Chloë Alper began her music career in the Riot Grrl band Period Pains, probably best known for their 1997 single Spice Girls (Who Do YOU Think You Are?).
She joined The Sunset Sound as a vocalist as the band morphed into PRR, becoming the bassist when the previous one left. After PRR's farewell shows in 2011, Alper worked with PRR collaborator Tom Bellamy, formerly of The Cooper Temple Clause and Robin Coudert of Pheonix. She and Coudert performed the song Juno, which featured on the soundtrack of the 2013 movie Maniac, and True Love from the unreleased soundtrack to the 2017 movie Amityville: The Awakening. Both are credited to Rob with Chloë receiving a 'featuring' credit.
She subsequently formed Tiny Giant with Mat Collis, releasing four singles. After rejoining PRR, Alper stated that it was still the intention for Tiny Giant to release an album.
Monday, September 30, 2019
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Gel & The Sunset Sound
Gel was a Reading-based band featuring Jon and Anders prior to The Sunset Sound.
The band was signed by label head Seymour Stein to Sire, home of Madonna and the Ramones. They were dropped before they could release a note, but some material did later appear on the Cargo label. Gel were active between 1998-2000.
Extra special thanks are due to Ryan Frost for his significant assistance with the Gel part of the discography.
The Sunset Sound was a Reading-based band featuring Jon, Anders, Chloë and even, for a short while, Jim. They were active 2001-03. Their second single, Border Town, featured Asleep Under Eiderdown as a b-side.
Some of their material later re-appeared under the Pure Reason Revolution moniker, but there was a brief time when the band was known as Wow, The Gold Stars and Pendulum Dawn.
The Sunset Sound's material was still available from Velocity Recordings in the early 2010s, but no longer seems to be available.
You can read more about the history of Gel, The Sunset Sound (and PRR) on Wikipedia.
The band was signed by label head Seymour Stein to Sire, home of Madonna and the Ramones. They were dropped before they could release a note, but some material did later appear on the Cargo label. Gel were active between 1998-2000.
Extra special thanks are due to Ryan Frost for his significant assistance with the Gel part of the discography.
The Sunset Sound was a Reading-based band featuring Jon, Anders, Chloë and even, for a short while, Jim. They were active 2001-03. Their second single, Border Town, featured Asleep Under Eiderdown as a b-side.
Some of their material later re-appeared under the Pure Reason Revolution moniker, but there was a brief time when the band was known as Wow, The Gold Stars and Pendulum Dawn.
The Sunset Sound's material was still available from Velocity Recordings in the early 2010s, but no longer seems to be available.
You can read more about the history of Gel, The Sunset Sound (and PRR) on Wikipedia.
Bullet Height
After PRR split in 2011, Jon Courtney moved to Berlin where a mutual acquaintance introduced him to Sammi Doll, who was in the middle of a IAMX tour that was going a bit awry. They started working together and put out the album No Atonement as Bullet Height.
The album was heavier than anything PRR had ever done, but with PRR alumni Anders on drums and his wife Susanne on backing vocals (as she had done on Hammer and Anvil), there was certainly plenty to recall the guitarist's former band, perhaps most strikingly Wild Words.
Then things go slightly strange. After a few tours together, the band went off to the States to tour but without Jon. A few messages are put out to say that this was always the plan but always rang a little hollow, and the next thing you know PRR seem to be back on... Will there be more Bullet Height? Who knows?
BH's discography is made up of a single album and lots of streaming only tracks. This is the first time that I've had to worry about streaming only stuff. I've included it, but it feels so ephemeral that it doesn't sit entirely comfortably - it's just an album track with a different photo in most cases. What do you think? Should such stuff be in a discography if it's no different from the album versions?
The album was heavier than anything PRR had ever done, but with PRR alumni Anders on drums and his wife Susanne on backing vocals (as she had done on Hammer and Anvil), there was certainly plenty to recall the guitarist's former band, perhaps most strikingly Wild Words.
Then things go slightly strange. After a few tours together, the band went off to the States to tour but without Jon. A few messages are put out to say that this was always the plan but always rang a little hollow, and the next thing you know PRR seem to be back on... Will there be more Bullet Height? Who knows?
BH's discography is made up of a single album and lots of streaming only tracks. This is the first time that I've had to worry about streaming only stuff. I've included it, but it feels so ephemeral that it doesn't sit entirely comfortably - it's just an album track with a different photo in most cases. What do you think? Should such stuff be in a discography if it's no different from the album versions?
Friday, October 27, 2017
Tiny Giant - Thirsty and Sad
Label: Black Pig Records
Released: 27/10/2017
Notes:
| No Tracks | Format | Sleeve Notes | Track Listing | Catalogue No | Cover |
| 2 | File, AAC, Single | 0 | 1. Thirsty 2. Sad |
BRP004 |  |
Released: 27/10/2017
Notes:
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Rob - True Love
Label: -
Released: 12 Oct 2017
Notes: The song is credited to Rob - Chloë. Rob is Robin Coudert, formerly of French indie band Phoenix, and the composer of a number of soundtracks to horror movies.
From the 2017 movie Amityville: The Awakening. The soundtrack has never been released, so the song is only available on the DVD or on YouTube.
| No Tracks | Format | Sleeve Notes | Track Listing | Catalogue No | Cover |
| 1 | DVD, YouTube | None - unreleased except on DVD | 1. True Love | - | - |
Released: 12 Oct 2017
Notes: The song is credited to Rob - Chloë. Rob is Robin Coudert, formerly of French indie band Phoenix, and the composer of a number of soundtracks to horror movies.
From the 2017 movie Amityville: The Awakening. The soundtrack has never been released, so the song is only available on the DVD or on YouTube.
Friday, September 01, 2017
Rockpalast Konzert - Highlights Aus 40 Jahren Rockpalast Teil IV
Label: Eclipsed/WDR Fernsehen
Released: ?/09/2017
Notes: Compilation of live tracks from Rockplast. The title translates as 'Rockpalast Concert Highlights From 40 years Rockpalast Part IV' The PRR track is from 25/10/2008, Bonn, Harmonie
| No Tracks | Format | Sleeve Notes | Track Listing | Catalogue No | Cover |
| 14, 1 by PRR | CD | Released in a cardboard sleeve with German magazine "Eclipsed" 09/2017. | 1. Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill 2. The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again 3. Peter Hammill - Sitting Targets 4. Steve Hillage - Salmon Song 5. Ian Hunter Feat. Mick Ronson - All The Young Dudes 6. Mink DeVille - Cadillac Walk 7. Jackie Leven - Poortoun 8. Miller Anderson - High Tide And High Water 9. Wovenhand - Crook And Flail 10. Michael Kiwanuka - Cold Little Heart 11. Opeth - In My Time Of Need 12. Crippled Black Phoenix - We Forgotten Who We Are 13. Kula Shaker - Govinda 14. Pure Reason Revolution - The Gloaming |
- |  |
Released: ?/09/2017
Notes: Compilation of live tracks from Rockplast. The title translates as 'Rockpalast Concert Highlights From 40 years Rockpalast Part IV' The PRR track is from 25/10/2008, Bonn, Harmonie
Friday, May 19, 2017
No Atonement
Label: Superball Music/ Sony Music
Released: 19/05/2017
Notes: The vinyl & CD package was limited to 1,000 copies.
| No Tracks | Format | Sleeve Notes | Track Listing | Catalogue No | Cover |
| 10 | CD | Digipak | 1. Fight Song 2. Bastion 3. Hold Together 4. Wild Words 5. Intravenous 6. Cadence 7. No Atonement 8. Break Our Hearts Down 9. Fever 10. Up To The Neck |
Superball Music – SBMSECD 044 Sony Music – 88985426892 |  |
| 10 | Teal-coloured vinyl + CD | As above | SBMLP 044, 88985426881 Superball Music – SBMLP 044 Sony Music – 88985426881 |
As above | |
| 10 | CD | Printed cover in celophane cover with 4 page booklet. | As above | - |  |
Released: 19/05/2017
Notes: The vinyl & CD package was limited to 1,000 copies.
Thursday, May 04, 2017
Bastion (alternative version)
Label: Superball Music/ Sony Music
Released: 04/05/2017
Notes:
| No Tracks | Format | Sleeve Notes | Track Listing | Catalogue No | Cover |
| 1 | Streaming Only | - | 1. Bastion (alternative version) | - |  |
Released: 04/05/2017
Notes:
Monday, April 17, 2017
Tiny Giant - Draw Me A Line
Label: Black Pig Records
Released: 17 Apr 2017
Notes:
| No Tracks | Format | Sleeve Notes | Track Listing | Catalogue No | Cover |
| 2 | File, AAC, Single | 0 | 1. Draw Me A Line 2. Flying Ten Feet |
BRP003 |  |
Released: 17 Apr 2017
Notes:
Thursday, April 06, 2017
Wild Words
Label: Superball Music/ Sony Music
Released: 06/04/2017
Notes:
| No Tracks | Format | Sleeve Notes | Track Listing | Catalogue No | Cover |
| 1 | Streaming Only | - | 1. Wild Words | - |  |
Released: 06/04/2017
Notes:
Friday, October 14, 2016
Tiny Giant - School Of Hard Knocks
Label: Black Pig Records
Released: 14/10/2016
Notes:
| No Tracks | Format | Sleeve Notes | Track Listing | Catalogue No | Cover |
| 1 | Streaming, AAC | 0 | 1. School Of Hard Knocks | BRP002 |  |
Released: 14/10/2016
Notes:
Saturday, July 02, 2016
Hold Together - The Remixes
Label: Superball Music/ Sony Music
Released: 02/07/2016
Notes:
| No Tracks | Format | Sleeve Notes | Track Listing | Catalogue No | Cover |
| 3 | Streaming Only | - | 1. Hold Together 2. Hold Together - DJ Hyper Remix 3. Hold Together - ArtVersusIndustry Remix |
- |  |
Released: 02/07/2016
Notes:
Friday, June 17, 2016
Hold Together
Label: Superball Music/ Sony Music
Released: 17/06/2016
Notes:
| No Tracks | Format | Sleeve Notes | Track Listing | Catalogue No | Cover |
| 1 | Streaming Only | 0 | 1. Hold Together | 0 |  |
Released: 17/06/2016
Notes:
Monday, May 09, 2016
Tiny Giant - Joely
Label: Black Pig Records
Released: 09/05/2016
Notes:
| No Tracks | Format | Sleeve Notes | Track Listing | Catalogue No | Cover |
| 2 | Streaming, AAC | 0 | 1. Joely 2. How |
BRP001 |  |
Released: 09/05/2016
Notes:
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Bastion
Label: Superball Music/ Sony Music
Released: 25/02/2016
Notes:
| No Tracks | Format | Sleeve Notes | Track Listing | Catalogue No | Cover |
| 1 | Streaming Only | - | 1. Bastion | - |  |
Released: 25/02/2016
Notes:
Monday, April 14, 2014
Rob - Juno (feat. Chloë Alper)
Label: Hamburger Records
Released: 14 Apr 2014
Notes: From the 2012 movie Maniac. Credited to Rob (Robin Coudert, formerly of French indie band Phoenix), with a featured artist credit for Chloë.
| No Tracks | Format | Sleeve Notes | Track Listing | Catalogue No | Cover |
| 1 | File, AAC, Single | 0 | 1. Juno (feat. Chloë Alper) | MBR-063 |  |
Released: 14 Apr 2014
Notes: From the 2012 movie Maniac. Credited to Rob (Robin Coudert, formerly of French indie band Phoenix), with a featured artist credit for Chloë.
Sunday, November 06, 2011
Valour EP
Label: Primal Vinyl Records\ Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Released: 06/11/2011
Notes: There was no fixed price for the download & ALL proceeds from the donation-only download were given to War Child and The Royal British Legion.
| No Tracks | Format | Sleeve Notes | Track Listing | Catalogue No | Cover |
| 6 | Download | The Valour EP sleeve was hand drawn by Paul Hallows. | 1. Valour (Matt Lawrence mix) 2. Black Mourning (edit) 3. Tempest 4. Armistice (edit) 5. The Bright Ambassadors of Morning (Paul Northfield edit) 6. Gaudete |
N/A |  |
Released: 06/11/2011
Notes: There was no fixed price for the download & ALL proceeds from the donation-only download were given to War Child and The Royal British Legion.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
The Dark Third (European Release)
Label: Primal Vinyl Records\ Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Released: 17/18/2011
Notes: The vinyl edition is limited
| No Tracks | Format | Sleeve Notes | Track Listing | Catalogue No | Cover |
| 13 | Limited Edition Double vinyl | Double Gatefold Sleeve | Side A 1. Aeropause 2.Goshen's Remains 3. Apprentice of the Universe Side B 4. The Bright Ambassadors of Morning 5. Nimos & Tambos 6. Voices in Winter / In the Realms of the Divine Side C 7. Bullitts Dominæ 8. Arrival / The Intention Craft 9. He Tried to Show Them Magic!/ Ambassadors Return Side D (Bonus Tracks) 10. In Aurélia 11. Borgens Vor 12. The Exact Colour 13. The Twyncyn/ Trembling Willows |
PVR0005LP |  |
Released: 17/18/2011
Notes: The vinyl edition is limited
Monday, February 14, 2011
Live At Italia Wave & Heitere Switzerland 2009
Label: Modest Music
Released: 14/02/2011
Notes: Recorded at the Italia Wave Love festival, in Livorno, Italy, on July 17th, 2009
and the Heitere Openair Zofingen festival, Switzerland, on August 8th, 2009. Limited to 1000 copies.
| No Tracks | Format | Sleeve Notes | Track Listing | Catalogue No | Cover |
| 8 | PAL DVDr | - | 1. Les Malheurs 2. Keep Me Sane /Insane/Apogee. 3. Deus Ex Machina. 4. Victorious Cupid. 5. The Twyncyn /Trembling Willows. 6. The Bright Ambassadors of Morning. 7. Avo. 8. The Intention Craft |
- |  |
Released: 14/02/2011
Notes: Recorded at the Italia Wave Love festival, in Livorno, Italy, on July 17th, 2009
and the Heitere Openair Zofingen festival, Switzerland, on August 8th, 2009. Limited to 1000 copies.
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Live At Scala - 09.12.10
Label: Self-released
Released: ??/02/2011
Notes: -
| No Tracks | Format | Sleeve Notes | Track Listing | Catalogue No | Cover |
| 11 | DVDr, DVD-Video, PAL | 0 | 1. Blitzkrieg 2. Black Mourning 3. Valour 4. Deus Ex Machina 5. Last Man, Last Round 6. Patriarch 7. Fight Fire 8. Avo 9. Bullitts Dominae 10. The Bright Ambassadors Of Morning 11. The Intention Craft |
- |  |
Released: ??/02/2011
Notes: -
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