Eleventh He Reaches London
| Eleventh He Reaches London | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Genres |
Post-hardcore Metal Folk rock |
| Years active | 2002 – 2016 |
| Labels | Hobbledehoy Record Co. |
| Associated acts | Tangled Thoughts of Leaving |
| Website | Official website |
| Members | Ian Lenton Jayden Worts Jeremy Martin Mark Donaldson Luke Pollard |
| Past members | Alex Lucas Brad Rowland Craig McElhinney |
Eleventh He Reaches London was a five-piece post-hardcore band formed in late 2002 in Perth, Western Australia.
The band's name comes from the epic poem of Don Juan from Lord Byron. In the eleventh chapter, the protagonist reaches London.
"Collectively, we listen to a very diverse range of music, and I think our music reflects this. We all like many of the same artists, but each of us have quite different tastes. All of us enjoy listening to and creating music that is dramatic, and that creates a strong sense of mood," says guitarist Jeremy in an interview with X-Press Magazine. Of course, being eclectic music listeners and creators does push Eleventh outside of the more constrictive music scenes, but with great results for the band. "We don't fit neatly into any one scene within Perth, and we are more than happy about this. While some may see it as a disadvantage, for us it means we have the pleasure of performing alongside artists playing a diverse range of styles. Playing with the same bands and to the same crowd week in, week out tends to get tedious, and removes any element of surprise a gig may have. It removes the challenge of attempting to win over punters that haven't seen or heard you before."
The band started in December 1999 as a quartet, with Ian Lenton (vocals/guitar), Jayden Worts (guitar), Mark Donaldson (drums) and Alex Lucas (bass guitar), who were all seventeen at the time. In 2001, their song, "You Left Me At The Crossroads Like Val Kilmer In Willow", was released on the Left Of Centre 2 compilation under the name of Our Lasting Loss. The song was recorded with Allen Smith at Bergerk! Studios, and mixed and mastered by Rob Swire of Pendulum.
Shortly after this recording, Lucas left the band and was replaced by Brad Rowland. In spring 2003, the band released its first mini-EP, "Diving For Treacher", under the band's new name Eleventh He Reaches London. Allen Smith recorded, mixed and mastered the EP, which was received well across Australia, selling out within months and being widely praised for its raw honesty and aggression.
In late 2003, the line-up changed again with Craig McElhinney replacing Rowland and the addition of Jeremy Martin, which introduced a third guitar to the group, adding a new dimension to its sound.
The band then returned to the rehearsal room, perfecting songs for the recording of its first album. While concentrating on their forthcoming release, Eleventh He Reaches London played alongside acts such as Against Me!, Shai Hulud and The Nation Blue. In October 2004, the band completed a four show Melbourne tour.
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