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Primal Scream

Primal Scream are a Scottish rock band originally formed in 1982 in Glasgow by Bobby Gillespie (vocals) and Jim Beattie. The band's current lineup consists of Gillespie, Andrew Innes (guitar), Simone Butler (bass), and Darrin Mooney (drums). Barrie Cadogan has toured and recorded with the band since 2006 as a replacement after the departure of guitarist Robert "Throb" Young.

Primal Scream had been performing live from 1982 to 1984, but their career did not take off until Gillespie left his position as drummer of The Jesus and Mary Chain. The band were a key part of the mid-1980s indie pop scene, but eventually moved away from their jangly sound, taking on more psychedelic and garage rock influences, before incorporating a dance music element to their sound with their 1991 album Screamadelica, which broke them into the mainstream. The band have continued to explore different styles on subsequent albums, experimenting with blues, trip hop and industrial rock. Their most recent album, Chaosmosis, was released on 18 March 2016.

Albums

1987 Sonic Flower Groove
1989 Primal Scream
1991 Screamadelica
1994 Give Out but Don’t Give Up
1997 Vanishing Point
2000 XTRMNTR
2002 Evil Heat
2006 Riot City Blues
2008 Beautiful Future
2013 More Light
2016 Chaosmosis
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Latest Articles

Reviews / Album
Album Review: Primal Scream - More Light
More Light is the group’s best, probably since XTRMNTR, but it still falls short of their own high standards, set an increasingly long time ago.
Features / Premiere
Primal Scream - 2013
News / Music
Primal Scream Release New Track Feat. My Bloody Valentine's Kevin Shields
The clip that accompanies it is pretty damn insane.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Primal Scream & The Delta Riggs
Chaotic inconsistency and stylistic diversity are two of the key reasons Primal Scream are still such a great band 30 years after their formation but, tonight, that inconsistency simply leaves an audience wanting.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Primal Scream & Sugar Army
24 years into their career, a Primal Scream gig is more like therapy than ever before.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Primal Scream & Sand Pebbles
The band finish with their most rock-ready hits, Jailbird and Rocks, and the crowd shout themselves hoarse as the music ends and the stage is overtaken by a howling wall of feedback, looped percussion and those blinding lights.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Primal Scream & The Delta Riggs
Bobby Gillespie hardly broke a sweat, even during energetic closer Rocks, as he twisted his body around the stage and stared blankly at fans with a confidence that let them do the hard rocking for him.
Features / Music
Let's Dance
“I can’t fucking wait... We are ready to play these songs, with this band. I honestly believe that this album is up there with our best."
News / Music
Supports Announced For Primal Scream Oz Tour
The legendary UK electro-rockers will be bringing Delta Riggs, Sand Pebbles and Sugar Army along for their December jag.
News / Music
Primal Scream Announce Sideshows
Every city gets a piece of Primal Scream!
News / Music
Meredith Announces Primal Scream, Spiritualized, Turbonegro and Many More
The line up, almost in its entirety, has dropped this evening.
Features / Interviews
Primal Scream: The Heat Is On.
Evil Is Not A Dirty Word.
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