Paris Angels
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Origin | Ashton-under-Lyne, England |
Genres | Alternative rock, alternative dance, Madchester |
Years active | 1990–1992; 2013–present |
Labels | Sheer Joy Records, Virgin Records, Stereokill Recordings |
Past members | Paul 'Wags' Wagstaff Rikki Turner Steven Tajti Scott Carey Mark Adj Jane Gill Simon Worrall |
Paris Angels were an English seven piece band, hailing from
History
The band were regulars of the Boardwalk and Haçienda clubs in Manchester,[1] and as such were heavily influenced by acid house and the nascent Madchester scene of the late 1980s.
The band first signed a
On the back of their early success, the band signed to
Paris Angels recruited long-time collaborator Simon Crompton to produce their next album for Virgin, however with the sale of Virgin to EMI, Paris Angels were removed from its roster. The completed album was never released. They were one of the last bands to leave during this cull along with Public Image Ltd and Definition of Sound.[2]
Left with no recording contract, and with singer Jane Gill pregnant, the band called it a day.
Wagstaff returned with Black Grape and the Happy Mondays. Rikki Turner played in St. Jack Steven. Taji went on to record with The Rude Club. Bassist Scott Carey recorded with Chelsea-based band The Shave and hosted The Evening Session and Transmission on Manchester radio station 96.2 The Revolution.
Drummer Simon Worrall died on 2 November 2011.[1][5] Steven Tajti died in February 2024.[6]
In 2013 the band reformed to play live, and signed a deal with Stereokill Recordings to finally issue their second album, recorded in 1992. After the deal fell through, the group instead made the album available as a free download on Bandcamp.[7][8]
Discography
Singles
- "Scope" (Sheer Joy 1990) – UKNo. 75
- "Perfume" / "All on You" (Sheer Joy 1990) – UK No. 55
- "Oh Yes" (Sheer Joy 1991)
- "Fade" (Virgin Records 1991) – UK No. 70
- "Perfume (Loved Up)" (Virgin Records 1991)[9]
- "Door to Summer" (Bandcamp 2015) – free download
- "Complete Mind" (Bandcamp 2015) – free download
- "Shake" (Bandcamp 2015) – free download
Albums
See also
- List of bands from Manchester
- List of bands from England
- List of Peel sessions
References
- ^ a b c d Aubergine, Cath; Robb, John (15 November 2011). "Simon Worrall R.I.P." Manchester Music. Retrieved 7 December 2011.
- ^ a b c d Carey, Scott. "Man From Delmonte, Paris Angels, Rig, Rowetta, Ruthless Rap Assassins, Krispy 3 press article 1990". Manchester District Music Archive. Retrieved 7 December 2011.
- ^ "Single of the Week". NME. 21 June 1990. Archived from the original on 5 June 2007. Retrieved 7 December 2011. Alt URL
- ^ Tobler, John (1992). NME Rock 'N' Roll Years (1st ed.). London: Reed International Books Ltd. p. 482. CN 5585.
- ^ Robb, John (8 November 2011). "Simon Worrall from the Paris Angels RIP…". Louder Than War. Retrieved 7 December 2011.
- ^ "Very sad news - Steven "Toity" Tajti passed away". Paris Angels on X. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
- ^ "Paris Angels bandcamp page". Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ "Exclusive interview with Paris Angels". gigslutz.co.uk. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
- ^ ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ Allmusic.com – Discography
External links
- Paris Angels on My Space
- Video for "Perfume" on YouTube
- Video for "Fade" on YouTube
- Paris Angels on Bandcamp