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The WiLd EyeS

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1. A South African disco punk band active from 2004 to present. 2. A British based psychedelic garage/dream pop band active from 2008 to present. 1. Formed in mid 2004, The Wild Eyes were Nikhil Singh on vocals, guitar and synth, Gareth Dawson on bass and backing vocals, Len Cockcroft on drums, percussion and backing vocals. The band’s first full length debut was a limited edition album titled: ‘Our Love has a Special Violence’ produced by Dirk Hugo and released in 2005 on One Minute Trolley Dash records. In keeping with the label’s ethos, "Our Love Has a Special Violence" is packaged in a vibrant translucent digi-pack, each of which has been silk-screened by hand. The illustrations and design were done by the band's front man, Nikhil Singh. These limited edition album sleeves are distinctive and reflect the visual quality of the band themselves, reflective in their live performances. The words that first spring to mind when listening to the release are: 'frantic disko punk'. Midnight Pet and Breakdown are both stand-out singles that seem to convey the very message of the band: "let's dance!" Our Love has a Special Violence is a remarkable collection of ten songs that penetrate to the very core of electrifyingly danceable pop which are accessible to an array of listners. Most commentators are left failing for apt comparisons, tending to settle on the South African ‘90s band Boo! as a reference point. Without discrediting their musical ability, they would combine it wit

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top songs

1

Breakdown

1,108
2

Valley of the Snake

776
3

Disko Inferno

331
4

Christmas in Berlin

209
5

Midnight Pet

198
6

Walkie Talkie

181
7

Flamingo Drive

178
8

Kali Cola

167
9

O Maria

143
10

My Scalper Valentine

116

albums

Our Love Has A Special Violence

Our Love Has A Special Violence

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SXSW 2007 Showcasing Artists

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DIY Does Liverpool Sound City 2013

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Phrased Differently

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Our Love has Special Violence

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Above Becomes Below

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Rough Cuts 1

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The Wicker Man

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Selkie

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Passage Tomb

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The Changeling (I Want The Gold)

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