These Animal Men

These Animal Men formed in Brighton in 1991, developing a sound rooted in indie rock and glam punk that was immediately provocative and energetic. Their music drew on the New York Dolls, the Stooges, and the glam rock tradition in ways that were deliberately excessive and irreverent — a sound that combined melodic directness with a theatrical energy that set them apart from the more earnest post-punk acts of the era.

They were signed to Hi-Rise Recordings and released 'Come on, Join the High Society' (1994) — an energetic, melodically direct indie rock record that earned strong reviews and established them as one of the most distinctive new British acts. Their combination of glam punk energy and melodic directness made them one of the more enjoyable acts of the early Britpop era.

These Animal Men dissolved in 1997 following commercial disappointment. They are remembered as one of the most distinctive and enjoyable acts of the early-1990s British indie scene — a band whose combination of glam punk energy, melodic gifts, and provocative spirit produced music of genuine charm.