Jane from Occupied Europe (band)

Jane from Occupied Europe
Origin Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
Genres Alternative rock
Shoegazing
Indie rock
Years active 1988–1992
Labels 7% Records

Jane from Occupied Europe were a band that originated from Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. Band members had appeared previously in other local bands, most notably Bubblegum Splash! (The Subway Organisation) and a popular Wiltshire band, Mrs Taylor's Mad. They were part of what was an interesting scene of music that stemmed from the area around the mid to late 1980s, including bands like The Badgeman (Paperhouse Records), The Mayfields, The Carfax Heretic and Mad Cow Disease.

The band toured around England, supporting bands like Carter USM, Catherine Wheel, Mock Turtles, Cud and the Seeds amongst numerous others.

Line up

'Member Instrument
Jim Harrison Vocals/Guitar
Colin O'Keefe Guitar
Dave Todd Bass
David Ware Guitar/Keyboards/Vocals
Phil Eason Drums/Percussion/nose flute

Musical output

Title Format Timeline Reference
Oceans Run Dry 7 Inch May, 1990 Jane001
Little Valley Town 12 Inch November, 1990 Jane002
Coloursound LP (Vinyl only) June, 1991 Jane003
Gods Great Tapehead Cleaner Salisbury Compilation August, 1991 7%God
Just Like Holden Caulfield Mit Sonnenschirmen fingen wir den Blütenzauber (LP) 1989 Frischluft Tonträger - FRL 002

References

National Music Paper Reviews - http://www.drmango.talktalk.net/birdpoo/jfoe/jfoeprs.htm

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