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Morning Runner
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Morning Runner were an alternative rock band from Reading, England. They released one album, Wilderness Is Paradise Now, following top 20 single “Burning Benches”, before their split in late 2007 due to commercial pressures from their record label, Parlophone.
Morning Runner met in Reading, Berkshire, while in different bands. Pianist Chris “Fields” Wheatcroft moved to Reading from Salisbury, where he had dropped out of his classical music course, and singer/guitarist Matthew Greener moved there with his parents in his early teens. Ali Clewer, drummer, and bassist Tom Derrett are from Reading originally.
Following their formation, the band were soon making waves, signing to Manchester independent record label Faith & Hope in 2003. After putting out The Great Escape 7” in 2004 they played numerous gigs around the country and simultaneously became one of the most sought after bands on the A&R circuit. This led to the band signing with Parlophone in November 2004 and paved the way for a busy schedule in the year ahead.
At the start of 2006, Morning Runner embarked on an extensive three-month headline tour of the UK to promote the release of their debut album. In February, they released the single “Burning Benches”, which broke the band into the top 20 of the official UK Singles Chart, as well as being made single of the week by Steve Lamacq, Scott Mills, and Colin and Edith on BBC Radio 1. Their debut album, Wilderness Is Paradise Now, was released shortly afterwards on March 6, 2006, and despite failing to make a significant impact commercially, it was critically well-received.
Morning Runner met in Reading, Berkshire, while in different bands. Pianist Chris “Fields” Wheatcroft moved to Reading from Salisbury, where he had dropped out of his classical music course, and singer/guitarist Matthew Greener moved there with his parents in his early teens. Ali Clewer, drummer, and bassist Tom Derrett are from Reading originally.
Following their formation, the band were soon making waves, signing to Manchester independent record label Faith & Hope in 2003. After putting out The Great Escape 7” in 2004 they played numerous gigs around the country and simultaneously became one of the most sought after bands on the A&R circuit. This led to the band signing with Parlophone in November 2004 and paved the way for a busy schedule in the year ahead.
At the start of 2006, Morning Runner embarked on an extensive three-month headline tour of the UK to promote the release of their debut album. In February, they released the single “Burning Benches”, which broke the band into the top 20 of the official UK Singles Chart, as well as being made single of the week by Steve Lamacq, Scott Mills, and Colin and Edith on BBC Radio 1. Their debut album, Wilderness Is Paradise Now, was released shortly afterwards on March 6, 2006, and despite failing to make a significant impact commercially, it was critically well-received.
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Morning Runner Burning Benches
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DoNoWrong wrote:
omg!!! i'm so behind i didnt realise they had split :( i wondered why they had been so quiet with singles etc
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The_Master_Key wrote:
Rest in peace.
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tato_mv wrote:
wtf! i'm a top listener! lol!
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Zenitchick wrote:
Great album, great band, great sound! My favourite is It's Not Like Everyone's My Friend.
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bandit01382 wrote:
I've only just found out there that the band split. Gutted. Burning Benches is my all time favourite song, and coming from me that says a lot. Gutted. If anyones got any songs that aren't on the album, hit me up. I'll send you stuff in return obv.
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junieregn wrote:
Sadness .___.
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THEHOLYGHOST_ wrote:
what!!!! i didnt know theyd split up :[[[[[[!! gutted :[. theyre one of my favourite bands! WHATTT!!!!! :'[[[
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haifisher wrote:
why why why????????I'm so sad!!!!!!! please don't split up! They are such a great band!
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Acquiescence wrote:
Its a total ball buster man, I love Morning Runner. Why is it the good always die young.
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TheMozfather wrote:
They split up! Such a shame! I'm really sad, cause Wilderness is Paradise Now is one of my favourite debuts of the past years. Really, really sad! :(
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DragonFish wrote:
I just discovered them and we are not as lucky to have them over in South Africa. My favourite is 'Have a good time' They are a great -no -fantastic band
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The_Master_Key wrote:
I'd imagine so, great band to.
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Taell wrote:
Are they still alive? =o
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junieregn wrote:
I've noticed something really weird.. and painful! The lyrics for their song The great escape isn't correct on any page on the net. WHY?!
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viciouslips wrote:
every single track is absolute class.
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enforcer_20589 wrote:
when is their next gig? come on Jo Whiley, start playing these guys on Radio 1, please?
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forevertom wrote:
Next month at Thekla :]
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Reusch wrote:
I really like It's Not Like Everyone's My Friend. That's one of my favorite songs of Morning Runner. But Have A Good Time is also nice.
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robertc808 wrote:
This album should have done much better. It's brilliant
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shishkanov wrote:
Nice Group!)
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