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The Westfield Mining Disaster

Band, GB
Rock and Pop

A British indie pop band from Midsomer Norton, England, formed in 2006 by songwriter Paul Towler. Blending typically British sounding jangle pop with an unusual twist of Americana alt-country, The band's songs favour left-wing politics and personal reflection. The original line-up included Paul Towler (b. 1965 Bristol, England; guitar), Geoff Malkin (guitar), Stewart Black (bass) and Mike Barker (drums). Later members include Liz Black (vocals) and Chris Bennett (guitar). To date, The Westfield Mining Disaster have released music with Cloudberry Records (USA), Vollwert Records (Germany) and Cider City Records (UK). The band's debut album 'Big Ideas From Small Places' was endorsed by BBC Radio 6 on it's release. 'A rare beast, melodic pop with bite! ...they share Paul Heaton’s knack for sneaking barbed social commentary into the most innocent sounding of melodies’ - Vive Le Rock 'The band champion the poor and downtrodden in their lyrics... it's a shame more bands aren't telling tales of what it means to live in the UK in 2010' - Sounds XP 'lovely, witty guitar pop... exactly what's missing from British pop music nowadays (reminiscent of Edwyn Collins and Orange Juice)' - Cactus Killer Radio

     
Members
PortraitChris Bennett
voc *1948 US
Mike Barker
bvoc, b
PortraitPaul Towler
g
Stewart Black
b
Geoff Malkin
key, bvoc, g
Liz Black
voc
Popular Tracks   
Clifton Bridge Song on Everyone's So Spiteful In This Town by The Westfield Mining Disaster
Everyone's So Spiteful In This Town on Everyone's So Spiteful In This Town by The Westfield Mining Disaster
Stop Digging My Grave Before I'm Gone on Everyone's So Spiteful In This Town by The Westfield Mining Disaster
Waiting For Caruso on Everyone's So Spiteful In This Town by The Westfield Mining Disaster
Judy Greer on Everyone's So Spiteful In This Town by The Westfield Mining Disaster
Kentucky Blues on Everyone's So Spiteful In This Town by The Westfield Mining Disaster

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Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Big Ideas From Small PlacesThe Westfield Mining Disaster2010Album
Everyone's So Spiteful In This TownThe Westfield Mining Disaster2008Album
Judy GreerThe Westfield Mining Disaster2008Album
Hank Williams Saved My LifeThe Westfield Mining Disaster2008Single
Not Everybody Gets To Be A Rolling StoneThe Westfield Mining Disaster2007Album
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