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Chapterhouse
Chapterhouse formed in Reading, England in 1987 with Andrew Sherriff on vocals and guitar, Stephen Patman on guitar and keyboards, Jon Curtis on bass, and...
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April
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Sixteen Years
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Summers Gone
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There's Still Life
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We Are The Beautiful
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Autosleeper
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21 lyric pages live
2 photos available
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April
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Sixteen Years
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Summers Gone
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There's Still Life
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We Are The Beautiful
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Autosleeper
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Breather
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Come Heaven
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Don't look now
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Everytime
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Falling Down
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Feel the same
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Guilt
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If you want me
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In my arms
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Mesmerise
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Background notes
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Chapterhouse formed in Reading, England in 1987 with Andrew Sherriff on vocals and guitar, Stephen Patman on guitar and keyboards, Jon Curtis on bass, and Ashley Bates on drums. Their name came from a children's book, which fit the slightly innocent, melancholic tone of their music.
Their debut album 'Whirlpool' arrived in 1991, anchored by the single 'Pearl.' That song, along with tracks like 'Summers Gone' and 'Breather,' defined their sound: shimmering guitars, hazy vocals, and a dreamy atmosphere that drew comparisons to Cocteau Twins and The Cure.
They released two more albums, 'Blood Music' in 1993 and 'Rowboat' in 1994, before fading from view. The band was known for being somewhat introverted and reluctant to play the promotional game, which limited their commercial reach but added to their quiet mystique.
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