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2004 saw the band make another concerted attempt to crack the US market. ''[[Meltdown]]'' is a straight-ahead, American-style hard rock album - while never sacrificing their pop sensibilities. Recorded in Los Angeles with producer Nick Raskulinecz, whose previous works with [[Foo Fighters]] and System Of A Down suggested an effort to capture a certain aesthetic. However, the gambit failed to pay off, which left the band considering changes. | 2004 saw the band make another concerted attempt to crack the US market. ''[[Meltdown]]'' is a straight-ahead, American-style hard rock album - while never sacrificing their pop sensibilities. Recorded in Los Angeles with producer Nick Raskulinecz, whose previous works with [[Foo Fighters]] and System Of A Down suggested an effort to capture a certain aesthetic. However, the gambit failed to pay off, which left the band considering changes. | ||
The first change Ash made was to part ways with Hatherley in a reportedly amicable manner. Back to a trio, the unit began recorded ''[[Twilight Of The Innocents]]'' in New York City in 2006, and released the album the following spring. Many in the press hailed it as their masterpiece, expressing disbelief that rock albums of its quality were still being released. | The first change Ash made was to part ways with Hatherley in a reportedly amicable manner, which left her to further pursue a solo career begun in 2003. Back to a trio, the unit began recorded ''[[Twilight Of The Innocents]]'' in New York City in 2006, and released the album the following spring. Many in the press hailed it as their masterpiece, expressing disbelief that rock albums of its quality were still being released. | ||
Upon its release, Ash announced that ''Twilight'' was to be their last album - yet they were not splitting up. Citing the fickle and ever-changing music industry, particularly in terms of the internet's impact, the band intends to release all future music digitally, possibly days or hours after being recorded. | Upon its release, Ash announced that ''Twilight'' was to be their last album - yet they were not splitting up. Citing the fickle and ever-changing music industry, particularly in terms of the internet's impact, the band intends to release all future music digitally, possibly days or hours after being recorded. | ||
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Wheeler has appeared as a guest on [[The Rentals]]' ''[[Seven More Minutes]]'', and Ash covered "[[Please Let That Be You]]" in 2008 for a digital-only Rentals tribute EP. | Wheeler has appeared as a guest on [[The Rentals]]' ''[[Seven More Minutes]]'', and Ash covered "[[Please Let That Be You]]" in 2008 for a digital-only Rentals tribute EP. | ||
==Members== | |||
*Tim Wheeler - guitars, vocals | |||
*Mark Hamilton - bass | |||
*Rick McMurray - drums | |||
*Charlotte Hatherley - guitars, vocals (1997-2006) | |||