Linoleum are a London-based indie–alternative musical group formed in 1994.

History

Caroline Finch and Paul Jones first met in 1991, and began writing songs together. Finch (vocals, guitar) and Jones (guitar) were joined in 1994 by Dave Nice (drums), and in 1995 by Emma Tornaro (bass guitar), and the band signed a management deal with CMO at the end of 1995. The band set up their own Lino Vinyl label and all releases were on this label between 1996 and 1997. The first singles, "Dissent" and "Smear", came in sleeves made from linoleum. leading to a change of label with Fierce Panda releasing later singles and second album The Race from the Burning Building (2000). Jones left in 2000 to join Elastica; He was replaced by Gavin Pearce. New Wave and post-punk bands of the late 1970s and early 1980s have also been identified as an influence, and on the band's second album they covered The Passions' "I'm in Love with a German Film Star".

Discography

Albums

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! scope="row" | Dissent

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  • Released: 1997
  • Label: Lino Vinyl

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! scope="row" | The Race from the Burning Building

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  • Released: 2000
  • Label: Fierce Panda

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Singles

  • "Dissent" (1996), Lino Vinyl UK No.&nbsp;171
  • "Smear" (1996), Lino Vinyl UK No.&nbsp;129
  • "On a Tuesday" (1997) Lino Vinyl UK No.&nbsp;80, AU No.&nbsp;156
  • "Your Back Again" (1999), Fierce Panda - split single with Sing-Sing
  • "I'm in Love with a German Film Star" (2000), Fierce Panda

References

  • Linovinyl - Official Site
  • Dangerous Shoes - Fansite
  • Linovinyl - YouTube
  • Caroline Devine Ivor Novello Awards
  • Caroline Devine - Recording Contract Recordings