The Sea Urchins

The Sea Urchins were an indie pop band from West Bromwich, England formed in 1986.[1] They were the first band to release a single on Sarah Records.

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The Sea Urchins
OriginWest Bromwich, England
GenresIndie pop
Years active1986–1991
LabelsSarah Records
Associated actsThe Low Scene
Delta
Past membersJames Roberts
Robert Cooksey
Simon Woodcock
Patrick Roberts
Bridget Duffy
Mark Bevin
Darren Martin

History

The initial line-up was James Roberts (vocals), Simon Woodcock (guitar), Robert Cooksey (guitar), Mark Bevin (bass), Bridget Duffy (tambourine, organ), and Patrick Roberts (drums).[1] Their first two releases were flexi discs given away with fanzines in 1987.[2] Bevin left, to be replaced by Darren Martin.[1] Their "Pristine Christine" single was the first Sarah Records release, and is highly coveted among vinyl record collectors. With the following year's double-A-side "Solace"/"Please Rain Fall" they began to show more mod-rock influences.[2] Both singles were successful in indie terms, but Sarah Records were unwilling to commit to an album, and Duffy and Martin left.[2] Woodcock took over on bass, with James Roberts adding guitar.[2] The band released one more single for Sarah ("A Morning Oddyssey" in 1990), but disagreements about the next single saw them move on to Cheree Records, who issued "Please Don't Cry" in 1991.[2] The band split up in summer 1991.[2] Two albums were subsequently released; Sarah Records issued a compilation of the band's material for the label, including the flexi-disc tracks, as Stardust in 1992, while Fierce Recordings issued a live album in 1994.

James Roberts, Cooksey, and Woodcock later formed the band Delta.[3] James Roberts, Patrick Roberts, and Robert Cooksey also formed The Low Scene.[1]

Members
  • James Roberts (born 4 March 1968) - vocals, acoustic guitar
  • Robert Cooksey (born 14 November 1969) - lead guitar
  • Simon Woodcock (born 2 December 1969) - rhythm guitar, bass
  • Bridget Duffy (born 28 June 1970) - vox organ, tambourine (1986–1989)
  • Patrick Roberts - drums
  • Mark Bevin (born 21 January 1970) - bass (1986–1987)
  • Darren Martin - bass guitar (1987–1989)

Discography

Albums
  • Stardust (1992), Sarah
  • Live in London (1994), Fierce

Singles
  • "Pristine Christine" (1987), Sarah (UK Indie No. 11)[3]
  • "Please Rain Fall"/"Solace" (1988) Sarah (UK Indie No. 4)[3]
  • Recorded 30.10.88 (1988), Fierce
  • "A Morning Odyssey" (1990), Sarah
  • "Please Don't Cry" (1991), Cheree

Compilation appearances
  • "Cling Film" on The Kvatch flexi (1987), Kvatch
  • "Summershine" on Sha-La-La Flexi 5 (1987), Sha La La
  • "Pristine Christine" on There And Back Again Lane (1995), Sarah
  • "Pristine Christine" on Rough Trade Shops Indiepop 1 (2004), Rough Trade
  • "Pristine Christine" on CD86 (2006), Sanctuary

References
  1. Strong, Martin C. (1999) "The Great Alternative & Indie Discography", Canongate, ISBN 0-86241-913-1
  2. Larkin, Colin (1998) The Virgin Encyclopedia of Indie & New Wave, Virgin Books, ISBN 0-7535-0231-3, p. 371-2
  3. Lazell, Barry (1997) "Indie Hits 1980-1989", Cherry Red Books, ISBN 0-9517206-9-4
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