Suns of the Tundra
Biography
Suns of the Tundra (SOTT) evolved from the early-90s cult UK heavy progressive band Peach. Known principally as Tool bassist Justin Chancellor's only other significant musical venture, Peach have a small but faithful worldwide audience of fans who quickly tuned into the new project. The first SOTT album, released in 2004, shipped to everywhere from New Zealand to Finland, including Albuquerque.With original singer-guitarist-songwriter Simon Oakes still at the helm, there is clear musical continuity between Peach and SOTT. Bass duties are shared by Andy Marlow, who replaced Justin when he originally left the band in '96, alongside original Peach drummer Rob Havis, who traded in his sticks for a plectrum a few years ago. Also helping keeping SOTT close to its roots is new drummer Andy Prestidge, who played with Peach label-mates Mint 400 and, until recently, follow-up Cortizone.
Joining this core of musicians are a wider circle of friends and relations. Harmonies and vocal effects in many of the new numbers have been provided by Laszlo Pallagi, singer with London band Obiat. The Van Der Graaf-inspired saxophones of Hanna Pettersson are included in both SOTT albums, along with classical music maestro Keith Burstein's inspired grand piano contributions ('Syzygy'). Comedian Al Murray – who drummed with an early incarnation of SOTT for a couple of years – continues to be loosely associated with the band, thanks to his loose percussion playing on the Tunguska album.
Touring throughout 2005 with the likes of Red Sparrowes and Kino, SOTT's live shows have thus far featured a mix of old and new material. Peach live favourites 'Spasm' and 'You Lied' have been given a recent airing at shows, sometimes leaving the band explaining to younger audience members why they have been playing "Tool covers"...
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- Suns of the Tundra at Download 2006 (Reviewed)