Adam Franklin
Although he logged time in several bands, Adam Franklin (born 1968 in Essex, England) is best known as the frontman/guitarist for Swervedriver, a seminal shoegaze group that wielded a raw, mystical rock-styled sound. Prior to Swervedriver's formation, Franklin paid tribute to the Stooges and Sonic Youth as part of the Oxford-based band Shake Appeal, which morphed into Swervedriver after several lineup changes. Swervedriver released four solid albums through the 1990s with little retooling of their signature sound. Upon the band's hiatus at the end...[more]
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Bullets walks beyond the ground broken on Bolts and is a more direct, varied and satisfying album than ever before. The power and melody that has always coursed through the veins of Adam's electric songs is in full effect. Not to mention there are all sorts of other unexpected sonic fingerprints. In short, some of the most sonically beautiful songs of Franklin's career converge on one disc that aims straight for the heart.
MP3 $10.49
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VINYL FORMAT. Comes with an MP3 download! Swervedriver's singer/guitarist's sophomore effort. Strictly limited to 500 copies.
LP $14.99
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Bullets walks beyond the ground broken on Bolts and is a more direct, varied and satisfying album than ever before. The power and melody that has always coursed through the veins of Adam's electric songs is in full effect. Not to mention there are all sorts of other unexpected sonic fingerprints. In short, some of the most sonically beautiful songs of Franklin's career converge on one disc that aims straight for the heart.
CD $15.99
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It's nearly impossible to mention the name Adam Franklin without simultaneously mentioning the words "Swervedriver" and "shoegaze" in the same breath. As singer/guitarist for '90s UK shoegaze legends Swervedriver, Adam has made a lasting mark upon countless new bands trying to build upon the foundations laid during this era. His signature guitar playing and vocals come through strong on the album, while influences from psychedelic heroes Syd Barrett and Arthur Lee, or folk legend Nick Drake, are hinted at t [ read more ]
CD $13.99
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