These New Puritans
Hailing from the town of Southend, England, These New Puritans earned a reputation for art-rock eclecticism following their 2008 debut, which melded the post-punk sounds of bands like the Fall and PiL with electronic dance elements and a sleek visual presentation. Following their critical breakout sophomore set, 2010's Hidden, the band turned the tables and took a lush neo-classical approach on 2013's unusual Field of Reeds. After lying low for half-a-decade, TNP suddenly reemerged in early 2019 with their eclectic fourth album, Inside the Rose.
Led by twin brothers Jack (vocals, guitars, production) and George Barnett, the band formed in 2006 and also included keyboardist Sophie Sleigh-Johnson and bassist Thomas Hein, all of whom were still in their teens at the time. The band's edgy and artful aesthetic soon earned attention from the British press, enough that soon-to-be-former Christian Dior designer Hedi Slimane asked Barnett to compose something for his fall 2007 collection for Dior Homme. The resulting piece, "Navigate, Navigate," was debuted in Paris in February at Slimane's fashion show. In October of that same year, These New Puritans issued an EP, Now Pluvial, on Angular Records. "Navigate, Navigate," was released in the U.S. in February 2008 as a 12" single, priming fans for TNP's full-length debut, Beat Pyramid, a month later. Their critically lauded follow-up, Hidden was co-produced by Graham Sutton of Bark Psychosis and released in early 2010, reaching number ten on the U.K. Independent Albums chart and earning Album of the Year status from NME. Undergoing some transformations, including the departure of Sophie Sleigh-Johnson, the band returned with the very untraditional but well-received Field of Reeds in 2013. Indulging in their eccentric nature, the more orchestral album saw TNP recasting themselves as a sort of neo-classical ensemble with jazz elements. Following a rather quiet period, the Barnetts returned in 2018, essentially operating as a duo, with the eclectic single "Into the Fire" marking their first new music in five years. The song later appeared on TNP's fourth album, Inside the Rose, which appeared in March 2019.
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We Want War
Alternative & Indie - Released by Domino Recording Co on Nov 30, 2009
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We Want War [Drums]
Alternative & Indie - Released by Domino Recording Co on Oct 26, 2020
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Inside The Rose
Alternative & Indie - Released by Infectious Music on Mar 22, 2019
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Field of Reeds
Rock - Released by Infectious Music on Oct 29, 2013
Pitchfork: Best New Music16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Beat Pyramid
Pop/Rock - Released by Domino Recording Co on Jan 24, 2008
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Hidden [MMXX]
Alternative & Indie - Released by Domino Recording Co on Jan 18, 2010
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The Cut (2016-2019)
Alternative & Indie - Released by Infectious Music on Feb 14, 2020
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Expanded (Live At The Barbican) (Live)
Alternative & Indie - Released by Infectious Music on Oct 20, 2014
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Elvis
Pop/Rock - Released by Domino Recording Co on Feb 10, 2008
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Hidden Remixes
Alternative & Indie - Released by Domino Recording Co on Nov 15, 2010
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Into the Fire
Alternative & Indie - Released by Infectious Music on Jul 16, 2021
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The Mirage
Alternative & Indie - Released by Infectious Music on Jan 29, 2020
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Swords Of Truth
Alternative & Indie - Released by Domino Recording Co on May 3, 2008
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Hologram (These New Puritans)
Alternative & Indie - Released by Domino Recording Co on Aug 8, 2010
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Attack Music
Pop/Rock - Released by Domino Recording Co on Apr 18, 2010
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Into The Fire
Alternative & Indie - Released by Infectious Music on Nov 7, 2018
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Navigate, Navigate
Alternative & Indie - Released by Domino Recording Co on Feb 4, 2008
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Anti-Gravity
Alternative & Indie - Released by Infectious Music on Feb 6, 2019
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Into The Fire (Mick the Asbestos Remix)
Alternative & Indie - Released by Infectious Music on Dec 7, 2018
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Attack Music - Remixes
Pop/Rock - Released by Domino Recording Co on Apr 19, 2010
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