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This is the discography of Scottish band The Fratellis. They have released 6 studio albums, 4 EPs, and 17 singles since their breakthrough in 2006. They won in the category Best British Breakthrough Act at the 2007 BRIT Awards.
The band consists of three unrelated members, who perform under pseudonyms: lead vocalist and guitarist Jon Fratelli, bassist Barry Fratelli, and drummer Mince Fratelli. Their debut album, Costello Music (2006) was a success, peaking at number two on the UK Albums Chart and spending eighty-three weeks in the UK Top 100.
John Paul Lawler (born 4 March 1979), known professionally as Jon Fratelli, is a Scottish musician and singer-songwriter, who is the lead singer of the band The Fratellis. Their debut album, Costello Music (2006) was a success, peaking at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart and spending eighty-three weeks in the UK Top 100.
In contrast to the more rock-oriented music of previous albums, Half Drunk Under a Full Moon features a baroque pop sound with considerable use of brass and strings. . Guitarist and vocalist Jon Fratelli had previously sought this approach on their debut album's most successful single, "Chelsea Dagger": "I wasn't mad keen on going down the road of the chan
The Fratellis. Jon Fratelli – vocals, guitars, keyboards; Barry Fratelli – bass; Mince Fratelli – drums, percussion; Additional musicians. Stevie Black – strings (tracks 2 and 11), esraj (track 11) Tony Hoffer – production, mixing, additional keyboards (track 1, 4, 6, 9, 11) Production. Will Foster – orchestral score (track 2)
It is named after Jon Fratelli's wife Heather, a burlesque dancer whose stage name is a play on Britney Spears. [3] [4] Fratelli described the tune as "a rock 'n' roll gig in an old speakeasy or something like that." [2] This song was number 77 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007. [5] "Chelsea Dagger" has become notable for ...
Here We Stand is the second studio album by Scottish rock band the Fratellis, released on 9 June 2008. Self produced by the band in their own studio in Scotland, Here We Stand reached and peaked at number five in the UK Albums Chart on 15 June 2008. [11]
The Budhill Singles Club is a collection of songs released by The Fratellis from 2006 to 2008. The name "Budhill" refers to the area of Springboig, Glasgow where Barry was born. They also visit Budhill Square during the video for Creepin' Up the Backstairs .