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![]() British Sea Power in 2009 | |
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Origin | Reading, Berkshire, England |
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Years active | 1995–present |
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Website | seapowerband.com |
Sea Power, previously known as British Sea Power and initially as British Air Powers, are an English alternative rock band. The group's original lineup consisted of Jan Scott Wilkinson, known as Yan; Martin Noble, known as Noble; and Alison Cotton. By the time the band had begun its recording career, Cotton had departed, and two new members had joined: Neil Hamilton Wilkinson, known as Hamilton, and Matthew Wood, known as Woody. Eamon Hamilton joined the band in autumn 2002. He left in 2006[2] and was replaced by Phil Sumner, with Abi Fry joining the band in 2008.
The wide-ranging nature of the band's material has led critics to liken their sound to a variety of groups, from The Cure and Joy Division to Pixies and Arcade Fire.[3][4][5][6] The band are famed for their live performances, the unusual lyrical content of their songs and the adventurous choice of locations for some of their shows.