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Total Ape
Total Ape started in Manchester, with Matt Preston on vocals and guitar, Wayne Dinsmore on bass, and Tom Smith on drums. They played a lot of local gigs early...
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Total Ape started in Manchester, with Matt Preston on vocals and guitar, Wayne Dinsmore on bass, and Tom Smith on drums. They played a lot of local gigs early on, building a following with a sound that mixed post-punk and noise rock. In 2012, they put out their first album, 'The Perfect Replacement,' which got some positive attention for its raw energy and introspective lyrics.
Songs like '5 AM' and 'Young Gods' from that period show their knack for hypnotic melodies and a kind of primal drive. They also did a remix of 'In a Haze' with Iggy Azalea, which added a different texture to their work. Around 2010, they had a legal dispute over song rights, but they kept going and used that tension in their music.
Their live shows were known for being intense and unvarnished, which helped them connect with fans who liked that direct approach. They didn't stick to one style, pulling in psychedelic touches at times without losing their edge. The band kept writing and performing, letting the music speak for itself rather than chasing trends.
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