The A.M. Explained

The A.M.
Years Active:2002–present
Origin:New York City, U.S.
Genre:Alternative rock
Label:Storm Music
Current Members:Michael Tighe (vocals/guitar)
Andrew Wyatt (bass/keyboards)
Matt Johnson (bass)
Past Members:Parker Kindred (drums)

The A.M. was an American rock band from New York City formed in 2002 by rock musician Michael Tighe, formerly of the Jeff Buckley Band. Members also included bassist Andrew Wyatt and drummer Parker Kindred.

History

After Jeff Buckley's death, Michael Tighe and Parker Kindred formed Black Beetle, along with Buckley's former girlfriend Joan Wasser.[1] When Black Beetle split, with Wasser embarking on a solo career, Tighe and Kindred formed The A.M., along with bassist Andrew Wyatt.[2] Their self-titled album was issued in 2003 on Storm Music. With influences ranging from 1970s glam rock to Joy Division and The Smiths,[3] their sound has seen comparisons with Suede, David Bowie, King Crimson,[4] Roxy Music, and T.Rex.[5] As well as playing around the United States, they toured the United Kingdom and Ireland in 2003/4, as well as a date in Paris, receiving a positive critical reaction.[6] [7] [8]

Discography

Singles

Albums

1. Changeling

2. If I Was the Sheriff

3. Utopia

4. Isolation

5. It's Pouring

6. It's Not for Me

7. Spellbound

8. Deep City Diver

9. Transgression

10. Chanay

11. There Is a Time

12. Colors Are Beginning to Deepen

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/10563-real-life/ Pitchfork review of "Real Life" by Joan as Police Woman
  2. http://www.counterculture.co.uk/album-review/the-am-the-am.html Counterculture review of The A.M.
  3. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/music/in_the_city/s/66/66300_the_am_wake_up_in_the_city.html Manchester Evening News interview, 2003
  4. http://www.popmatters.com/music/reviews/a/am-stlp.shtml popmatters review of The A.M.
  5. http://www.indielondon.co.uk/music/cd_the_AM.html indielondon review of The A.M.
  6. https://www.bbc.co.uk/leicester/music/2003/12/the_am_review.shtml "The AM at The Charlotte" – review by Ruth Pott-Negrine
  7. Web site: The A.M. + Paul Marshall Cockpit Live Gig Review 2003. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100625224048/http://www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/1292/ . June 25, 2010 .
  8. http://www.fashion.ie/women-ireland-lifestyle_entertainment-gig_reviews/the-a-m-at-the-hub-13-12-03/spId/8A04D036-E947-C6DD-9F1D84E518BE3262.html The A.M at The Hub 13/12/03 – Fashion.ie Ireland