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Adam Franklin, Bolts of Melody @ Slim's, 6/12/09

Adam Franklin, Bolts of Melody @ Slim's, 6/12/09 (04:32)

Adam Franklin, formerly with Swervedriver, performs "Theme from LSD" with his new band, Bolts of Melody, at Slim's in San Francisco, 6/12/09. Video by FogCityJournal.com

Adam Franklin, "Shining Somewhere"

Adam Franklin, "Shining Somewhere" (03:31)

Adam Franklin performing at M-Theory Records in San Diego, home of his label, Hi-Speed Soul. This video was taken with the label's permission.

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Adam Franklin in store performance at Sonic Boom records in Ballard, WA. July 14, 2008. The song he is performing is Duel, from the Album Mezcal Head. (sorry for the shaky camera work at the beginning.) Aside from his...

ADAM FRANKLIN of SWERVEDRIVER "LastTrain"  JACKPOT RECORDS

ADAM FRANKLIN of SWERVEDRIVER "LastTrain" JACKPOT RECORDS (04:30)

instore at Jackpot Records Portland Oregon

Adam Franklin - live @ Criminal Records

Adam Franklin - live @ Criminal Records (03:09)

"The Hitcher" 5 October 2007 Instore performance at Criminal Records, Atlanta, Georgia.

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Adam Franklin Biography

Adam Franklin is a guitarist, singer and songwriter who has played in Swervedriver (1989-99, 2007-present), Shake Appeal (1984-89),Toshack Highway (1999-2003) and currently releases records as Adam Franklin and tours with live band Bolts of Melody. Franklin released Bolts of Melody, his first album under his own name, on 26 June 2007 (his live backing band is also known as Bolts of Melody) and second album Spent Bullets on 31 March 2009. The third Adam Franklin solo release I Could Sleep For A Thousand Years is set for release early 2010. He also sings and plays guitar in Magnetic Morning, a collaboration with Sam Fogarino from Interpol who release their debut album A.M. on 21 October 2008. He has also been a part of the Sophia collective for a long time now and keeps touring with Sophia until this day.

In Jan 2009 the first two Swervedriver records Raise and Mezcal Head were remastered and reissued by indie label Second Motion Records in conjunction with Hi-Speed Soul Records who also released Franklin's first solo album, Bolts of Melody. Both re-issues have been digitally remasted, with liner notes from the band and 4 extra bonus tracks. Online orders from http://www.secondmotionrecords.com will have a limited edition poster and autographed copies of the CDs from members of the band.

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Adam Franklin's Best Songs

  • 1. Surge
  • 2. Seize The Day
  • 3. Winter Girls
  • 4. Autumn Leaf
  • 5. Big Sur
  • 6. Teardrops Keep Fallin' Out My Head
  • 7. Champs
  • 8. It Hurts To See You Go
  • 9. Two Dollar Dress
  • 10. Sundown
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Adam Franklin Discography

Adam Franklin albums.

  • Bolts of Melody - 26/06/2007 (Hi-Speed Soul/GB)

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