Faker
Faker performing at the Big Day Out in 2007.
Background information
Origin	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Genre(s)	Alternative rock
Years active	1996–present
Label(s)	Capitol
Website	http://www.faker.com.au/
Members
Nathan Hudson Paul Berryman Stefan Gregory Nicholas Munnings
Former members
Philip Downing

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The band has released two studio albums, and despite forming in 1996, Faker's first studio album Addicted Romantic, was only released in 2000 and re-released 2005. Prior to that, the band played multiple local gigs, and also released several EPs. In 2007, Faker became a mainstream success with their second album, Be the Twilight, and went on to tour nationally. A studio album is an album of regular studio recordings. ... A studio album is a collection of studio-recorded tracks by a recording artist. ... Faker is a Sydney-based Australian band who formed in 1996, but released their debut album in 2005. ... Look up Gig in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Gig may be: A slang term for a musical engagement A contraction for gigabyte An archaic term for a type of light carriage A type of spear A similarly designed type of fishing tackle A contraction for Captains Gig, a type... EP can stand for: EP is the IATA code for Iran Aseman Airlines Extended play, a music recording (usually consisting of several tracks, but shorter than a typical album) European Parliament, the parliamentary body of the European Union Evolutionary psychology, a belief that psychology can be better understood in light...

History

Formation and early releases

Faker were formed in Sydney, Australia, in 1996. It initially consisted of Nathan Hudson, Paul Youdall, Chris Deal, and Andrew Day. The band spent five years performing small gigs around Sydney. They also released several EPs in this time, to minor success.^[1] Faker were joined in 2003 by Paul Berryman after the departure of Day. Hudson described this as "the true beginning" for the band.^[2] In 2004, Downing left the band, citing communication problems with other members. The band's lineup of Hudson, Berryman, Gregory, and Munnings, remained unchanged after that point.^[3] This article is about the metropolitan area in Australia. ... EP can stand for: EP is the IATA code for Iran Aseman Airlines Extended play, a music recording (usually consisting of several tracks, but shorter than a typical album) European Parliament, the parliamentary body of the European Union Evolutionary psychology, a belief that psychology can be better understood in light... Paul Berryman is an Australian musician who has played drums for alternative rock bands The Superjesus and Miss Mandaband. ...

Addicted Romantic

Faker's debut album, Addicted Romantic, was released on 13 June 2005. The album spent one week, at #44 and the next week at #69, on the ARIA Albums chart.^[4] Two singles were released from the album; "The Familiar"/"Enough" and "Hurricane". Neither song made the ARIA Singles chart, but "Hurricane" reached #21 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2005.^[5] Addicted Romantic was nominated for the inaugural J Award, won by Wolfmother.^[6] is the 164th day of the year (165th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Triple J Hottest 100 is an annual music poll, based on the votes of national Australian youth radio station Triple J listeners, in order to determine their favourite song of the year. ... The 2005 Triple J Hottest 100 was announced on January 26, 2006. ... The J Award logo. ... Wolfmother is a Grammy Award winning hard rock band from Australia. ...

On Addicted Romantic, Faker worked with producer Lindsay Gravina (Magic Dirt) at Birdland studios,^[6][7] shortly after signing to Capitol Records, who would become very supportive of the band's work.^[8] The album was heavily influenced by sexual motifs, with Hudson commenting "The first track on the record is about casual sex and confusion through sex". Rather than treat sex as "wrapped up in cotton wool", the band intended to be open, upfront, and aggressive in their discussion of the topic.^[8] Magic Dirt at the 2004 Big Day Out Magic Dirt is an Australian rock band, formed in 1992 in Geelong, Australia. ... Capitol Records is a major United States-based record label owned by EMI and located in Hollywood, California. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Be the Twilight

Faker's second album, Be the Twilight, was released on 17 November 2007. It has thus far peaked at #24 on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart.^[4] One single was released from the album; "This Heart Attack", on 27 October. The song has peaked at #9 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, and also reached #5 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2007.^[4] 17 November is also the name of a Marxist group in Greece, coinciding with the anniversary of the Athens Polytechnic uprising. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. ... is the 300th day of the year (301st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. ... The Triple J Hottest 100 is an annual music poll, based on the votes of national Australian youth radio station Triple J listeners, in order to determine their favourite song of the year. ...

Be the Twilight was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Paul Fox (XTC, Björk, The Sugarcubes, They Might Be Giants).^[3] The band wrote 45 songs for the album before traveling to Los Angeles, where they trimmed this down to 12.^[9] The songs were influenced by the band's surroundings at the time of recording, with Hudson stating "[t]here’s a whole directness that exists in L.A. and I kind of feel that we put that in the record".^[10] Hudson said that after "putting all the things you’ve ever experienced" into Addicted Romantic, the band were able to record Be the Twilight "a bit more in the moment."^[9] Be the Twilight took its name from Hudson's fear of the dark; Faker insisted they "name the album after the twilight just to annoy him".^[11] Following the release of Be the Twilight, Faker embarked on an album tour, playing with fellow bands Children Collide and E.L.F.^[12] The tour commenced on 15 November 2007.^[11] Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... Paul Fox is best known as a music producer who has produced such bands as Faker; Björk; 10,000 Maniacs; XTC; Phish; Sunfall Festival; Robyn Hitchcock; the Sugarcubes; They Might Be Giants; Edwin McCain; Semisonic; and Grant Lee Buffalo. ... XTC are an influential new wave band from Swindon, England. ... This article is about the musician. ... The Sugarcubes were an Icelandic rock-pop band formed in 1986 and disbanded in 1992. ... This article is about the musical group. ... is the 319th day of the year (320th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...

Critics responded to Be the Twilight in different ways. Triple J rated it highly, stating the band "has made a record that will instantly please fans".^[13] FHM saw it as "less annoying" than Addicted Romantic, but still only gave it three stars.^[14] thescene.com.au also had mixed feelings, stating that in the album, Faker didn't "come close to capturing the same magic as their debut".^[15] Double J redirects here. ... FHM or For Him Magazine is an international monthly lads mag. ...

Discography

Studio albums 2000: Addicted Romantic 2005: Addicted Romantic (Reissue) 2007: Be the Twilight References ^ Chris True. Faker > Overview. All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2008-02-24. ^ faker guest program. rage. abc.net.au (1 April 2006). Retrieved on 2008-02-24. ^ a b Faker Biography. Musichead. Retrieved on 2008-02-17. ^ a b c Discography - Faker. australian-charts.com. Retrieved on 2008-02-17. ^ Hottest 100 2005. Triple J. abc.net.au. Retrieved on 2008-02-20. ^ a b Addicted Romantic / Faker. Triple J. abc.net.au. Retrieved on 2008-02-20. ^ Faker give the lowdown on Addicted Romantic. Australian Music Online. Retrieved on 2008-02-20. ^ a b morpheme. Faker are the Real Deal. FasterLouder.com.au. Retrieved on 2008-02-20. ^ a b Justin Middleton (15 November 2007). Faker Interview. Perth Music. Retrieved on 2008-02-17. ^ Faker’s Second Time Around. Mess + Noise (23 November 2007). Retrieved on 2008-02-17. ^ a b Inside Access With Faker. Bellaboobabe.com (13 February 2008). Retrieved on 2008-05-23. ^ Faker Be the Twilight tour. PerthNow. news.com.au (10 October 2007). Retrieved on 2008-02-19. ^ Be the Twilight review. Triple J. abc.net.au. Retrieved on 2008-02-17. ^ Faker - Be The Twilight. FHM. Retrieved on 2008-02-19. ^ Andrew Weaver. Faker. thescene.com.au. Retrieved on 2008-02-19. External links Music of Australia portal Official website Faker at MySpace v • d • e Faker Nathan Hudson · Paul Berryman · Stefan Gregory · Nicholas Munnings Former: Philip Downing Albums Addicted Romantic · Be the Twilight Singles "The Familiar"/"Enough" · "Hurricane" · "This Heart Attack"