Swervedriver

Swervedriver was formed in Britain in 1990 by vocalists/guitarists Adam Franklin and Jimmy Hartridge, bassist Adi Vines, and drummer Graham Bonnar. Fusing swirling textures with the more traditional boundaries of rock, the group debuted with a series of brilliant EPs -- Son of Mustang Ford, Rave Down, and Sandblasted -- before issuing their full-length debut, Raise, in 1991. After a U.S. tour in support of Soundgarden, Bonnar left the band, followed quickly by the departure of Vines; 1992's Never Lose That Feeling EP, their strongest effort to date, initially appeared to mark the group's swan song. But in 1993, Swervedriver returned; with the core of Franklin and Hartridge rounded out by new drummer Jez Hindmarsh and bass player Steve George, they released their sophomore LP Mezcal Head. An import-only release, Ejector Seat Reservation, followed in 1995; in the fall of 1998, Swervedriver resurfaced with their fourth effort, 99th Dream.

In 2008 Swervedriver reunited for a tour of the States with Adam Franklin on vocals and guitars, Jimmy Hartridge on guitar, Steve George on bass and Jez Hindmarsh on drums. A tour 7" on colored vinyl was made available on Hi-Speed Soul Records with unreleased tracks "The Hitcher" b/w "Just Sometimes" in an edition of 1000 copies.

On Jan. 20th, 2009, Hi-Speed Soul (in conjunction with Second Motion Records) released Swervedriver's long out of print debut and sophomore efforts "Raise" and "Mezcal Head" on compact disc. Lovingly reissued with bonus tracks, 16 page booklet w/liner notes from the band, remastered, and housed in a digipak.

See Adam Franklin's page on the site for his solo releases, as well as his project with Sam Fogarino of Interpol called Magnetic Morning. All available for order from us at Hi-Speed Soul.

Artist Status: Active
Web Site: http://www.swervedriver.com
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/swervedriver