The Rascals (English band)

The Rascals were an English rock band formed in Hoylake, Merseyside in 2007. Their debut album Rascalize, was released on 23 June 2008. Its former lead singer Miles Kane has a second band, the Last Shadow Puppets, with Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys. In August 2009, it was announced that Miles Kane had left the Rascals to focus on a solo career.

The Rascals
The Rascals performing at the Cardiff International Arena in June 2007.
Background information
OriginHoylake, Merseyside, England
Years active2007–2009
LabelsDeltasonic
Past members
Websitetherascals.co.uk

History

Early years

Hailing from Hoylake (The Wirral, on Merseyside) in England, the band began writing material as a three piece in September 2007. The Rascals were signed to Deltasonic Records and played their first gig supporting bands, including Arctic Monkeys.

Initial releases

They released their debut EP, Out of Dreams, on 9 December 2007, which contains their first single of the same name. Then, on 18 February 2008, they released their second single, Suspicious Wit.

Rascalize

The Rascals' debut album Rascalize was released on 23 June 2008 (first released on iTunes on 15 June 2008). Although it was not a commercial success, only peaking at #100 on the UK Albums Chart for one week, the album was generally well received by critics.

Appearance in Awaydays

The Rascals perform a cover version of All That Jazz, originally by Echo & The Bunnymen, in the film Awaydays,[1] based on the book by Kevin Sampson. The track is available on the soundtrack which was released on 18 May 2008.

Miles Kane's departure

On 24 August 2009, lead singer Miles Kane confirmed to NME.COM that he had quit The Rascals.[2] Kane stated that he was writing new material and had been in the studio. Greg Mighall and Joe Edwards announced they were working on a film project with 'Awaydays' star Liam Boyle.[3]

Conflicts with the name

Despite carrying the same name as the American band The Rascals, the English band has stated that it was unintentionally copied. Miles Kane used to tell in several interviews that when they were in The Little Flames they were often called "You Little Rascals".

Membership

The group consisted of:

  • Miles Kane – Lead vocals and guitar
  • Joe Edwards – Bass
  • Greg Mighall – Drums

Discography

Album
Title Album details Peak chart positions
UK
[4]
Rascalize 100

EPs
Title Album details
Out of Dreams
  • Released: 9 December 2007
  • Label: Deltasonic
  • Limited edition EP, not eligible for charts
Suspicious Wit
  • Released: 2008
  • Label: Deltasonic
  • Format: CD, 10" vinyl[5]

Singles
Title Year Album
"Out of Dreams" 2007 Out of Dreams EP
"Suspicious Wit"[6] 2008 Suspicious Wit EP
"Freakbeat Phantom"[7] Rascalize
"I'll Give You Sympathy"

Music videos
  • Out of Dreams
  • Suspicious Wit
  • Freakbeat Phantom
  • I'll Give You Sympathy
  • I'll Give You Sympathy (Night Time Version)

References
  1. "The Rascals Appear in New Film, 'Awaydays'". Blogs.myspace.com/rascalmusic. Archived from the original on 15 July 2012. Retrieved 9 August 2009.
  2. "Archived copy". NME. Archived from the original on 10 January 2012. Retrieved 10 March 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "The Official Charts Company – Rascals". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 June 2009.
  5. "Rascals, The (2) – Suspicious Wit (Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
  6. "Rascals, The (2) – Suspicious Wit (CDr)". Discogs. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
  7. "Freakbeat Phantom – EP by The Rascals". iTunes Store. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
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