Silver Sun (band)

Silver Sun
Origin	Camden, London
Genres	Indie, power pop
Years active	1996–present
Labels	Polydor, Invisible Hands
Members	James Broad Richard Buckton Paul Smith Jason Panudy
Past members	Richard Sayce

Silver Sun discography
Studio albums	5
Live albums	1
Compilation albums	2
EPs	2
Singles	10

Silver Sun are a British power pop band, who formed in 1995 in Camden, London. They released their self-titled debut album in 1997, and after two major label releases that saw moderate success, the band released two further albums independently. Their sound is a combination of harder-edged alternative rock and classic power pop, with an emphasis on multi-layered vocal harmonies.

They were initially called Sun..! and released their first EP under that name. They were forced to alter the name soon afterwards, and chose 'Silver' after The Beatles' original name, 'The Silver Beetles'. The single "Lava" was their first under the new name. Groups such as Super Furry Animals also wrote music in a similar style at the time, although there are also notable parallels with US bands such as Jellyfish and the earlier output of Weezer.

Their eponymous debut album was released in 1997, and was characterised by prominent vocal harmonies and energetic choruses. It was also the first album to be co-produced by Nigel Godrich, who went on to produce Radiohead and Paul McCartney. The song "Golden Skin" was featured on the soundtrack to the 1990s British comedy film Shooting Fish.

The band toured extensively during 1997 and 1998, headlining and supporting Sleeper, James, Gene, Mansun and Ash. They also played Glastonbury, Reading, Lowlands and the V Festivals in 1997.

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