Leaves (Icelandic band)

Leaves (Icelandic band)

:"This article is about the Icelandic alternative rock band. For the 1960s American garage band, see The Leaves. For the plant organ, see Leaf. For other meanings, see Leaf (disambiguation)."

Leaves are an Icelandic five-piece alternative rock band who formed in 2001. They came to prominence in 2002 with their debut album, "Breathe", drawing comparisons to groups such as Coldplay and Doves. The album was released in the UK first to positive reviews, then was re-released in the United States, and a tour of both the UK and the U.S. followed. [ [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:gxfwxqe0ldae Biography] , Allmusic.com] Their second album, "The Angela Test", was released in 2005.

The band consists of:
* Arnar Guðjónsson: lead vocals, piano, guitar
* Hallur Hallsson: bass guitar
* Arnar Ólafsson: guitar, backing vocals
* Nói Steinn Einarsson: drums
* Andri Asgrimsson: keyboards

External links

* [http://www.leaves.tv/ Official website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/leavesmusicspace MySpace profile]

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