O Fracas

O Fracas

O Fracas are an English indie/alternative rock band from Leeds, West Yorkshire. They originally formed in 2001. They are sometimes regarded as members of the New Yorkshire music scene.

Band members

Ben Partridge (vocals and guitar), Alex Farrar (guitar and vocals), Jim Burkitt (drums and piano), Matt Flint (bass guitar and vocals) and Jaromir Hladik (keyboards and percussion).

Career

Two singles were released on the Marquis Cha Cha record label before the release of their debut album. Their debut single, double A-side "Zeroes & Ones / What Jim Hears", was released in September 2005 followed by "Follow Sue" in April 2006.

Their debut album Fits & Starts was released on I Can Count Music in May 2008. It received 7/10 in NME, describing it as an "engaging album of post punk, nutty folk and avant garde rock".[1]

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