Director (band)
| Director | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Art rock,Pop |
| Years active | 2005–2009 |
| Labels | Atlantic Records (2005–2008) Crapshoot Economics (2008–2009) |
| Website | DirectorMusic.com |
| Members | Michael Moloney (vocals/guitars) Eoin Aherne (guitars/vocals) Shea Lawlor (drums/vocals) Rowan Averill (bass guitar) |
Director were an Irish art rock quartet from Malahide in County Dublin. The group consisted of Michael Moloney (vocals/guitars), Eoin Aherne (guitars), Shea Lawlor (drums) and Rowan Averill (bass guitar). The band's 2006 debut album We Thrive On Big Cities was a critical and commercial success in Ireland. A follow-up album, I'll Wait For Sound was released in 2009.
Director are known for their "art rock vision", having been educated in college; Moloney studied classical composition. They have been likened to Joy Division due to their "monochrome sound". They have also been praised for reproducing the "clipped, emotional blankness" of Wire. The debut album, We Thrive on Big Cities, has been compared to the music of bands such as The Feelies, Mission of Burma, Television, Pere Ubu and Pixies, whilst second album I'll Wait for Sound drew comparisons to Depeche Mode and New Order.
Director produced their debut single, "Reconnect" which led to a music video. It was released in Ireland and the UK on 26 April 2006. It was to be the first of three singles to reach the Irish Top Thirty Chart and stayed in the Irish chart for twelve weeks. The success of the single led to the band opening the Main Stage at Oxegen 2006.
Director's debut album, We Thrive on Big Cities was recorded alongside Stefano Sofia in Grouse Lodge in County Westmeath. Moloney wrote the songs. The band later spoke of their regret at having produced the album themselves instead of opting for a "bigger and rockier" sound. It was released on 6 October in the Republic of Ireland and included their debut single, "Reconnect". Within the first week of release, the album had reached number two in the Irish album sales charts, conceding the first place to Sam's Town, by The Killers; the album went on to go Platinum and spent a total of 29 weeks in the Irish chart. Over 20,000 albums were sold in Ireland alone. Director played a sold-out show in the 1,600 capacity Ambassador Theatre on 9 December 2006. The album's success led to the band securing support slots with UK bands such as Hard-Fi and The Fratellis. A UK and European release followed in 2007.
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