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"Smoulder" is the third single by British glam rock band King Adora. The single was released on 23 October 2000 on Superior Quality Recordings and reached number 62 on the UK Singles Chart. The song would later be included as the opening track on the band's 2001 debut album, Vibrate You.


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King Adora

King Adora are an English glam rock influenced rock group formed in Birmingham in 1998. They released debut album Vibrate You in 2001, charting at No. 30 on the UK Albums Chart, and the follow-up Who Do You Love? in 2004. They also released the EP Friday Night Explodes in 2004. In 2005 the group split up with two members going on to form the glam rock group The High Society. In 2010 the group announced they were to reform, performing two shows, one in London and one in Birmingham. more »

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Genre Classification
"Smoulder" by King Adora is classified under the music genre of punk rock and indie rock.
Release Date
The song was released on 11th March 2002, as part of King Adora's debut album, "Vibrate You".
Band Members
At the time of the song's release, King Adora consisted of four members namely Matt Browne (vocals/guitar), Martyn Nelson (guitar), Robbie Grimmit (bass), and Dan Dabrowski (drums).
Label Association
"Smoulder" along with the entire "Vibrate You" album, was released by the record label Superior Quality Recordings.
Music Video
The music video for "Smoulder" was directed by W.I.Z, a British music video and film director.
Chart Success
Interestingly, the song was able to peak at number 45 on the UK Singles Chart.
Reunion Performance
During their reunion gig in December 2010, King Adora played the song "Smoulder" as part of their setlist, exciting the fans who hadn't seen them perform for several years.
Influence
King Adora mentions David Bowie, T-Rex, and the Sex Pistols among their main influences. The punchy, rebellious style in "Smoulder" certainly echoes elements of these artists.
Album Reception
The album "Vibrate You", which features "Smoulder", received a mix of critical reviews. Some praised the energetic punk glam style, others criticized it for being derivative or immature.
Song's Legacy
Although King Adora didn't achieve extensive mainstream success, "Smoulder" and several other of their songs have amassed a dedicated cult following. They are often recognized for their theatrical stage presence and raw, uncompromising sound.

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