Friendly Fires

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Friendly Fires interview at Abbey Road

As part of Masterclass 2012 Friendly Fires talk about producing yourself and slowly building a career.

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Biography

Friendly Fires is an English band from St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. They are currently signed to XL Recordings. Their self-titled debut album was released on 1 September 2008 and was announced as one of the shortlisted twelve for the 2009 Mercury Prize on 21 July 2009.

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BBC Reviews

  1. Pala 2011

    Review of Pala

    Reviewed by Lou Thomas

    St Albans trio take a massive step forwards with this celebration of a second album.

  2. Friendly Fires 2008

    Review of Friendly Fires

    Reviewed by Ian Wade

    A bit of sparkle and magic is all you need, and your life improves immeasurably.

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