Hal (band)
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Hal are an Irish band composed of brothers Dave Allen (vocals/guitar) and Paul Allen (vocals/bass), Stephen O'Brien (keyboards, occasional guitars and backing vocals) and Steve Hogan (drums), who formed in 2003.
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Biography
Hal were signed to Rough Trade Records following a bidding war with several major record labels.
Their first single, "Worry About the Wind" was released in 2004. This single was well received by the press, and many claimed that Hal would become 'the' band of 2004. Their self-titled debut album was one of the best reviewed albums of 2005. "What a Lovely Dance" and "Play the Hits" were prominently featured on Match of the Day and World Cup 2004. "Don't Come Running" / "I Sat Down" were released as a double A-side single. The band also released "Keep Love As Your Golden Rule" on a split 7" single with slayer.
They also contributed their cover of John Lennon's "Mind Games" for a Q magazine special CD in October 2005.
After a short tour through Europe and Japan, the band went back into the recording studio at the end of 2005. Their second album was originally expected to be released in 2007, but as of 2009 it has still not been released.
Awards
- The Irish Post Best Newcomer Award 2005
- European Border Breakers Award 2006, awarded by the European Commission in Cannes in January 2006
- Best Irish Album of 2005 in the Irish Independent
- Nr.1 album van 2005 in French music magazine MAGIC
- One of the albums of 2005 in Mojo and Uncut
Nominations
- Choice Award 2005 in Ireland. Hal played live at the award show in Dublin
- Best Irish Band of 2005 at the Irish Music Awards
Discography
Albums
Singles
- "Worry About the Wind" (26 April 2004) - UK #53
- "What a Lovely Dance" (24 January 2005) - UK #36
- "Play the Hits" (11 April 2005) - UK #38
- "Don't Come Running" / "I Sat Down" (15 August 2005)
References
- ^ a b Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 240. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
External links
- Official website
- Official Myspace Page