Symptom
www.symptommusic.co.uk
It started with a debut album of live recordings titled TEMPORARY ALIEN RESIDENTS originally recorded in 1995 and distributed on the band’s own ‘Little Fish’ label. The album was later taken up and officially released in August 1997 by Total / BMG with distribution in UK by Pinnacle.
"I Believe I You is Symptoms second album which was recorded in 1998. Of its 12 songs, 5 were recorded in Hartlepool and 7 in Nottingham. Again, all main foundation tracks of drums and the three guitars (with a guide vocal) were recorded live in the studios. Main vocals, and harmonies, some percussion and keyed strings, and post-production were added later. It took 6 days to complete (4 days recording and 2 days to mix down). The only song that didn’t receive any post-production is ‘Conscience’ which has been added as a bonus track at the end of the album. It was recorded live with the guide vocal complete in its lyrics so left on. At the end of 1998 the whole album was ready and planned for release in autumn of 1999.
Throughout 1998 and early 1999 Symptom gigged the UK promoting their first album. They were voted “Best of the New” by NME at end of 1998 and chosen to headline the start of the NME Carling Premier Tour during 12th–20th January 1999. Unfortunately, soon after the tour Symptom broke-up and the album was shelved and never released. Only two songs from the second album were released as special limited edition singles for
fans and promos for radio play: “I Believe in You” in 1999 and “It’s Raining (Down on Me)” in 2000.The new EP is Tranquility Chair preview the tracks on iTunes.
Symptom are now receiving radio play on radio 2 and 6Music.
The new EP has a more commercial feel with driving songs and catchy melodies. Symptom still mange to retain their unique alternative slightly dark production which broke the band into the mainstream in the 90's
On General Release
"Tranquility Chair" EP
"Temporary Alien Residents"
(Re-release album)
I Believe In You (album)
Reviews
This album takes things back to the early days of alternative music. mixing goth vocals with psychedelic
rhythms works well.one of those days captures the trippy innocence of psych perfectly and is my favourite.some powerful songs that make for a really enjoyable. DJ Ian Punter @ Opium
Dark powerful vocal, nice songs Radio 2XS
Love "These Wounds" More Than Just Radio
“Picture this, Robert Smith on stage with Bono, Jimmy Page and that bloke with the funny voice from Crash Test Dummies…The lead vocalist has a deep incredibly powerful voice that sticks with you after the last wail of electric guitar has faded…Symptom are literally electric” The Page
TEPMORARY ALIEN RESIDENTS Reviews Re-release February 2008
“It rocks like a diesel powered juggernaut” – Martin James (21 Jun 97) Melody Maker
“Attacking guitar work and psychedelic lyrics” – Liam Sheils (5 Jul 97) Kerrang!
“A rarely unearthed quality vocal” – James Sherry (9 Aug 97) Metal Hammer
“The raw energy of the band’s sound with Roman’s earth-moving voice is just awesome. A must have album. Go get!” Rockage UK
Roman Kozlowski possesses the gift…to write killer tunes…anthemic…atmospheric…the sort of voice to kill for”
Andrea Thorn (Apr 2000) Making Music
