That Fucking Tank

That Fucking Tank are a two-piece alternative rock duo from Leeds, England.

That Fucking Tank
OriginLeeds, England
GenresAlternative rock, noise rock, math rock
Years active2003 (2003)–present
LabelsGringo Records (Link)
Jealous Records
Obscene Baby Auction
Associated actsNope
Websitewww.thatfuckingtank.co.uk
MembersAndy Abbott (baritone guitar)
James Islip (drums)

History

Andy Abbott (baritone guitar played through multiple amplifiers) and James Islip (drums) met in the early 1990s whilst they were still at Primary School, and aged 14 played their first gig together in Matlock as part of a short-lived band called Grin. Since 2003, they have been known under the name That Fucking Tank.

Across over 10 years of performing, they have become one of the most notable two-piece rock acts in England, as well as long-term advocates of the DIY ethos in music.[1][2][3][4][5] They have performed in the UK and Europe with other international representatives of their style of music, such as Yourcodenameis:milo, Lightning Bolt, Oxes, Melt Banana, Don Caballero, and appeared at the 2008 Reading and Leeds Festivals.[6] In November 2013, the band received press attention[7] for their UK-wide tour with Foals, a nod to their connection with Foals' former band The Edmund Fitzgerald which emerged from the same scene and era. That Fucking Tank are also known for their unusual equipment, set-up and style, among them the use of the Baritone guitar.

That Fucking Tank run their own record label Obscene Baby Auction[8] and have released EPs and albums by themselves and other artists. They have so far released four albums through important independent record labels of the north of England. Although they act through anti-commercial channels, their records have been reviewed by national music press, such as the NME,[9] The Skinny,[10] The Quietus,[11] Clash,[2] and Drowned In Sound.[1]

The band's two members are notable musicians outside of their music in That Fucking Tank. Andy Abbott performs with Leeds supergroup (featuring members of Hookworms and Mucky Sailor) Nope,[12] Elizabeth (solo improvisation / noise / acoustic) and Brass (with members of Shield Your Eyes and Spy vs Spy). James Islip performs in punk band The Magnificent[13] and as Jimmy Islip[14] for his acoustic singer/songwriter solo act. Islip also played on Chuck Ragan's Revival Tour in 2011 & 2012.[15]

Discography
  • Making a Meal for Beethoven on Old Baby Sex Scene compilation – Obscene Baby Auction (2004)
  • Document of the First Set EP – Jealous Records (2004)
  • Andrew and James on split 7" with Grabba Grabba Tape – Gssh Gssh/OBA (2005)
  • Red by King Crimson split 7" with Monster Killed by Laser – Run of the Mill records (2005)
  • The Day Of Death By Bono Adrenaline Shock – Jealous Records (2006)[16]
  • Awesome Magnet (with Giles Bailey) picture disc 7" with Euro tour DVD – On the Bone Records (2007)
  • Owl End on Stench of Muscle compilation (2008)
  • Tanknology – Gringo Records (2009)[17]
  • NWONWOBH split 10" – Brew Records (2011)
  • TFT – Gringo Records CD, vinyl self-release on Obscene Baby Auction Records (2012)[18]
  • A Document Of The Last Set – Gringo Records, Vinyl/MP3 (2013)[19]

References
  1. "A Document of the Last Set Review". DrownedInSound.com. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  2. Murray, Robin. "TFT review". Clash magazine. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  3. Murray, Robin (6 March 2012). "Acid Jam: That Fucking Tank". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  4. ""The Horn, The Hunt interview"". Archived from the original on 3 February 2014.
  5. "Artist Page". Gringo Records. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  6. "BBC Introducing Stage at Reading and Leeds: line-up revealed". DrownedInSound.com. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  7. "That F*cking Tank announce tour dates with Foals". Soundsphere Magazine. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  9. "Tanknology review". NME. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  10. Cusack, Chris. "Tanknology review". The Skinny. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  11. Gardner, Noel. "Tanknology Review". The Quietus. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  12. "NOPE". Justsaynope.co.uk.
  13. "Best Atlanta Sign Company | Custom Signs & Graphics Near Me". Atlantasignsandgraphics.com.
  14. "Tumblr". Tumblr.com.
  15. "Jimmy Islip bio". Jimmy Islip. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
  16. "Album Review: That Fucking Tank – Day Of Death By Bono Adrenalin Shock". Defythis.wordpress.com. 14 March 2009.
  17. "Album Review: That Fucking Tank – 'Tanknology'". NME. 9 July 2009. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  18. "That Fucking Tank – 'TFT'". Nme.com. 12 March 2012.
  19. "Album Review: That Fucking Tank – A Document of the Last Set". DrownedInSound.com. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
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