In Embrace
| In Embrace | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Leicestershire, England |
| Genres | Alternative music |
| Years active | 1981–1987 |
| Labels | Glass, Cherry Red |
| Associated acts | Eyeless in Gaza, Kevin Hewick |
| Past members | Gary Knight Cameron Lindo Richard Formby Peter Becker Clive Dove Joby Palmer Steven Rees Claire Johnson Amanda Lydon |
In Embrace were an English alternative music band formed in Leicestershire in 1981. They released seven singles, two albums and an EP/mini-album before splitting up in 1987.
The band was formed in Leicestershire in 1981 by Gary Knight (vocals,keyboards, guitar) and Cameron Lindo (guitar,keyboards,vocals). The duo had previously been in the short-lived post-punk band, 3-Way Dance but, inspired by the likes of Eyeless In Gaza, Bron Area, Durutti Column and Young Marble Giants formed In Embrace 'to explore a broader emotional palette'. They released their debut EP, The Initial Caress, on Glass Records in May 1982. Encouraged by several radio airplays by DJ John Peel, they next released the "Sun Brings Smiles" single a few months later in 1982 along with the album Passionfruit Pastels.
Lindo left shortly after, with Knight alone featuring on the second single "The Living Daylights" in 1983. Knight then recruited former Religious Overdose guitarist Richard Formby. Adding former next-door neighbour Sinatras drummer Joby Palmer, the band's second album Too was released in 1983. Ex-Tuffs bassist Steve Rees joined this line-up which released two singles - "Your Heaven Scent" and "Shouting In Cafes". The latter song was recorded for Glass Records but eventually released on Cherry Red Records receiving airplay support from DJ Janice Long. The band's second single on Cherry Red - "This Brilliant Evening" - featured guitarist Clive Dove in place of Formby. The band based themselves in Coventry for most of their time together. Their lineup changed several times with Knight remaining the only constant member and others including Peter Becker of Eyeless in Gaza. Becker played bass, keyboards and various instruments on the band's final two singles - "A Room Upstairs" and "What's Got Into Me?" and on every track of their final album, Songs About Snogging, which was due for release in 1987 by Glass, but was shelved after completion due to financial issues and remains unreleased to this day.
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