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Archive was formed by Darius Keeler and Rosko John in 1993.Shortly afterwards, Danny Griffiths, who was a former bandmate of Darius in the UK breakbeat act Genaside II, joined the group. In 1994 after having developed their signature sound they began the search for a vocalist. They met female singer Roya Arab who joined them to sing on the demos Mother Records had paid for which evoked a lot of attention from other record labels. The band released their first album 'Londinium' on Island Records in 1996, which is a mixture of dark trip hop electronica and a hardcore sound at the route but with an unequivocal match of string arrangements and almost baroque and classically influenced songwriting. The album received moderate critical acclaim and in Q magazine Peter Gabriel was quoted as saying, "Londinium was one of my most favourite albums of the year". However the success was short lived as later that year the band broke up.
Archive released their second studio album, entitled 'Take My Head': a mix of pop and symphonic trip-hop, far more melodic than its predecessor with a new female vocalist, Suzanne Wooder. However due to inter-band disputes they now describe this as one of their least favourite albums they have ever recorded. 'You All Look The Same To Me' was the third album released and was seen as the turning point from the trip hop beginnings and the development of a psychedelic and progressive sound that was inspired by the likes of Mogwai and Pink Floyd. The band toured around Europe to their loyal fan bases that had already been established with early releases in countries such as France and Poland.
One of their most commercially successful releases includes the 'Controlling Crowds' series which was delivered in two parts and charted in Europe in France, Switzerland, Greece along with others. It features their most well known single 'Bullets'. Despite the numerous line up changes over their long career, the band continue to tour and produce music under the name Archive.
Avis
Of the 2023 tour I saw them in concert for the first time ever I have been a fan of them for many years I absolutely am one of their biggest and flew to Europe only to see them both in Tours, France and Cologne Germany I enjoyed both concerts tremendously I would follow them the whole tour if I could I am addicted to their original sounds no one creates such unique total different than the previous song they truly have a genius for music. However, I was so shocked to not see on stage with them Holly Martin and Maria Q especially after such a long wait with Covid then with Darius cancer delaying the tour of last year. Nowhere is there any mention as to why those two incredible singers were not part of the long awaited return ? for which everyone who is a fan was awaiting with great expectations yet they never musically disappointed me.
They had a few new songs I never heard before even on the last album Call to Arms and Angels the newest song called "Vice" can't get lose and God I am sick of you such intense lyrics and relatable for which Dave Pen did such a good rendition and trip hop and archive still survive. Noteworthy was the exceptional lightning design. The mind-blowing excellency, it adds to the band’s dynamic performance, making sure you never want to take your eyes off the stage. The music that Archive creates is so unique and innovative, not dictated by popular culture.
The band members are ALL amazing in their originality and performance. Archive sound still prevail and reigns once more! Does anyone know anything what happen to the Maria and Holly? They are part of the last album and nowhere to be seen. I could not enjoy the new singer since I I was bothered by this fact that nowhere was an announcement ever was made after all I came all the way from New York and was expecting to see these long-term singers? Due to this and not knowing some of the new songs the second concert I saw in Cologne seem so much better a friend of mine had come to the concert and it was only standing room we were glued to the front stage and enjoyed and dance all night. Those rhythm with that incredible bass player Jonathan Noyce and Smiley the drummer whom I adore and Dariush with is ongoing gesture with is arm was relentless so was the rest of the band Pollard Berrier sang well, Danny Griffiths and Mike Hurcombe were all excellent its a band that plays always in the pocket as we say in music. Anyone with a knowledge as to why these two singers were never acknowledge I find very strange the band said nothing.
french10
Although there are bands that are attributed the same labels: “trip-hop” and “electronic”, Archive still stand out as having something absolutely unique about them. Perhaps it’s due to the fact that the band went through so many line-up changes over the past 10 years, every new band member bringing fresh colours into the image of Archive. As has always been the case with Archive, every song is an independent creation, different in execution, yet always keeping the sophisticated structure and intensity. With every new track played the atmosphere of the concert hall changes completely. The endlessly looping phrases in “Bullets” envelop you completely, leaving you feeling detached from your physical surrounding. “Twisting”, during its life performance, just breaks you into pieces. I must also note the exceptional lightning design. Dramatic and surreal, done with mind-blowing excellency, it adds to the band’s dynamic performance, making sure you never want to take your eyes off the stage. The music that Archive creates is experimental and innovative, not dictated by popular culture. The band members are amazing in their originality, emotionality and quality of workmanship. Their trip-rock ballades present a magnificent bouquet of songs about the inevitable internal conflicts, mental violence, forbidden love, the egoism that torments the soul and the unhealthy addiction to your object of love.
v_nebo
WTF !!!!!
With a perfect timing, the concert started at 8pm.. just fine !
But WHAT ??? in the middle of the stage, a 3m diagonal screen.. No musicians.. just the DVD playing on this shitty screen.. The video image was cropped and in really poor image quality !
Hey guyz, watching this movie from my sofa on my TV was a much better experience, really !!!
After this pure moment of "hey dude what is happening, where is Archive, wtf is that shitty screen in the middle of nowhere" ? An 20 minutes break !! OMG ! Is Archive already tired of playing ?? but playing what ?
Ok, show start again.. and Archive played for 2 hours.. but I thought my ears would bleed if I hadn't took my ear protection, and I never put them so deep in my ears of my entire life. This was so LOUD and unbalanced sound !!!! Another point was the use of stroboscopic lights.. Hey mans, have you meant about possibly epileptic spectators in the concert hall ??? That was too much!
I'm in love with Archive's music since 1996 and have been at a lot of their concerts.. but this one was the worst, and by far !! 85.- CHF for that show (continuously sound check, bad public sound setting and psycotic lights..) that was too much..
Next show without me !
koonreed
Boring. Disappointed. I even went out from the concert before the ending, which I never did before. We did not really knew the last albums, as I was out of date since "lights", but I am not sure I will listen to their latest work. When you like "Noise" and go to this concert, you can only be disappointed in my opinion. The band kind of lost its energy, even if I really liked the new female singer. First time we saw them must have been 9 years ago, and it was magic. Second time we saw them, one of the singer was sick, so we got half of a concert. Third time was yesterday, and will likely be the last.
rolles67
We are Archive's fans, but not so long. We discovered their music just a few months ago and the gig in Utrecht was our first. By the way, we came to Utrecht from Saint-Petersburg, Russia specially for Archive. We were really excited about that hoping we wouldn't regret about it. And we didn't! ]
The concert was super cool! Actually, it was fantastic! The magic started from the first chords and continued for nearly 3 hours. The songs on the list were mostly hits. I couldn't stop dancing :) And the light show was great.
So,excellent musicians, excellent music and excellent concert!
natalia-achina
Read my review of Archive's last concert of this fall's tour, first appeared in TagesWoche Switzerland:
Archive sind eine Band mit wunderbaren Songs. Schade nur, dass sie nicht konsequent die besten auf die Bühne bringen. Sonst wäre ihr starkes Konzert in der Kaserne ein ganz fantastisches geworden.
http://www.tageswoche.ch/de/2015_45/kultur/703196/Archive-mogeln-in-Basel-auch-ein-paar-Nieten-unter-die-Kracher.htm
marc-krebs
Amazing concert, perfect sound and incredible production. The 2 male singers and 1 female singer have touched the crowd, each in his/her own way, giving diversity in both slow atmospheric songs and fast rhythmic songs. When they sing together - it's in perfect harmony that transforms straight into goose bumps on your skin. If you ever get the chance, don't miss them live, even you're not a hardcore fan. :-)
Wife and I simply had one of our best musical night of the year. What a genius band Archive is, either live or studio, worth every second.....!!!!!!
Wife and I simply had one of our best musical night of the year. What a genius band Archive is, either live or studio, worth every second.....!!!!!!
alevilar
Wonderful show. Great expectations and you made it happen, all nine of you. The music is unique and the show completed this. And all performed with real enthusiasm and therefore a grateful audience! Hope you come back soon, not only over 25 years. Top ten of visited concerts!
Pjotr62
I really loved the show, the band was amazing, the choice of the songs they played was excellent and all the songs were perfectly compatible with the place we were in !!! Great atmosphere in general , hoping to see them again live in Athens in the future
christinapau3
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