Quench were quoted as "four piece rock band with solid mainstream appeal" according to independent industry magazine The Hit Sheet, which featured Quench's Bring The Summer In on one of their compilation CDs.[2]
Quench grew out of folk/rock band Why?. Singer Jamie Hill and drummer Andy Davis then started a new rock project without the folk influences of Why? and joined by guitarist Kevin Sefton and bassist Ron Knights, they formed Quench (originally under the working title of 4 Real).
The Quench EP (2001)edit
The Quench EP[3] was released shortly after the band signed to Elevation Records, the rock subsidiary of ICC Records, who signed Quench on the strength of their early showcase gigs in April 2001.
In 2002, guitarist Kevin Sefton left the band and Mark Hamilton was recruited to replace him. Mark brought a harder edge to the band which drew them away from their early Punk/Pop influences into a more guitar-heavy Emo direction, drawing influence from bands like Jimmy Eat World, Story Of The Year, My Chemical Romance and Finch in their new sound.[4]
Afterglow (2003–2006)edit
Afterglow[4] was recorded with producers Trevor Michael and Dave Lynch at Chapel Lane Studios in Hereford and ICC Studios in Eastbourne. The album was almost entirely arranged in the studio and the process of arranging, recording and mixing was achieved in just over three weeks.
Upon its release in 2003, Afterglow received rave reviews from the music press including a 10/10 rating in Cross Rhythms Magazine.[5] The album also won the Best UK Album award at the 2003 UK UCAM Awards.[6]
2007 saw Quench's return to record a new 4 track EP with rock producer Joe Gibb (Jane's Addiction, 3 Colours Red, Funeral For A Friend, Brigade, etc.). The new EP was recorded in one week in January 2007 at Mighty Atom studios in Wales and mastered by Pete Maher at Topfloor Music. The Reality Radio EP was released in August 2008 exclusively as an iTunes download.[8]Reality Radio has been released and scored an excellent review from media outlet Cross Rhythms[9] and CCM website Louder than the Music.[10]
2009 Breakupedit
On 29 July 2009 Quench announced on their official Myspace site that the band was splitting up. They played their last gig at Greenbelt on 29 August 2009.[11]
Membersedit
Current membersedit
Jamie Hill – lead vocals, additional rhythm guitar, (keyboards 2001–2002)
Mark Hamilton (a.k.a. Mark C) – lead guitar, backing vocals
Andy Davis – drums, backing vocals
Ed Powell – bass guitar, backing vocals (2005–present)
Former membersedit
Kevin Sefton – guitar (2001–2002)
Ron Knights – bass guitar (2001–2005)
Chris Lane - guitar (2008-2009)
Discographyedit
Reality Radio (distributed by Elevation) (2008)
Afterglow (Elevation) (2003)
Quench EP (Elevation) (2002)
Several Quench songs have also featured on compilation albums including The Hit Sheet and Lemonaid.
Referencesedit
^"Page 3 of Greenbelt '08: The Music Reviews". Crossrhythms.co.uk. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
^Nattriss, Dave (21 July 2003). "Hit Sheet Messageboard". The Hit Sheet. Retrieved 20 July 2008.
^"Crn-uk". Crossrhythms.co.uk. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
^"wesleyowen.com – Features – Album Review". Wesleyoweb.com. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
^"Reality Bites: Quench return with Joe Gibb-produced EP 'Reality Radio'". Crossrhythms.co.uk. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
^"Review: Reality Radio - Quench | Cross Rhythms". Crossrhythms.co.uk. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
^"Quench - Reality Radio". Louderthanthemusic.com. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
^"Featured Content on Myspace". Myspace.com. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
External linksedit
Quench's Myspace Page
YouTube Channel featuring Quench Videos
Quench Official Facebook Profile
An online review of 'Reality Radio'
April 22, 2024
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For other uses see Quenching disambiguation Quench were an English rock band based in Cheltenham Oxford and Bristol England The band toured the UK and Europe and performed at festivals including the UK s Greenbelt festival 1 QuenchOriginEnglandGenresRock Alternative Emo Punk PopYears active2001 2009LabelsElevation ICCSpinoff ofWhy MembersJamie Hill Mark Hamilton Andy Davis Ed PowellPast membersKevin Sefton Ron Knights Chris LaneWebsitequenchuk com Quench were quoted as four piece rock band with solid mainstream appeal according to independent industry magazine The Hit Sheet which featured Quench s Bring The Summer In on one of their compilation CDs 2 Contents 1 History 1 1 Early years 1997 2000 1 2 The Quench EP 2001 1 3 Afterglow 2003 2006 1 3 1 Track listing 1 4 Reality Radio 2007 2009 1 5 2009 Breakup 2 Members 2 1 Current members 2 2 Former members 3 Discography 4 References 5 External linksHistory editEarly years 1997 2000 edit Quench grew out of folk rock band Why Singer Jamie Hill and drummer Andy Davis then started a new rock project without the folk influences of Why and joined by guitarist Kevin Sefton and bassist Ron Knights they formed Quench originally under the working title of 4 Real The Quench EP 2001 edit The Quench EP 3 was released shortly after the band signed to Elevation Records the rock subsidiary of ICC Records who signed Quench on the strength of their early showcase gigs in April 2001 In 2002 guitarist Kevin Sefton left the band and Mark Hamilton was recruited to replace him Mark brought a harder edge to the band which drew them away from their early Punk Pop influences into a more guitar heavy Emo direction drawing influence from bands like Jimmy Eat World Story Of The Year My Chemical Romance and Finch in their new sound 4 Afterglow 2003 2006 edit Afterglow 4 was recorded with producers Trevor Michael and Dave Lynch at Chapel Lane Studios in Hereford and ICC Studios in Eastbourne The album was almost entirely arranged in the studio and the process of arranging recording and mixing was achieved in just over three weeks Upon its release in 2003 Afterglow received rave reviews from the music press including a 10 10 rating in Cross Rhythms Magazine 5 The album also won the Best UK Album award at the 2003 UK UCAM Awards 6 Track listing edit Beautiful Jamie Hill Lost Mark Hamilton Think About It Andy Davis Bring The Summer In Hill I Can t Hear You Davis Underwhelmed Hill Alright Hill Siren Hamilton Turn The Summer Off Gollum Hamilton Time For Change Davis Afterglow Hamilton 7 Reality Radio 2007 2009 edit 2007 saw Quench s return to record a new 4 track EP with rock producer Joe Gibb Jane s Addiction 3 Colours Red Funeral For A Friend Brigade etc The new EP was recorded in one week in January 2007 at Mighty Atom studios in Wales and mastered by Pete Maher at Topfloor Music The Reality Radio EP was released in August 2008 exclusively as an iTunes download 8 Reality Radio has been released and scored an excellent review from media outlet Cross Rhythms 9 and CCM website Louder than the Music 10 2009 Breakup edit On 29 July 2009 Quench announced on their official Myspace site that the band was splitting up They played their last gig at Greenbelt on 29 August 2009 11 Members editCurrent members edit Jamie Hill lead vocals additional rhythm guitar keyboards 2001 2002 Mark Hamilton a k a Mark C lead guitar backing vocals Andy Davis drums backing vocals Ed Powell bass guitar backing vocals 2005 present Former members edit Kevin Sefton guitar 2001 2002 Ron Knights bass guitar 2001 2005 Chris Lane guitar 2008 2009 Discography editReality Radio distributed by Elevation 2008 Afterglow Elevation 2003 Quench EP Elevation 2002 Several Quench songs have also featured on compilation albums including The Hit Sheet and Lemonaid References edit Page 3 of Greenbelt 08 The Music Reviews Crossrhythms co uk Retrieved 27 May 2020 Nattriss Dave 21 July 2003 Hit Sheet Messageboard The Hit Sheet Retrieved 20 July 2008 Review Quench Quench Cross Rhythms Crossrhythms co uk Retrieved 27 May 2020 a b Quench UK rock band offer songs you ve been thirsting for Quench Crossrhythms co uk Retrieved 27 May 2020 Review Afterglow Quench Cross Rhythms Crossrhythms co uk Retrieved 27 May 2020 Crn uk Crossrhythms co uk Retrieved 27 May 2020 wesleyowen com Features Album Review Wesleyoweb com Retrieved 27 May 2020 Reality Bites Quench return with Joe Gibb produced EP Reality Radio Crossrhythms co uk Retrieved 27 May 2020 Review Reality Radio Quench Cross Rhythms Crossrhythms co uk Retrieved 27 May 2020 Quench Reality Radio Louderthanthemusic com Retrieved 27 May 2020 Featured Content on Myspace Myspace com Retrieved 27 May 2020 External links editQuench s Official Website Quench s Myspace Page YouTube Channel featuring Quench Videos Quench Official Facebook Profile An online review of Reality Radio Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Quench band amp oldid 1156303322, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
