Dodgy
Dodgy were never taken seriously. Then again, they never wanted to be. As the clowns of Brit-pop, Dodgy carved out a niche with their infectious, goofy punk-pop that alternately sounded like the early Who and the Stone Roses. While they had a number of hit singles in the U.K., highlighted by "Staying Out for the Summer," their quirky British humor prevented them from landing an American record deal for several years. Nevertheless, Dodgy were able to maintain a devoted cult following into the late '90s, as they kept turning out catchy, silly power pop tunes.
An early version of the band formed in the late '80s, when Nigel Clarke (vocals, bass) and Mathew Priest (drums) moved from their native Birmingham to London. As they began working odd jobs, they placed an advertisement for a guitarist, eventually recruiting Andy Miller. Over the next few years, Dodgy played frequently, including regular stints at the Dodgy Club, where they made their live debut. In 1991, they formed their own Bostin' record label to release their own singles, including "Summer Fayre" and "Easy Way." By the end of 1992, Dodgy had earned a sizable following, attracting the attention of major labels. They signed a contract with A&M later that year, releasing their debut, The Dodgy Album, in May 1993. The record was praised by the British music press, and Dodgy soon became regulars on the emerging Camden pop scene, which was headed by Blur.
Dodgy returned during the fall of 1994 with the single "Staying Out for the Summer," which became their first Top 40 hit. It set the stage for their breakthrough album, Homegrown, which was greeted with positive reviews upon its October release. Following a year of touring in 1995, the band returned in the summer of 1996 with Free Peace Sweet, which was their biggest hit to date, spawning the hits "In a Room," "Good Enough," and "If You're Thinking of Me," which peaked at number 11.
Clarke left the band not long after Free Peace Sweet, leaving Priest and Miller to fill out the band with vocalist David Bassey, bassist Nick Abnett, and keyboardist Chris Hallam. This incarnation released Real Estate in 2001 but then the band split, only to have the original trio reunite for a tour in 2008. Over the next few years, the trio toured regularly, appearing at festivals along with their own gigs, and they released a new album called Stand Upright in a Cool Place in February 2012. By this point, the band was a going concern: in 2016, they released their sixth album, What Are We Fighting For.
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Discografia
19 álbum(ns) • Ordenado por Mais vendidos
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Free Peace Sweet
Pop - Lançado por Emi em 1 de jan. de 1996
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Ace A's + Killer B's
Pop - Lançado por Emi em 1 de jan. de 1998
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The Dodgy Album
Alternative & Indie - Lançado por UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) em 1 de mai. de 1993
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The Collection
Pop - Lançado por Spectrum em 1 de jan. de 2004
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What Are We Fighting For
Alternative & Indie - Lançado por Cherry Red Records em 11 de nov. de 2021
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Flavoured Pots
Hip-Hop/Rap - Lançado por Pressplay Media em 24 de jul. de 2020
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Staying Out for the Summer '19
Pop - Lançado por Revolver Music Ltd. em 25 de jan. de 2019
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Mad About Bars - S5-E20
(CGM) ZK, Dodgy, Ty, Mixtape Madness, Kenny Allstar
Hip-Hop/Rap - Lançado por Mixtape Madness em 12 de out. de 2020
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Good Enough (Remix)
Dodgy, Andrew Marston, Jon Sidwell
Dance - Lançado por Ditto em 31 de mar. de 2015
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Christmas At the Foodbank
Pop - Lançado por Strike Back Records em 9 de dez. de 2013
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Trauma (feat. Splasha & M'skum)
Hip-Hop/Rap - Lançado por Pressplay Media em 10 de jul. de 2020
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Spin Around
Hip-Hop/Rap - Lançado por Mixtape Madness em 11 de set. de 2022
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Rock N Roll
Hip-Hop/Rap - Lançado por CGM Records em 26 de nov. de 2020
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The Cold Room - S2-E3
Dodgy, Tweeko, Mixtape Madness
Hip-Hop/Rap - Lançado por Mixtape Madness em 26 de mai. de 2022
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Who Else Did It?
Hip-Hop/Rap - Lançado por Mixtape Madness em 11 de nov. de 2019
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Disco Party
Hip-Hop/Rap - Lançado por Getbeat em 26 de out. de 2021
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YİNE BENİ GÖRDÜ
Hip-Hop/Rap - Lançado por 5481389 Records DK em 19 de ago. de 2023
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