Alfie is tagged as: indie, indie pop, manchester, britpop, indie rock There are two acts called Alfie: one from the UK and one from Norway. 1) Alfie were a Manchester based indie-folk band. They were originally signed to Twisted Nerve records, but moved to Regal/Parlophone Records. On October 26 2005, they announced they were breaking up: http://www.nme.com/news/alfie/21358 Band members * Lee Gorton (vocals)|* Ian Smith (guitar)|* Matt McGeever (guitar, cello)|* Sam Morris (bass, keyboards, french horn)|* Sean Kelly (drums) a much loved but now sorely missed, one off, northwest/midlands hybrid of instinctive salfordian folkies and classicaly trained, satirical, psychedelic enthusiasts. did 2 albums on manchesters finest and most influential independant label, twisted nerve. their debut, ‘if you happy with you need do nothing’ was a sketchy, low-fi, but charming collection of 3 early e.p’s that was then followed up with their twisted nerve debut proper, ‘a word in your ear’. this record saw the band move a leap closer to the string and harmony drenched, sunshine psychedelia they were planning for their 3rd album, their debut record on regal/parlophone, ‘do you imagine things?’. none of these albums sold particulary well so the band did their best and put together their 4th long player, ‘cry... Read More About Alfie Biography... ![]() ![]() |
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