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Frente!
Origin: Melbourne, Australia
Genre: Alternative pop, dream pop
Active: 1991-1999, 2011-present
Members:
* Angie Hart (vocals, guitar)
* Simon Austin (bass, vocals)
* Tim Curnick (drums, percussion)
* Mark Picton (guitar, vocals)
Discography:
* Marquee Moon EP (1991)
* A Girl and a Gun EP (1992)
* Loose Screws (1994)
* Shape (1996)
* Watch How the Fish Jump (2011)
* Any Day Now (2014)
Challenges and Controversies:
* Leadership Changes: After the departure of Mark Picton in 1996, Angie Hart assumed leadership.
* Substance Abuse: Angie Hart has openly discussed her struggles with drug addiction.
* Legal Issues: In 2004, Hart was arrested for drug possession.
Artistic Significance:
Frente! emerged in the early 1990s as a refreshing voice in alternative pop. Their dreamy melodies, evocative lyrics, and Angie Hart's haunting vocals set them apart. The band's signature song, "A Sua Canção," became a global hit in 1994.
Legacy:
Despite their brief initial run, Frente! continues to be remembered for their influential music. They have been cited as an inspiration by artists such as Coldplay and Lana Del Rey. Their songs have been featured in numerous films and television shows.
Reformation:
In 2011, Frente! reunited for a series of live performances. Since then, they have released two studio albums and continue to tour. Their music remains as emotionally resonant and timeless as ever.
Origin: Melbourne, Australia
Genre: Alternative pop, dream pop
Active: 1991-1999, 2011-present
Members:
* Angie Hart (vocals, guitar)
* Simon Austin (bass, vocals)
* Tim Curnick (drums, percussion)
* Mark Picton (guitar, vocals)
Discography:
* Marquee Moon EP (1991)
* A Girl and a Gun EP (1992)
* Loose Screws (1994)
* Shape (1996)
* Watch How the Fish Jump (2011)
* Any Day Now (2014)
Challenges and Controversies:
* Leadership Changes: After the departure of Mark Picton in 1996, Angie Hart assumed leadership.
* Substance Abuse: Angie Hart has openly discussed her struggles with drug addiction.
* Legal Issues: In 2004, Hart was arrested for drug possession.
Artistic Significance:
Frente! emerged in the early 1990s as a refreshing voice in alternative pop. Their dreamy melodies, evocative lyrics, and Angie Hart's haunting vocals set them apart. The band's signature song, "A Sua Canção," became a global hit in 1994.
Legacy:
Despite their brief initial run, Frente! continues to be remembered for their influential music. They have been cited as an inspiration by artists such as Coldplay and Lana Del Rey. Their songs have been featured in numerous films and television shows.
Reformation:
In 2011, Frente! reunited for a series of live performances. Since then, they have released two studio albums and continue to tour. Their music remains as emotionally resonant and timeless as ever.