Salako

Salako were an English indie band from Hull who began casually in 1995, recording in drummer Luke Barwell's bedroom, with guitarists David Langdale and James Waudby, drummer Luke Barwell, and friend Stu on bass. Barwell later moved to bass guitar in 1997, and Stu changed to keyboards. Thomas Spencer joined the group on drums. The band soon drew the interest of England's Jeepster Records. After some unimpressive studio sessions, Jeepster realized that the bandmembers were more adept at home recordings, so the label financed a home studio for the group. 
Their debut album, the 20-song Re-Inventing Punctuation, was released in 1998 on Jeepster to mixed reviews. The album, at the very least, introduced the band's quirky and offbeat sound to people outside of their hometown of Hull, England. The Growing Up in the Night and The Moonlight Radiates a Purple Glow in His World singles were released to promote the debut full-length. The group enjoyed a session with legendary John Peel of the BBC at year's end. Musicality was released in 1999. The 17-track album impressed listeners with its vast sound and cleaner recording than its predecessor. A slew of guest musicians added to the richness of the album's sound. "Look Left" featured a 200-member choir recorded at Hull's Sutton Methodist Church. The Bird and the Bag single was released in 1999 to complement the album.
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==Links to Peel==
Peel first played the band's material in 1998 via their debut album, Re-inventing Punctuation. So impressed by their music, he invited them to do a session for his show at the end of the year, where they performed five tracks. Further material from the group was played by Peel until the early 00's, when the band split up.
==Festive Fifty Entries==
*1999 Festive Fifty: Look Left #19
==Sessions==
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1. Recorded: 1998-12-20. First Broadcast: 03 February 1999
*My Booroo Clow / Don't Be Afraid / Sunburst / Seeing Colours In Front Of Your Eyes / The Truth In Me
==Live==
Recorded live from the Royal Court at Sound City Liverpool: 1999-10-28. First Broadcast: 28 October 1999
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==Other Shows Played==
;1998
*04 August 1998: Glass-Bottom Boat Rides (LP - Re-inventing Punctuation) Jeepster
*06 August 1998: Colours Merge & Fly (LP - Re-inventing Punctuation) Jeepster
*12 August 1998: Second Age (LP - Re-inventing Punctuation) Jeepster 
*25 August 1998: Story Of Bill (LP - Re-inventing Punctuation) Jeepster
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*26 June 1999: The Bird And The Bag (7") Jeepster
*01 July 1999 (Radio Eins): The Bird And The Bag (7") Jeepster
*15 August 1999 (BFBS): Look Right (LP - Musicality) Jeepster
*19 August 1999 (Radio Eins): 'Maybe We Will Find The Divine Cult (CD-Musicality)' (Jeepster Recordings)
*20 August 1999 (BBC World Service): Look Right (CD Album - Musicality) Jeepster Recordings
*26 August 1999: 'Look Right (CD-Musicality)' (Jeepster Recordings)
*02 September 1999: Look Right (LP – Musicality) Jeepster
*05 September 1999 (BFBS): 'Look Right (CD-Musicality)' (Jeepster Recordings)
*02 November 1999: '(Have You Heard) Musicality? (EP-Mappleton Sands 201298)' (Jeepster Recordings)
*11 November 1999 (Radio Eins): The Three Crows Of Life vs. The Woodpigeon Of Death
*17 November 1999: 'San Francisco Baby Rides (CDS-Mappleton Sands 201298 EP)' (Jeepster Recordings)
*28 December 1999: 'Look Left (CD-Musicality)' (Jeepster) FF #19 (JP: 'I was more of a "look right" man meself, I must say.')
;2000
*11 April 2000: 'The Queen's Got A Price On My Life (CD-Ventimiglia 120899 EP)' (Jeepster Recordings)
*25 April 2000: 'The Queen's Got A Price On My Life (CDS-Ventimiglia 120899 EP)' (Jeepster Recordings)
*April 2000 (FSK): The Queen's Got A Price On My Life (CD - Ventimiglia 120899 EP) Jeepster
*11 May 2000: The Queen's Got A Price On My Life (CD Single - Ventimiglia 120899) Jeepster Recordings
*31 May 2000: Hull City Tiger (EP - Ventimiglia 120899) Jeepster
*June 2000 (FSK): The Queen's Got A Price On My Life (CD - Ventimiglia 120899 EP) Jeepster
*08 August 2000: 'Look Right' (EP 'Land & Freedom') Elefant
*20 August 2000 (BBC World Service): Look Right (7" - Land And Freedom EP) Elefant
*05 November 2000 (BFBS): 'Hull City Tiger (CDS-Ventimiglia 120899)' (Jeepster Recordings)
==External Links==
*AllMusic
*Discogs
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