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The flagship band of the legendary Sarah Records, the Field Mice neatly encapsulated the label's trademark wispy, lovelorn pop sound and remain among the most beloved British cult bands of their time. Debuting in 1988 with the single "Emma's House," the Field Mice were originally comprised of singer/guitarist Robert Wratten and bassist Michael Hiscock; initially dismissed in the U.K. press as little more than twee pop fluff, over the course of subsequent releases like 1989's "Sensitive" and the So Said Kay EP, the group earned not only a devout following, but also grudging critical respect, in the process becoming Sarah's best-selling band. Later growing to a quintet with the additions of guitarist Harvey Williams, keyboardist Annemari Davies, and drummer Mark Dobson, the group held fast to their label's singles-only policy (or mini-LPs) until a much-requested compilation LP, Coastal, was finally released in mid-1991; a studio album, For Keeps, appeared just a few months later. However, in the wake of a November, 1991 Glasgow live date which ended in on-stage fisticuffs, the Field Mice essentially disbanded, playing one final London farewell gig before splitting for good; Wratten, Davies, and Dobson later reunited in Northern Picture Library and Trembling Blue Stars. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi
If you like the Field Mice and Trembling Blue Stars, you will love the compilation CD by Sarah Records called "There and Back Again Lane" it is available on iTunes. It features several Sarah Records bands that are hard to find now.
njbratton
Interesting to learn about the Trembling Blue Stars connection. Now that I listen to the Field mice I can hear the evolution.
i enjoy this .reminds me of seventeen seconds era Cure instrumentation with whispered unintelligible male vocals and new order lead lines. moodwise tho' i am hearing eyeless in gaza.
No comments? I had absolutely never heard of this band before Pandora (probably because they were so short-lived), but I like them. I'll probably buy a compilation CD one of these days.
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