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The Chemical Brothers

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Group. Formed 1989.

Photo of The Chemical Brothers Ian Ballamy - 1999

Biography

The Chemical Brothers are the English electronic music duo Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons (full names Thomas Owen Mostyn Rowlands and Edmund John Simons — occasionally referred to as Chemical Tom and Chemical Ed). Known for their live sets, they are pioneers of the big beat electronic dance genre which achieved mainstream popularity in the 1990s.

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BBC Reviews Really Simple Syndication

  1. Brotherhood 2008

    Brotherhood

    Reviewed by Ian Wade

    Long may they reign.

  2. We Are The Night 2007

    We Are the Night

    Reviewed by Lou Thomas

    Sadly, We Are The Night is only slightly less disappointing than an early and feeble...

  3. Push The Button 2005

    Push the Button

    Reviewed by Andrew McGregor

    Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons once more demonstrate why they're at the forefront of their...

  4. Come With Us 2002

    Come With Us

    Reviewed by Andy Puleston

  5. Surrender 1999

    Surrender

    Reviewed by Lou Thomas

    The chunky beats and supple groove leaves the Brothers' contemporaries in the shade.

Credits

Role Artist Release
Remixer The Charlatans The Charlatans UK v. The Chemical Brothers (1995)
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