Athlete (band)
Athlete | |
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 Athlete performing in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Deptford, London, England |
| Genres | Indie rock Alternative rock |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Parlophone (UK) Astralwerks (USA) |
| Members | Joel Pott Carey Willets Steve Roberts Tim Wanstall |
| Website | http://www.athlete.mu/ |
Athlete are an English band from South London. Their second album is widely regarded as their breakthrough and they have released two singles so far from the album.
Discography
[change | change source]Albums
[change | change source]- Vehicles and Animals – (7 April 2003) #19 UK
- Tourist – (31 January 2005) #1 UK
- Beyond the Neighbourhood – (3 September 2007) #5 UK
Singles
[change | change source]| Year | Song | UK Singles Chart | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | "Athlete (EP)" | 85 | |
| 2002 | "You Got the Style" | 37 | Vehicles and Animals |
| 2002 | "Beautiful" | 41 | Vehicles and Animals |
| 2003 | "El Salvador" | 31 | Vehicles and Animals |
| 2003 | "Westside" | 42 | Vehicles and Animals |
| 2003 | "You Got the Style" re-issue | 42 | Vehicles and Animals |
| 2005 | "Wires" | 4 | Tourist |
| 2005 | "Half Light" | 16 | Tourist |
| 2005 | "Tourist" | 43 | Tourist |
| 2005 | "Twenty Four Hours" / "Stand In the Sun" | 42 | Tourist |
| 2007 | "Hurricane" | 31 | Beyond the Neighbourhood |
| 2007 | "Tokyo" | 198 | Beyond the Neighbourhood |
| 2008 | "The Outsiders EP | Beyond the Neighbourhood |
Compilations
[change | change source]Athlete tracks have appeared on the following compilation CDs:
| Year | Compilation | Track |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Album Vol. 4 | "Westside" |
| 2004 | The Alternative Album Vol. 2 | "Westside" |
| 2004 | The Best Bands in the World...Ever | "Beautiful" |
| 2004 | The Best Bands 2004 | "You Got The Style" |
| 2005 | The Alternative Album Vol. 3 | "Shake Those Windows" |
| 2005 | The Album: Music from EMI | "Wires" |
| 2005 | Acoustic Vol.5: Acoustic 05 | "You Got The Style" |
| 2005 | The Album Vol. 6 | "Half Light" |
| 2006 | The Last Kiss Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | "El Salvador" |
| 2006 | The Ultimate Bands - The Classic Anthems | "Wires" |
| 2006 | Relaxing Songs 2006 | "Wires" |
| 2007 | The Saturday Sessions | "God Only Knows" (Cover) |
| 2007 | Top Gear: Seriously Cool Driving Music | "El Salvador" |
