AC Acoustics

Since their inception in Glasgow, Scotland, during 1990, this alternative rock-band has included members Paul Campion (vocals/guitar) and Caz Riley (bass). Originally even more of an experimental music group (in early stages, both saxophone and violin had been heard within their songs, furthermore to second guitarist Roger Ward), a.c. acoustics (they choose the lower case) split before issuing any recordings, before re-forming quickly thereafter with Dave Gormley on drums, and releasing the five-track Wrist Eyes demo through the summer months of 1992 (which highlighted an appearance from Teenage Fanclub member Gerard Like as a support vocalist). The demonstration showed the fact that music group’s sound acquired become more concentrated and solidified than their previously work, which resulted in a recording agreement using the indie label Elemental Information, and starting gigs for both PJ Harvey as well as the Jesus Lizard. Per year following a debut one was released (1993’s ‘Sweatlodge’), the music group’s mini-album, Capable Treasury, premiered. From 1995 through 1997, the quartet averaged an EP each year, during which period Mark Raine changed Ward on electric guitar. Victory Parts premiered in 1998, and resulted in shows using the Stereophonics, Embrace, and Placebo. Despite accolades within the press and amongst their peers, a.c. acoustics still left Elemental and agreed upon with Yoyo Information. The band released two EPs exactly the same calendar year, Like Ribbons and She’s With Superstars. Another transformation of label to Cooking food Vinyl Records occurred in 2000, in addition to two new produces, the EP Crush (that highlighted vocal efforts from Placebo’s Brian Molko) and their majestic albums, Understanding Music and O. A lot of the last mentioned evoked the Byrds conference Joy Department, with chiming guitars more than a pulsating drumbeat. A greatly underrated unit.