The Auteurs
Truculent UK indie stars the Auteurs are spearheaded by the imposing figure of Luke Haines (b. 7 October 1967, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey, England; vocals/guitar), alongside Glenn Collins (b. 7 February 1968, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England; drums) and Haines' girlfriend, Alice Readman (b. Harrow, Middlesex, England; bass). Both Haines and Readman had previously performed in "shambling" band the Servants between 1987 and 1991, while Collins had worked with Dog Unit and Vort Pylon (they were joined by cellist James Banbury in 1993). Together they took their new name from the film term (which initially appeared in the Cahiers Du Cinema journal and generally denotes director, or more literally, "author"). Their debut public appearance came at the Euston Rails Club in London in April 1992, and it was December of that year before their first vinyl emerged ("Showgirl'). This instantly saw them transported to the head of the post-Smiths bed-sit/student throne, with Haines" impressive use of language (instructed by film, music and theatre) the focal point. Irrespective of the fact that they were tempestuously dispensed with as support to The The in 1993, their live performances were erratic, and sometimes awful. At least their debut album (recorded on a budget of £10,000 as an unsigned band) saw Haines confirm their arrival with a strong body of songs. Although it failed to ignite commercially, the critical reception was lavish, and the band missed out on the 1993 Mercury Prize by just one vote.
Listen to The Auteurs
at Finetune.
Albums
- (2003) After Murder Park
- (2003) New Wave
- (2003) Now I'm A Cowboy
- (2003) The Auteurs Vs µ-Ziq
- (2003) How I Learned To Love The Bootboys
- (2003) The Rubettes
- (1996) After Murder Park
Top Tracks
- Unsolved Child Murder
- Everything You Say Will Destroy You
- After Murder Park
- Lenny Valentino
- Show Girl
Related Artists
Fans