were released that year alongside "Nothing's Set in Stone", "In From the Rain" and "By My Side" on the Fiveways EP, on Stephen Holt's label Hear Here Records.[2]

Discography

  • Sictransitgloriaswanson EP (1989), Playtime (12")
  1. Sunlight Fades
  2. Count Me In
  3. Break The Strain
  4. Just An Idea
  • Get Ready (1990), Playtime (7"/12"/CDS)
  1. Get Ready
  2. Move Along The Chain
  3. Too Many Words
  • Another Time – 1989-1994 (2013), Playtime (compilation)
  1. Get Ready
  2. Gone
  3. Sunlight Fades
  4. Too Many Words
  5. This Is The Time
  6. Count Me In
  7. Take
  8. Move Along The Chain
  9. Break The Strain
  10. To The End
  11. Just An Idea
  12. Step By Step
  13. Way Down
  • Fiveways EP (2015), Hear Here Records (CD and Download)
  1. Low Hit
  2. Getting Nowhere
  3. Nothing's Set In Stone
  4. In From The Rain
  5. By My Side

Compilation appearances
  • "Sunlight Fades" appeared on Hit The North compilation album (1990) Bop
  • "Take" appeared on the Home compilation album (1990) Sheer Joy
  • "To The End" appeared on the Movement compilation album (1993) ESP
  • "Way Down" appeared on Distant Drums compilation album (2013)
  • "Too Many Words" appeared in the film Spike Island (2013)
  • "Get Ready" appeared on the Manchester North of England compilation album (2017) Cherry Red Records

References

  1. ^ Strong, Martin C. (1999). The Great Alternative & Indie Discography. Canongate. ISBN 0-86241-913-1.
  2. ^ a b c Smedley, Simon (2015) "Rainkings are back to ‘bang out a few tunes’", Oldham Evening Chronicle, 14 April 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2016
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