Ollie - Vocals & Guitar /
Joe Jr - Guitar /
Al - Bass /
Mark - Drums/
Influences
60's soul, Country, Beat, Girlgroups, Pop, Indie, Dylan, The Kinks, The Smiths, The Stones, Springsteen, T.Rex, Elvis Costello, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Pulp, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, Townes van Zandt......... Good movies, good books and good women.
Sounds Like
...instantly addictive...like beams of bright early morning sunlight..like jangle of sugar coated Wreckless Eric meets Squeeze..LOSING TODAY
"...everything about the Tacticians' performance tonight is flawless, from the extreme-high quality of the songs to the four piece's exquisite delivery... “ XFM Online
“...full blown, instant classics! You only need to hear them, so do that!!.... “ Unpeeled
“...quite delightful melodies.... “ Drowned in Sound
“...Excellent single ....5* single of the week “ Johnny Dee
“...The Tacticians have an ear for the infectious end of indie pop.... “ MusicOMH.com
..absolutely cracking stuff...Indie Launchpad
..they are cute and impossible to resist..just in time for spring…Loose Review
..self assured Folk-Pop with glockenspiel and infectious melodies..
4/5 Rolling Stone Magazine
...razor sharp guitar licks that somehow manage to render both Razorlight and The Magic Numbers even more irrelevant....Green Peaness Review
..masterstrokes of 3 minute pop..absolutely f*cking ace… Soho Strut
“...Hardcore Porn”, which contrary to what its name might suggest, is one of the most delightful tracks I’ve heard all year…Good Weather For Airstrikes
This is our brand new video "Respectfully Proceeding"
Here is the video for "Girls Grow Up Faster Than Boys"
Debut Album CD "Some Kind Of Urban Fulfilment" order now. Digital download from 7 Digital or iTunes out now. Click here to get it ..
This is the video for "Hardcore Porn" which was released on July 22nd 2007 on Setanta Records. Album out now click on the iTunes button to get it there ...
Who are The Tacticians? The Tacticians have been known to refer to themselves as an Urban Folk band singing about about dangerous liaisons, temptation, failure, heartbreak and love in the big city. They love to tell tales and aren't afraid to sometimes try and make you smile.
The Tacticians songs are all written by brothers Joe Jr. and Ollie, who form the core of the band. The brothers have a soft spot for 3 minute pop songs; they aim to create music that incorporates elements of their outsized record collection - old soul, ska, country, 60s pop........ Tacticians tracks are characterised by economic drumming, soulful guitar riffs, sweet touches of organ, glockenspiel and harmony vocals.
People have made comparisons to The Kinks mainly due to their tongue in cheek moments and the brother situation. They're not going to argue with that. That said, dont get confused and think retro, The Tacticians are London 2007.
The band have been busy making a name for themselves on the London gig circuit, playing well known venues both as a full band and as an acoustic duo. Out of London they've played events like the Secret Garden Party, The International Pop Overthrow Festival and Break in The City.
The Tacticians have been inspired by the reams of wonderful comments and feedback from myspacers worldwide who have helped them gain commercial radio play and win a poll on BBC 6Music. The tracks, "London's Alright", "Girls Grow Up Faster Than Boys" and "Respectfully Proceeding" are gaining radio play from Birmingham to Berlin to Los Angeles
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Thank you so much for the add, gents! Just been listening to your tunes again...what can I say but "WOW"! Your melodies are instantly memorable...those strong hooks just can't be shaken away! "Honey You Ain't Needed Anymore" is like a rock anthem for the new age! Somewhere, I think Joe Strummer is looking down upon you and smiling...these are just wonderfully rousing, irreverent, dance-worthy tunes reminiscent of The Clash! Can you tell I am excited??? :)
Nearly fell off the sofa in the middle of Gossip Girl (oh at least I admit it) when your movie commercial came on. I thought my mind was playing tricks and I was humming your song in my head, til I realized that the music was coming from the TV. Now don't go getting all Hollywood on us, but cheers from Yank-land!
How've you lads been? It's been a while since I've checked in with you. I'm still here supporting your music and spreading the word through the States as much as possible. Gotta get enough support over here so you can come play a show on our side of the pond.
I finally got the CD here on itunes in Canada. It's wicked guys... Hey, you should consider getting your songs on guitar hero or rockband? Great material though.. loving it.
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