Equation (band)
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Equation were a British, young Devon-based folk supergroup formed in 1995, which combined the core talents of the Lakeman Brothers with Kathryn Roberts and Kate Rusby, later replaced for a spell by Cara Dillon.[1] The name of the band refers to the initials of the band members' names, KR2 + SL3.
OriginDevon, England
GenresFolk rock, Celtic music
LabelsWarner Music WEA, Rough Trade, Putumayo World Music, IScream
Past membersSeth Lakeman
Sam Lakeman
Cara Dillon
Kathryn Roberts
Sean Lakeman
Kate Rusby
Darren Altman
Darren Edwards
Sam Lakeman
Cara Dillon
Kathryn Roberts
Sean Lakeman
Kate Rusby
Darren Altman
Darren Edwards
Equation | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Devon, England |
| Genres | Folk rock, Celtic music |
| Labels | Warner Music WEA, Rough Trade, Putumayo World Music, IScream |
| Past members | Seth Lakeman Sam Lakeman Cara Dillon Kathryn Roberts Sean Lakeman Kate Rusby Darren Altman Darren Edwards |
Their first single "He Loves Me"[2] was originally released in 1996 on the Blanco y Negro-WEA label[3] and was followed by four studio albums.
The Times reviewed their first album release Hazy Daze.[4] in 1998, scoring 7/10 and giving a favourable comparison to Fairport Convention.
Discography
Albums
- Hazy Daze (1998, Blanco Y Negro-WEA) - (Putumayo US)
- The Lucky Few (1998, Black Burst Records - Rough Trade) - (Putumayo US)
- First Name Terms (2002, IScream Music)
- Return to Me (Recorded 1995/1996 - Released 2003, Rough Trade Records)
Singles and EPs
- In Session (1995)
- He Loves Me (1996)
- The Dark Ages EP (2000)