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This article is about the band. For the clone of Marvel Comics character Thor, see Clor (comics).
Clor
OriginBrixton, England
GenresPost-punk revival, indietronica, synthpop, indie rock
Years active2003–2006
LabelsParlophone
Past membersBarry Dobbin (vocals, guitar)
Luke Smith (guitar and backing vocals)
Max Taylor (bass)
Bob Earland (keyboards)
Harry Bennet (drums, vocals)

Clor was a short-lived five-piece band from Brixton, England, formed by Barry Dobbin and Luke Smith in 2003 and which signed to the Parlophone record label after only six gigs.[1][2] The band released a self-titled first album, in 2005 to critical acclaim.[3][4][5] The album was selected by NME journalist Krissi Murison for the list of "The 100 Greatest Albums You've Never Heard[6]" published by the NME in 2010.[7][8]

History

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The genesis of Clor was a Soho club night entitled Bad Bunny, run by Dobbin and Smith, who wanted to incorporate their own music into their DJ sets.[1][9] They began recording in Smith's apartment and soon invited associates from the club night into their fold, expanding to a five-piece.[1] Dobbin came upon the name Clor as it "...sounded raw, primitive, and futuristic at the same time".[1] The demo Welcome Music Lovers was recorded in 2004, initially with the idea of being sent out to other clubs to book shows.[1] However, word of mouth saw the offer of a record deal with label Parlophone after just six gigs.[1][2][10] The Welcome Music Lovers EP saw release later in 2004, with singles Love + Pain and Outlines preceding debut album Clor in 2005.[11] In May 2006, the band announced that it had split.[12] Their manager stated that the future paths of Dobbin and Smith were unclear, though would likely involve musical pursuits.[13] Smith has since produced Shitdisco's album, Kingdom of Fear (released April 2007), Foals album Total Life Forever (released May 2010), as well as both albums by singer-songwriter Fryars.[14][15][16][17] Dobbin went on to form and front a new band called Barringtone.[18][19]

Discography

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Albums

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  • Clor – July 2005 (UK #77)

EPs

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  • Welcome Music Lovers – July 2004

Singles

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  • "Love + Pain" – April 2005 (UK #48)
  • "Outlines" – July 2005 (UK #43)
  • "Good Stuff" – October 2005 (UK #50)[20]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Phares, Heather. "Clor: Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
  2. ^ a b Serck, Linda (2 August 2005). "Interview – Clor". MusicOMH. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
  3. ^ Phares, Heather. "Clor – Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
  4. ^ Pattison, Louis (27 July 2005). "Clor: Clor". nme.com. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
  5. ^ Ubi, Sam (31 July 2005). "Clor: Clor". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
  6. ^ "NME - The 100 Greatest Albums You've Never Heard by sound.and.vision | Discogs Lists". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  7. ^ "In this week's NME... (28/12/10)". nme.com. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
  8. ^ "Tomorrow's NME The 100 Greatest Albums You've Never Heard... / Music Forum // Drowned In Sound". Drownedinsound.com. 2 December 2010. Archived from the original on 15 April 2012. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
  9. ^ "Clor Interview". ireallylovemusic.co.uk. Retrieved 11 June 2013.
  10. ^ Cummings, Bill (27 July 2005). "Interviews: Clor". godisinthetvzine.co.uk. Archived from the original on 22 June 2013. Retrieved 11 June 2013.
  11. ^ "Clor Discography". discogs.com. Retrieved 11 June 2013.
  12. ^ "Clor split up". nme.com. 1 May 2006. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
  13. ^ Melia, Daniel (11 May 2006). "Clor Split Due To 'Musical Differences'". gigwise.com. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
  14. ^ "Shitdisco – Kingdom Of Fear". discogs.com. 16 April 2007. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
  15. ^ "Foals/Total Life Forever – SP875". subpop.com. Archived from the original on 11 November 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
  16. ^ "Fryars: Dark Young Hearts". drownedinsound.com. Archived from the original on 20 February 2015. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
  17. ^ "Fryars: Universal Music Publishing". umusicpub.co.uk. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
  18. ^ East, Ben (1 July 2008). "One To Watch: Barringtone". metro.co.uk. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  19. ^ Lester, Paul (23 April 2008). "New Band of the Day No. 309: Barringtone". guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  20. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 111. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
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