No Lucifer

British Sea Power

About No Lucifer

"No Lucifer" is a 10" single released by rock band British Sea Power on 10 March 2008. It was the second single released from their critically acclaimed third album, Do You Like Rock Music?. The song was written by Hamilton, who also sings on the track. It is the first track written and fronted by Hamilton to be officially released as an A-side single in the UK, although during promotion for Open Season, the track "How Will I Find My Way Home" was intended for single release before being cancelled by the band's record label. The song opens with the repeated chant "Easy, Easy, Easy...". The band point out in the album sleeve notes that this is in reference to the chant used by fans of the wrestler Big Daddy. Despite the song being deemed accessible enough to be performed on both the David Letterman and the Jools Holland shows the release was limited to only 1000 copies, meaning the single was unable to make an impact on the UK top 40 chart. The song was released with a video which featured performing puppets, which was distributed across the internet through Pitchfork Media. The NME wrote that it is "the best song on the album and worthy of anything on Funeral.", Gigwise gave it a mark of 4 out of 5, and Drowned in Sound deemed it "really dangerously good". 


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2008
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British Sea Power

British Sea Power are an indie rock band based in Brighton, England, although three of the band members originally come from Kendal in Cumbria. The wide-ranging nature of their material has led critics to liken their sound to a variety of groups, from The Cure and Joy Division to the Pixies and Arcade Fire. The band are famed for their live performances, the unusual lyrical content of their songs and the adventurous choice of locations for some of their shows. British Sea Power's members are Yan (Scott Wilkinson; vocals, guitar), Noble (Martin Noble; guitar), Hamilton (Neil Hamilton Wilkinson; bass guitar, vocals, guitar), Wood (Matthew Wood; drums), Phil Sumner (cornet, keyboards) and Abi Fry (viola). more »

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Band Origin
British Sea Power is an indie rock band that originated from Cumbria, England, in 2000.
Album Information
"No Lucifer" is a song from the band's third studio album, "Do You Like Rock Music?" which was released in January 2008.
Unique Chant
The song has a recurring chant “Easy! Easy! Easy!” which has been noted and mentioned in many reviews. This chant has a connection with Midlands football chants, reflecting the band's British heritage.
Album Recognition
"Do You Like Rock Music?", the album which features "No Lucifer", was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2008, indicative of its high-quality production.
Song Meaning
While the band has not explicitly explained the song's meaning, "No Lucifer" is often interpreted by fans and critics as a reflection on fear, growing older, and dealing with inner demons.
Live Performances
"No Lucifer" often features in British Sea Power's live performances, where it is consistently well received by their fanbase.
Critical Reception
Critics universally praised "No Lucifer" for its emotive lyrics, catchy melody, and overall composition. It has been lauded as one of British Sea Power's best songs.
Lyrics Content
The lyrics of "No Lucifer" include a variety of literary and historical references, demonstrating the band's penchant for erudite rock.
Songwriting Process
The band often collaboratively writes their music, including tracks like "No Lucifer". This is said to contribute to the richness and diversity of their sound.
Influence
"No Lucifer", along with other songs from the same album, played a significant role in establishing British Sea Power as one of the most innovative bands in the UK's indie rock scene.
Band Members
British Sea Power's lineup during the creation of "No Lucifer" consisted of Yan Scott Wilkinson, Neil Hamilton Wilkinson, Martin Noble, and Matthew Wood.

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