These Were the Earlies

Names Records in conjunction with Two Piers Editions are delighted to announce the long awaited 21st Anniversary reissue of the debut album from The Earlies.'These Were the Earlies' was released on Names Records / 679 Recordings in July of 2004 and quickly became one of that summer's essential albums."The Best Debut Album of 2004" - UNCUT"Insane Pop Genius. Scintillating" - 10/10. NMENME #1 Top Rated Album 2004There is much here to love" - The Sunday Times"This rustic hymn to imperfect pop is a reminder that Britain and the States still have a special relationship." - The ObserverThe Earlies are Brandon Carr (Dallas, Tx) Vocals/Guitar (The Danes, Cosmic Cowboy, Corner Suns), Christian Madden (Burnley, Lancs) Keyboards (Christian Madden and the Enemy Chorus, Doves, Liam Gallagher, Oasis), JM Lapham (Abilene, Tx) Electronics (The Late Chord, The Revival Hour), Giles Hatton (Manchester, Lancs) Electronics (Black Lodge).