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Broken Dolls

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Broken Dolls are from Coventry.

They signed a five-album deal with Southern Fried Records in 2004, and toured extensively playing such events and shows as Get Loaded in the Park, Glastonbury, Hyde Park (O2 festival), Radio One Big weekend/ Live Lounge, NME awards, Radio 1, Radio 2 and 6Music.

The band was also featured on the E! True Hollywood Story of Kate Moss, and featured their song, "Here We Go," in reference of Moss' drug problem.

Their first album was produced by Jim Abbiss (Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian, Editors) and Jagz Kooner (Primal Scream, Infadels).

"Here We Go," was also featured on the Test Drive Unlimited soundtrack.

Their album Broken Dolls was released on 23 July 2007, to rapturous reviews and excellent support from top national radio DJs.

They have starred as mentalists in a video for their "Here We Go" song, which was published on YouTube in November 2007.

" Frontman Neil Lole and guitarist Jay Langdell, ever-influenced by the psychedelic blues of Zeppelin and the urgent rock and roll of The Sex Pistols, played in numerous local bands and flirted with success. It wasn’t, however, until the late 90’s that they met. After sharing tales of late night boozing, smiley faces and cold sweaty mornings they decided to get back to their roots and play in a band once again. Jay called me so many times I thought he either wanted to fuck me or I owed him money.” Says Neil. Fast forward. Long nights and days spent in dingy basements, smoky blues parties and liquor sodden after hours clubs give rise to 'Rock and Roll' a three minute celebration of excess and a worthy addition to the pantheon of Midlands born anthems. Well-crafted guitar-driven songs, fused with breaks and synths, tussle with soaring vocals performed with that cheeky punk rock sensibility. Broken Dolls have endured a rollercoaster of a ride over the past 4 years with many highlights such as playing Glasto and some not-so-highlights such as losing band members/friends along the way. The end result is, however, the way Broken Dolls had always envisaged and with an album produced by Jim Abiss (Arctic Monkeys) and Jagz Kooner (Infidels) in the bag they are a kickass rock band ready to get those fists pumping airborne again. Broken Dolls are: Neil Lole-Vocals Jason Langdell-Guitar Chris Pemberton-Keyboard Vas Stylianos-Bass Ash Hancox-Drums “Broken Dolls are the best band since sliced bread and I’ve met Sting.” David-South Wales .."