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Atwood

in their own words...
Jimi Bailey, Rick Walsh, Ian Saunders, John Worthington and Sian Gouldstone formed the current Atwood line up in April 2003 and have quickly become a strong unit, writing songs with weight and veracity that stand out for their originality.

Atwood
Description:	Atwood: A 5 piece band fronted by female vocalist Sian Gouldstone
Address:	Longsight
E-mail:	rick.walsh@gmail.com

What we think:

"Where has the last decade gone? For Atwood and their throwback indie, it seems it never happened. Touches of shoegazing mix with a more upbeat Sundays and get a finishing off by the Verve, all fronted by the pedestrian voice of Sian Gouldstone. Had this come around in the early 90s, they might have stood a chance. Now though, it’s just standard nostalgia."

Chris Long

Formed in April 2003, Atwood are delicately melodic in parts, persuasive in others, and can be reassuringly familiar alongside.

They are innovative and bold, and have created a fresh new sound, worthy of merit.

During late 2003 and throughout 2004, Atwood performed through Manchester to a great reception.

In October 2004 they recorded their first EP over a two day period at Courtyard Studios in Stockport, "NOTHING TO SEE HERE" features four of Atwood tracks: "Theres Nothing to See here", "There are no stars", "Swinging from the lampshades" and "To the Shelter". The EP has be well recieved and has been recommended by Piccadilly Records.

In 2005 Atwood will once again be performing across the North West to promote their music and widen their audience.

last updated: 06/01/05

Have Your Say

Ruth Morris
That's just one view - some people still like the Beatles is that out of date too? Everything is down to individual taste and we like what we like! So take heart Atwood a professional critic doesn't very often rave about anything.

Arty
The last thing I would say about Sian Gouldstone's voice is that it is pedestrian! (Is Chris Long deaf?) I have Atwood's EP, and play it a lot. Can't wait to hear their new stuff.

tom
the recording and production on ep doesn't do them justice. Go see them live - I've seen them at the Roadhouse and at Jabez, and there's so much more power and depth to the songs.

holden
Seen them play on a couple of occasions and been impressed, think they bring a breath of fresh air to a somewhat stale genre.

Rachel
I have seen them live (at the life cafe in Manchester) and thought they were fantastic! I went and bought their ep at Picadilly records after that gig. They are melodic and familiar but then you start to realise that they actually arn't like anything else to can remember. Easy to hum too.

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