SONG: "Touchdown"
ARTIST: Hurricane #1
ALBUM: "Hurricane #1"
YEAR: 1997
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Oxford, England
YEARS ACTIVE: 1996 - Present
WHAT I THINK THE SONG IS ABOUT:
"Touchdown" seems like a song about how a band just shows up date to date, show to show, and is somewhat oblivious to where they are, what venue they're playing, who's on the bill. They're in a blur. Just the whirlwind of being in a touring band!
HURRICANE #1 DISCOGRAPHY (Full length albums only):
1997 - Hurricane #1 (Creation Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
1999 - Only The Strongest Will Survive (Creation Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2015 - Find What You Love And Let It Kill You (Tapete Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2016 - Melodic Rainbows (Rooster/Helipad Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2019 - Buddah At The Gas Pump (Blossom Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
2023 - Backstage Waiting To Go On (Golden Robot Records)
* Did not chart on the Billboard 200
MY THOUGHTS ON HURRICANE #1:
Hurricane #1 formed as a band back in 1996, hailing from Oxford, England. Guitarist Andy Bell, who previously played in the band Ride, was the key to forming the band. Their debut, self-titled album was released in 1997 and featured their biggest hit, "Step Into My World". They followed that album up with 1999's "Only The Strongest Will Survive". Though both of these albums were solid front to back, the band would actually break up in 1999. Andy Bell would actually join Oasis as their bassist after Hurricane #1's break up. After releasing some solo albums, lead vocalist Alex Lowe decided to reform Hurricane #1 with all new members. In 2015, the band released "Find What You Love and Let It Kill You". Andy Bell actually played on the first single "Think Of The Sunshine". 2016 saw the band release "Melodic Rainbows". Though there have been many line-up changes, Hurricane #1 did release two more albums, 2019's "Buddah At The Gas Pump" and there most recent release, 2023's "Backstage Waiting To Go On". Though Andy Bell started Hurricane #1, the band is now Alex Lowe's baby. He is the only constant member and he's the one keeping the train rolling. The obvious comparison to Hurricane #1 is Oasis. Especially their first two albums. If you were just familiar with Oasis and not a huge fan, if you heard "Step Into My World" or "The Greatest High", you would probably think that it was Oasis. Maybe that's why Hurricane #1 didn't quite sustain success. As I said earlier, their first two albums are fantastic. Solid all the way through. It's good to see Alex Lowe continuing the band.
SIMILAR ARTISTS:
Oasis
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
Beady Eye
Ash
Liam Gallagher
TEN HURRICANE #1 SONGS YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT:
1. Step Into My World
2. Let Go Of The Dream
3. The Price That We Pay
4. N.Y.C.
5. The Greatest High
6. Think Of The Sunshine
7. Drive All Night
8. Shine On Through
9. Best Is Yet To Come
10. Beat Me To The Gutter
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