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2004 saw Ash make another concerted attempt to crack the US market. The band aimed to make ''Meltdown'' 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, the album was a realization of that very goal. However, the gambit failed to pay off, which left the band considering changes. | 2004 saw Ash make another concerted attempt to crack the US market. The band aimed to make ''Meltdown'' 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, the album was a realization of that very goal. 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, which left her to further pursue a solo career begun in 2003. Back to a trio, the unit began | 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 recording ''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 even hours after being recorded. | Upon its 2007 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 even hours after being recorded. | ||
In mid-2009, Ash released a free digital single, the Hamilton-penned "Return Of White Rabbit", and issued a press release announcing their plans for the ''A-Z Series'' singles project. Beginning in September, the band would issue a new single every two weeks for a year, both digitally, and on 7" limited vinyl. | In mid-2009, Ash released a free digital single, the Hamilton-penned "Return Of White Rabbit", and issued a press release announcing their plans for the ''A-Z Series'' singles project. Beginning in September, the band would issue a new single every two weeks for a year, both digitally, and on 7" limited vinyl. | ||
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Although technically contemporaries of Weezer, having also formed in 1992 and released their first recordings in 1994, the band are fans and supporters of their American counterparts. Tim Wheeler named-dropped Weezer in interviews as far back as 1995, and the band made their first significant trip Stateside supporting Weezer in late 1996. During this leg of the ''[[Pinkerton]]'' tour, there were apparently friendships formed, as evidenced by later activities. It was around this time that [[Brian Bell]] left a message for Tim at his Los Angeles hotel room, advising him on where to get a haircut in Hollywood, which was released in 1997 as an Ash B-side called "[[Devil's Haircut]]". | Although technically contemporaries of Weezer, having also formed in 1992 and released their first recordings in 1994, the band are fans and supporters of their American counterparts. Tim Wheeler named-dropped Weezer in interviews as far back as 1995, and the band made their first significant trip Stateside supporting Weezer in late 1996. During this leg of the ''[[Pinkerton]]'' tour, there were apparently friendships formed, as evidenced by later activities. It was around this time that [[Brian Bell]] left a message for Tim at his Los Angeles hotel room, advising him on where to get a haircut in Hollywood, which was released in 1997 as an Ash B-side called "[[Devil's Haircut]]". | ||
Wheeler has professed to being profoundly influenced by the album ''Pinkerton'', and somewhat molded his own band's 1998 album ''Nu-Clear Sounds'' in its image. Further ''Pinkerton'' influence is found on the ''Free All Angels'' track "Cherry Bomb", which, fairly obviously, employs the main riff from "[[Tired | Wheeler has professed to being profoundly influenced by the album ''Pinkerton'', and somewhat molded his own band's 1998 album ''Nu-Clear Sounds'' in its image. Further ''Pinkerton'' influence is found on the ''Free All Angels'' track "Cherry Bomb", which, fairly obviously, employs the main riff from "[[Tired of Sex]]". | ||
In a 2001 BBC session, Ash covered "[[Only in Dreams]]", and released the recording as a B-side to the single "Burn Baby Burn". During the 2001-2002 world tour supporting ''Free All Angels'', the band would perform the song almost nightly, and a live version is found on the DVD ''Tokyo Blitz''. | In a 2001 BBC session, Ash covered "[[Only in Dreams]]", and released the recording as a B-side to the single "Burn Baby Burn". During the 2001-2002 world tour supporting ''Free All Angels'', the band would perform the song almost nightly, and a live version is found on the DVD ''Tokyo Blitz''. | ||
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<td>1994</td> | <td>1994</td> | ||
<td>''Trailer'' EP</td> | <td>''Trailer'' EP</td> | ||
<td></td> | <td>Infectious</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
<td>1996</td> | <td>1996</td> | ||
<td>''1977''</td> | <td>''1977''</td> | ||
<td></td> | <td>Infectious</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
<td>1997</td> | <td>1997</td> | ||
<td>'' | <td>''Live At The Wireless''</td> | ||
<td>Death Star</td> | <td>Death Star</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
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<td>2001</td> | <td>2001</td> | ||
<td>''Free All Angels''</td> | <td>''Free All Angels''</td> | ||
<td></td> | <td>Infectious</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
<td>2004</td> | <td>2004</td> | ||
<td>''Meltdown''</td> | <td>''Meltdown''</td> | ||
<td></td> | <td>Infectious</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
<td>2007</td> | <td>2007</td> | ||
<td>''Twilight Of The Innocents''</td> | <td>''Twilight Of The Innocents''</td> | ||
<td></td> | <td>Infectious</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||