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The Charlatans

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Group. Formed 1990.

90's British Indie

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Biography

The Charlatans (known in the United States as The Charlatans UK) are a British alternative rock band. The band's line-up is comprised by Tim Burgess (vocals), Mark Collins (guitar), Martin Blunt (bass), Tony Rogers (keyboards) and Jon Brookes (drums and percussion).

Former members of the band include guitarist John Baker (1989-1991), vocalist Baz Ketley (1989) and keyboardist Rob Collins (1989-1996), who died in a car accident during recording of their fifth album.

The band are credited for their expansive sound, ambiguous lyrics of frontman Tim Burgess and for their participation in the Britpop movement, when their most acclaimed albums were released.

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  1. You Cross My Path 2008

    You Cross My Path

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    Ultimately there's little here that the band haven't done before.

  2. Simpatico 2006

    Simpatico

    Reviewed by Chris Long

    Simpatico is an experiment too far.

  3. Up At The Lake 2004

    Up at the Lake

    Reviewed by Chris Long

    There is a sense of urgency, of excitement; a feeling which was lacking from most of...

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