The Dudley Corporation

The Dudley Corporation are Dudley, Joss and Mark.

They first played live in January 2000 and now, almost 10 years, 7 singles (including splits with Boris, Paul O'Reilly and Querelle), and 250 gigs later, they're getting set for LP number 4. "The Lonely World of The Dudley Corporation" brought their first forays to the US and UK, “In Love With The Dudley Corporation” brought further visits to the US, Iceland, and mainland Europe, a listing for 59th greatest Irish LP of all time (Hot Press), a top-30 single in the Irish chart, and releases in Australia and Japan. Then album number 3, “Year of the Husband” was released on Absolutely Kosher in 2008 with Rob Bochnik (The Frames/Smog) at the helm, and featuring recordings from the legendary Inner Ear (Fugazi) studios in Washington DC. The album featured sleeve art by Rick Froberg, of Obits/Hot Snakes/Drive Like Jehu, received fantastic reviews and copperfastened the Corpo's status as Dublin's finest indie rock power trio. Year of the Husband saw the Corpo moving in more angular directions than before, while maintaining an ear for tunes. Like their stop/start quiet/loud indie rock, the Corpo's touring schedule has slowed significantly, but a wodge of sturdy new Corpo tunes are on the way.

“One listen to The Lens Begin or Step-Out and you'll realise it's time to fall in love with The Dudleys all over again.” – The Irish Times
"10 for production, a 10 for songwriting, and an 11 for character of being. The Dudley Corporation deserve every inch of credit they will receive." - Transform
“this Dublin three-piece have perfected the whole stop/start, quiet bit/loud bit thing.” – Q
“Absence does indeed make the heart grow fonder. A convincing and rewarding return.” – Hot Press
“This is a stunning comeback - destined to make somebody somewhere really happy.” – Clare People
"When they got to the crossroads with the sign reading 'comfortable mediocrity' one way and 'awkward brilliance' the other, Dublin's The Dudley Corporation are one of those rare bands who've chosen the latter." - Rock Sound
"There is so much greatness in this album that it can't be explained in mere words, a little like love itself." AU Magazine (#8 LP of 2004)
“Playful, smart, rich in variety and ideas, this is a big and downright entertaining delight from this Dublin trio!” – Westzeit
“The Dudley Corporation have made a meticulously produced album that, with a mixture of precision-groove postrock and guitar ballads, is entirely unpretentious, but is impressive, poignant and thrilling.” –
Motor.de

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