The Cooper Temple Clause
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The Cooper Temple Clause are a five-piece post-hardcore band originating from Wokingham, Berkshire, England. Formed in the late 1990s, the band quickly gained a following through their live concerts, and have produced three albums, one of which is yet to be released.
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[edit] History
After signing a record deal with the RCA label in 2000 and putting out several singles and EPs, their debut album See This Through and Leave was released in 2002 to great critical acclaim. 2003's follow-up, Kick Up the Fire, And Let the Flames Break Loose, achieved the band international recognition on the strength of the singles "Promises, Promises" and "Blind Pilots".
The quintet's name comes from a group of the band's friends that used to hang out at a garage in Reading called "The Cooper". They then proceeded to call it "The Cooper Temple", and as the band members are only a small part of this group they formed a "clause", hence "The Cooper Temple Clause".
[edit] Didz Hammond leaving
In September 2005, bassist Didz Hammond left the band to join ex-Libertine Carl Barât in the band Dirty Pretty Things. The Cooper Temple Clause issued a statement on their official website confirming Didz's departure:
- Dear fans and friends of The Cooper Temple Clause, it is with much regret that we must inform you all of Didz Hammond's departure from The Cooper Temple Clause. Though the news saddens us as much as we are sure it does you, we feel it is important to reassure everyone that things ended amicably and there is no bad feelings between anyone concerned. A brother has left the family home, though he shall never leave the family. We extend to him our love and wish him the best, and hope all of you can join us in lending him your support for the future.
The band continued to record and mix their third album.
[edit] Influences
The Cooper Temple Clause have been associated by some with the revival of prog-rock, although their influences also include the post-hardcore style of At the Drive-In and Biffy Clyro, as well as the typical 90s-era Britpop sound of bands such as Blur and Oasis. Additionally, the band has been increasingly incorporating electronic music into their sound.
The Cooper Temple Clause use and experiment with many different instruments, forming a unique part of their sound.
[edit] New album
The band's third album, entitled "Make This Your Own" and including the singles Damage, Homo Sapiens and the forthcoming single Waiting Game, is due for release in January 2007. The album sees Dan and Tom having a greater role in vocals
[edit] Band members
[edit] Current Members
- Tom Bellamy - Guitar, Bass, Synthesizer, Keyboard, Trumpet, Programming, Samples, Melodica, Percussion, Toy Piano, Bow, Decks, FX/Beats, Vocals & Lyrics.
- Daniel Fisher - Guitar, Bass, Vocals & Lyrics.
- Benedict Gautrey - Vocals, Guitar & Bass.
- Jon Harper - Drums, Gretsch Drums, DW Snares, Saarian Cymbals, Percussion & Vocals.
- Kieran Mahon - Keyboards, Piano, Synthesizer, Organ, Hammond Organ, Farfisa, Guitar, Bass & Vocals.
[edit] Ex-members
- Didz Hammond - Bass, Synthesizer, Samples, Vocoder & Vocals. (Left 2005)
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 <center> February, 2002 |
 <center> Expected early 2007 |
[edit] Singles and EPs
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| July 2000 | Crayon Demos |
| March 2001 | The Hardware EP |
| March 2001 | Way Out West |
| June 2001 | The Warfare EP |
| July 2001 | Hardware EP + Warfare EP |
| September 2001 | Let's Kill Music |
| January 2002 | Film Maker / Been Training Dogs |
| May 2002 | Who Needs Enemies? |
| September 2002 | A.I.M. |
| September 2003 | Promises, Promises |
| November 2003 | Blind Pilots |
| May 2006 | Damage |
| October 2006 | Homo Sapiens |
| January 2007 | Waiting Game |
