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Add N to (X) were a three-piece British band specializing in electronic music performed on analogue synthesizers.
They signed to independent electronic label Mute Records in 1997, and achieved a modest commercial success before splitting in 2003.
The group performed live regularly, often augmenting their core three-piece line up with either one or two acoustic drummers, and sometimes additional musicians playing extra synths and/or electric guitar.
They often utilized distinctive artwork for the videos and record sleeves, a fetishistic collage of sexual imagery with analogue electronic equipment.
Lineup
The band's members were Ann Shenton, Steven Claydon, and Barry Smith. Shenton and Smith met in 1993, and discovered a shared affinity for vintage synthesizers. Original bandmate Andrew Aveling joined them for the group's debut release, Vero Electronics. Steven Claydon replaced Aveling sometime thereafter, and remained with the group until its dissolution.The band released four more albums, On The Wires of Our Nerves, Avant Hard, Add Insult to Injury, and Loud Like Nature. They also released the single Little Black Rocks In The Sun, which was issued on 10 inch hexagonal vinyl. Shenton was reportedly overwhelmed by the pressures of the Loud Like Nature tour, and either left the group or was kicked out. In 2003 Smith and Claydon continued touring the United States without Shenton. The band broke up shortly thereafter. Barry Smith runs the Horseglue Records store and label with his partner Ethan Reid. Ann Shenton has formed a new group, Large Number.
Discography
- Vero Electronics (January 1996)
- On the Wires of Our Nerves (February 1998)
- Avant Hard (April 1999)
- Add Insult to Injury (October 2000)
- Loud Like Nature (October 2002)
External links
- [Official page]
- [Page on blowup.co.uk]
- [Page on mute.com]
- [Page on rollingstone.com]
- [Page on horsegluerecords.com]
- [Page on UBL]
- [Stevie's very Little Add N to (X) Shrine]
- [Ann Shenton interview @ pHinnWeb]
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