Costello Music
2006Island Records
Mercury Prize shortlisted debut. Chelsea Dagger and Henrietta are among the most irresistible British indie singles of the decade.
The Fratellis
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Indie Rock / Garage Rock
The Fratellis
Glasgow's most raucous indie rock band — Chelsea Dagger is inescapable, but the Fratellis have always been more than a football anthem.
Glasgow, ScotlandFormed 2004Active
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Biography
The Fratellis
The Fratellis formed in Glasgow in 2004, Jon Fratelli, Barry Fratelli, and Mince Fratelli — all pseudonyms — developing a sound rooted in garage rock and melodic indie that was immediately energetic and accessible. Their debut single 'Henrietta' generated immediate radio play, and their debut album 'Costello Music' (2006) was a commercial and critical success.
'Costello Music' (2006) reached number two in the UK and produced the singles 'Chelsea Dagger', 'Henrietta', and 'Flathead'. 'Chelsea Dagger' in particular became ubiquitous — a raucous, irresistible indie rock anthem that was adopted by sports teams and venues worldwide. The album was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize.
The Fratellis dissolved in 2009 before reforming in 2012, and have continued to release albums since. Jon Fratelli has also pursued a solo career. They remain one of the more commercially successful Scottish indie acts of the 2000s, and 'Costello Music' in particular holds up as a genuinely enjoyable record. ⚠ Flag: post-2018 activity — verify most recent release.
Discography
The Albums
Here We Stand
2008Island Records
A more polished follow-up that showed their continued melodic gifts.
Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied
2015Cooking Vinyl
A strong comeback record that showed the band's continued energy and melodic invention.
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