Formed a Band

Art Brut

About Formed a Band

"Formed a Band" is song by English-based indie rock band Art Brut. It was released as a single on 29 March 2004 by Rough Trade Records and reached number 52 in the UK Singles Chart. A later recording, produced by John Fortis, is present on their 2005 album Bang Bang Rock & Roll. The earlier version of the song was released on the Angular Records sampler in November 2003 and is featured on the compilation Art Brut Top of the Pops as "Formed a Band (Early Keith Top of the Pops Version).  


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Formed a band, we formed a band, look at us, we formed a band x 4
Honey pie, I don't know when it started, stop buying your albums from the supermarket.
They only sell records that have charted, and Art Brut, we've only just started.

And yes, this is my singing voice, it's not irony, it's not Rock & Roll, 
We're just talking, to the Kids.

Formed a band, we formed a band, look at us, we formed a band x 4
We're gonna be the band that writes the song that makes Israel and Palestine get along.
We're gonna write a song as universal as happy Birthday, that makes sure everybody knows that 

Everything is going to be OK, we're going to take that song 
And we're going to play it 8 weeks in a row on Top of the Pops.
Formed a band, we formed a band, look at us, we formed a band x 4
Die your hair black, never look back, my past is my business.

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Art Brut

Art Brut are a Berlin-based English and German indie rock band. Their debut album, Bang Bang Rock & Roll, was released on 30 May 2005, with its follow up, It's a Bit Complicated, released on 25 June 2007. Named after French painter Jean Dubuffet's definition of outsider art - art by prisoners, loners, the mentally ill, and other marginalized people, and made without thought to imitation or presentation - South London's Art Brut were tagged by NME as part of the "Art Wave" scene that also included bands such as The Rakes, Franz Ferdinand and Bloc Party. more »

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Written by: CHRIS WARD, EDDIE ARGOS, FREDERIKE SIEPE, IAN WILSON, MIKE BREYER

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11 facts about this song

Band Origin
Art Brut is an English-German indie rock band that was developed in London in 2003.
Humorous Style
The band is famed for its humorous lyrics and lively stage presence, both of which are vividly reflected in "Formed a Band".
Album Debut
"Formed a Band" was the first single included in Art Brut's debut album: 'Bang Bang Rock & Roll' which was released in 2005.
Creation Inspiration
"Formed a Band" was apparently inspired by a statement frequently heard in conversations between musicians: "We're going to write the song that makes Israel and Palestine get along."
Lyrics Note
The lyrics of "Formed a Band" express the band's aspirations of being aired on Top of the Pops, a popular British music chart television programme.
Music Video
The video of "Formed a Band" was directed by renowned director, Alex Smith.
Chart Position
unusual for indie rock acts, "Formed a Band" managed to reach number 52 on the UK Singles Chart.
Critics' Response
Music critics often pointed out the song's ability to maintain its catchy and anthemic quality despite its relatively unconventional melody.
Name Origin
The name "Art Brut" has an interesting backstory. It is derived from French and translates to "raw art", referring to art created outside of mainstream society, particularly by the mentally unwell or children.
Genre
The song is widely recognized as an embodiment of indie rock and post-punk revival.
Legacy
In 2004, "Formed a Band" was included in NME's list of the 100 Best Tracks of the Decade, as well as being featured in The Guardian's list of 1000 Songs Everyone Must Hear.

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