"was briefly lead vocalist of the rock band Super Furry Animals before they released any records. In 2005, Ifans made a guest appearance for the rock band Oasis in the video for their single ""The Importance of Being Idle"" (where he mimed to Noel Gallagher's vocals), for which he accepted their award for ""Video of the Year"" at the 2006 NME Awards. He has also appeared in the music videos for ""God! Show Me Magic"" and ""Hometown Unicorn"" by Super Furry Animals, ""Mulder and Scully"" by Catatonia, and ""Mama Told Me Not to Come"" by Tom Jones with Stereophonics. Since"
"covered by The Jam. The song and its music video influenced Oasis's #1 hit ""The Importance of Being Idle"" from 2005. An unreleased alternative recording of the song from October 1966 was issued in December 2008 on the Kinks 6-CD box set ""Picture Book"". In 2010, Davies also recorded this as a duet with Amy Macdonald on the album ""See My Friends"". Dead End Street (song) ""Dead End Street"" is a song by the British band the Kinks from 1966, written by main songwriter Ray Davies. Like many other songs written by Davies, it is to some degree influenced by"
"UK, particularly ""Don't Believe the Truth"". Yet the second single from ""Don't Believe the Truth"", ""The Importance of Being Idle"" became the second Oasis track sung by Gallagher to top the UK charts and was named 2005's finest track by ""Q"" magazine, as well as being nominated for the ""NME""'s ""Best Song of 2005"" award. However, on the last Oasis albums, his increasing role as lead singer, apparently to compensate for his diminished role as songwriter, caused some tension with Liam. Zak Starkey, son of former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and previous drummer for Gallagher's heroes The Who and Johnny"
"spawning two UK number one singles: ""Lyla"" and ""The Importance of Being Idle"", whilst ""Let There Be Love"" entered at number 2. Oasis picked up two awards at the Q Awards: one People's Choice Award and the second for ""Don't Believe the Truth"" as Best Album. Following in the footsteps of Oasis' previous five albums, ""Don't Believe the Truth"" also entered the UK album charts at number one. To date the album has sold more than 7 million copies worldwide. In May 2005, the band's new line-up embarked on a large scale world tour. Beginning on 10 May 2005 at"
"they've got a common thread. We've been focusing round the grooves more this time, the last album was quite 'songy,' if that makes any sense, I don't know. But it was quite 'songy:' ""The Importance of Being Idle"", ""Let There Be Love"" – it was quite a British, retro, 60s sounding album. This is kinda focusing round the grooves more. Saying that, we've only done two tracks but all the demos that we've done are great."" Noel also revealed details about his lyrics for his new songs: ""I've literally got nothing left to write about: I've wrote about being a"
"successful in other territories, peaking at number 15 in The Netherlands and number 18 in France and Spain, respectively. In the United Kingdom, ""Pon de Replay"" debuted and peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart on September 3, 2005, behind Oasiss ""The Importance of Being Idle"", which debuted at number one. The song stayed at the number two position for a further week, and stayed inside the top ten for four weeks. The music video for ""Pon de Replay"" was directed by Little X. The video is set in a nightclub and begins with Rihanna and two of"
"window and sees the words ""Don't Believe The Truth"" on a line of garages outside. When performing on the UK music chart show ""Top of the Pops"", Liam, who was forced to mime to the music, made no secret of the fact, walking away from the microphone with his mouth closed mid-way through lines that he was supposedly 'singing'. It would be Liam's last performance on the programme before its demise in late 2006. However, Noel and the rest of the band would return in August 2005 to perform ""The Importance of Being Idle"" and later in 2009 to perform"
"neckline and wide open front. The video was quickly picked up by many music video channels and is credited with making the song a number one hit worldwide. The exposure from the video quickly made Shadforth a ""must have"" director, and the film has been widely mimicked and parodied. She also directed the award-winning promo film for ""The Importance of Being Idle"", the acclaimed second single from 2005's comeback album by Oasis, ""Don't Believe the Truth"". The film was a clever pastiche of 1960s black and white kitchen sink drama films, featuring a parade of high-kicking undertakers, led by the"
"in the video. !scope=""col""| Chart (2005–06) !scope=""col""| Peakposition !scope=""row"" Just the Girl ""Just the Girl"" is a song by American power pop band The Click Five. It was released on August 16, 2005 as the first single from their debut studio album ""Greetings from Imrie House"". The song was written by Adam Schlesinger. The single is the band's highest-charting mainstream single to date, reaching number 11 on the U.S. ""Billboard"" Hot 100. ""Just the Girl"" debuted at number 83 on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 the week of July 30, 2005. Two weeks later, it moved sixteen spots from number 68"
"Precious (Depeche Mode song) ""Precious"" is a single by English electronic band Depeche Mode from their studio album, ""Playing the Angel"" (2005). It was released on 3 October 2005 in the United Kingdom by Mute Records and 11 October 2005 in the United States by Sire Records and Reprise Records as the album's lead single. The song reached No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart, No. 71 on the US ""Billboard"" Hot 100, and No. 23 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart. It also topped the charts in Denmark, Italy, Spain and Sweden, and reached the top 10 in"
"Absence (Dälek album) Absence is the third album by alternative hip hop group Dälek, released by Ipecac Recordings in 2005. The album, according to the group, was recorded during a very dark and pessimistic time period for the group, which in turn resulted in the recording's dark, bleak sound. Upon its initial release in 2005, ""Absence"" received praise from many publications. Critics praised the album for its brooding sound and thought provoking lyrics. ""Treble"" magazine included the album in its list of '10 Essential Industrial Hip Hop Albums'. Drowned in Sound magazine ranked the album at #53 on their ""DiS"
"Darrell"". 5 Minutes Alone ""5 Minutes Alone"" is a song by American Groove metal band Pantera from their 1994 album ""Far Beyond Driven"". The song also appears on the band's . The song was released as downloadable content for ""Rock Revolution"" and ""Rock Band 3"" and can be heard during a cut-scene in """". Speaking about what the song is about, Pantera's drummer Vinnie Paul said: Pantera's vocalist Phil Anselmo spoke about what the song is about saying: Upon release the song had an immediate impact on the band's fanbase, quickly becoming one of Pantera's most popular songs. ""5 Minutes"
"selfless, give a little help to the helpless""). Dizzee Rascal was the first person to add to the song since the original was released; this would mark the first time that Dizzee reached the number one spot in the UK Singles Chart, albeit as part of the ensemble. In 2004, Dizzee Rascal made an international endorsement deal with urban brand Eckō Unltd. and designed his own shoe with Nike in 2005. In March 2005, the Double A-side single ""Off 2 Work"" / ""Graftin'"" was released. ""Graftin'"" was the third and final single from the ""Showtime"" album, whilst ""Off 2 Work"""
"5 Minutes Alone ""5 Minutes Alone"" is a song by American Groove metal band Pantera from their 1994 album ""Far Beyond Driven"". The song also appears on the band's . The song was released as downloadable content for ""Rock Revolution"" and ""Rock Band 3"" and can be heard during a cut-scene in """". Speaking about what the song is about, Pantera's drummer Vinnie Paul said: Pantera's vocalist Phil Anselmo spoke about what the song is about saying: Upon release the song had an immediate impact on the band's fanbase, quickly becoming one of Pantera's most popular songs. ""5 Minutes Alone"""
"as a band until September 2001, when news about the closing of legendary NYC venue Wetlands sparked the original four members to reunite. On September 7, 2001, the original lineup took the stage for the first time since 1994 to play at Wetlands. It was the final closing week of the club. The landmark show was a great success for the fans and the band. Odd shows followed in 2002 through 2005, which eventually led to a brand new studio album, ""Nice Talking to Me"", released on September 13, 2005. The single ""Can't Kick the Habit"" was included on the"
"Becoming (song) ""Becoming"" is a song by American heavy metal band Pantera from their seventh album ""Far Beyond Driven"". It was released as a 2-track promotional-only vinyl 12"", with ""5 Minutes Alone"" as its B-side. The song was conceived as an extensive series of high-speed double bass drum exercises by Vinnie Paul, and then guitarist Dimebag Darrell added riffs and a solo based on his first whammy pedal, the Digitech Whammy. It also uses an unusual guitar tuning, as it sits between C# and D-tuning. Vocalist and lyricist Phil Anselmo described the song as ""gloating ... puffing the chest out"
"watch ""Let It Be"", the look of the film makes the band look like it's an important happening. I just wanted to look important, like things looked when I was a child."" This video is much like the video for ""Like a Stone"", since the band is only shown playing in a dark room. A. ""Be Yourself"" – 4:38 B. ""Super Stupid"" (Funkadelic cover) – 3:24 Be Yourself (Audioslave song) ""Be Yourself"" is the first single from the second album of the American rock band Audioslave. The song was released in 2005 and topped the ""Billboard"" Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks"
"a new album. After voting 4 against 2, in February 2005, the sudden and unexpected announcement was made that the band would take a break to allow the members to work on side projects, though some considered the band to have dissolved. The band's worldwide farewell tour of 2005 ended in Buenos Aires, Argentina in October of that year. Their farewell concert on September 24, 2005, filled the 10,000-seat La Cubierta. On 12 October 2007 the band confirmed they were getting back together and on 5 September 2008 released the single ""Crimen sollicitationis"". This was followed in October 2008 by"
"Just the Girl ""Just the Girl"" is a song by American power pop band The Click Five. It was released on August 16, 2005 as the first single from their debut studio album ""Greetings from Imrie House"". The song was written by Adam Schlesinger. The single is the band's highest-charting mainstream single to date, reaching number 11 on the U.S. ""Billboard"" Hot 100. ""Just the Girl"" debuted at number 83 on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 the week of July 30, 2005. Two weeks later, it moved sixteen spots from number 68 to number 52 the week of August 13, 2005."
"becoming. Honestly, we had arrived."" Although its release was limited, the song peaked at #18 on the U.S. ""Billboard"" Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. ""Rolling Stone"" called the ""badass"" song one of Pantera's most powerful and bluesy, a ""rhythmic steam roller"", with ""next-level guitar pyrotechnics"". Becoming (song) ""Becoming"" is a song by American heavy metal band Pantera from their seventh album ""Far Beyond Driven"". It was released as a 2-track promotional-only vinyl 12"", with ""5 Minutes Alone"" as its B-side. The song was conceived as an extensive series of high-speed double bass drum exercises by Vinnie Paul, and then"
"You're Idle You're Idle is the debut release from Brooklyn punk band Cerebral Ballzy. It was released early 2010 in United States through Article. It was released on 7"" vinyl as a four track EP as a limited edition of 500 copies. The outer sleeve is handmade using skateboard grip tape and spray stenciled with the logo and title in gold. Three tracks from this EP have been re-recorded for their self-titled album. To date these recordings are exclusive to this EP except L Train Blues which was released on a free compilation CD on 23 June 2010 on the"
"of the solo. Bassist David Desrosiers' main role is backing vocals, with his bass taking a backseat until Bouvier's solo and the final chorus. Stinco also plays a second solo as the song fades out. The song has since been used in Mothers Against Drunk Driving anti-drunk driving campaigns, and in the fourth season episode of ""Smallville"" called ""Recruit"". Untitled (How Could This Happen to Me?) ""Untitled (How Could This Happen to Me?)"" is a song by Canadian rock band Simple Plan. It was released in April 2005 as the third single from their second studio album, ""Still Not Getting"
"lack of label support though the singles fared slightly better. The first single, ""Our Lives"" was featured in the 2004 Olympics ceremony, and charted at number 34 in the Billboard top 40. A final single, ""Anything"" performed decently with little promotion, charting at number 23 in the Adult Top 40. After the lack of label support with ""Two"", the band announced a hiatus. On June 4, 2005 they performed their last concert to date in Temecula, CA. During and after his time in the Calling, Band and Kamin co-wrote all of the band's songs. They also wrote songs for several"
"The Lonely Position of Neutral The Lonely Position of Neutral is the debut album by American rock band Trust Company. It was released on July 22, 2002 internationally and on July 23, 2002 in the United States; a version including two bonus tracks was released on February 19, 2003. ""The Lonely Position of Neutral"" is Trust Company's most successful album to date and was certified gold for sales in excess of 500,000 copies. The track ""Drop to Zero"" was also known as ""The Lonely Position of Neutral"" back when the band was known as 41Down, and was later remade for"
"normally did not write music, came up with the riff in the chorus. The album's hidden track ""A Silent Murder / Slow Jam"" was conceived as the intro for ""Taste the Poison"". Phillips said it was split into separate tracks after Marsala tracked ""this awesome melody"" over it. On July 22, 2005, ""In the Wake of Determination"" was announced for release in October, and ""We Don't Care Anymore"" was posted on the group's Myspace profile. ""Our Time Is Now"" was posted on Myspace on August 2. The group performed on the Warped Tour between August 3 and 15. ""We Don't"
"It's Been Awhile ""It's Been Awhile"" is a song recorded by American rock band Staind. It was released in March 2001 as the lead single from their album ""Break the Cycle"". The song is Staind's most successful and is their best-known song, becoming a No. 5 hit on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 in October 2001, their only song to reach the top 10. The song spent a second-best 20 weeks at No. 1 on the ""Billboard"" Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart (behind only ""Loser"" by 3 Doors Down) and a then-record 16 weeks at No. 1 on the ""Billboard"" Hot"
"Hypnotize (System of a Down song) ""Hypnotize"" is a song by Armenian American rock band System of a Down. It was released in October 2005 as the lead single from their fourth studio album of the same name. The video was filmed on September 28, 2005, at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It reached number one on ""Billboard's"" Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart and is the band's biggest international hit. The music video is mostly footage from one of the band's September 2005 concerts, (filmed at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan) but includes a CGI"
"and featured three UK top five singles: ""Go Let It Out"", ""Who Feels Love?"" and ""Sunday Morning Call"". ""Heathen Chemistry"" followed in July 2002, becoming Oasis' fifth consecutive number-one album in the UK and being certified triple platinum by the BPI. ""Don't Believe the Truth"", released in May 2005, topped the UK Albums Chart and produced the number-one singles ""Lyla"" and ""The Importance of Being Idle"". In November 2006, the band released a compilation album, ""Stop the Clocks"", which peaked at number two in the UK and was preceded by the release of an EP of the same name. Oasis"
"years, among others Ola Halén of power metal band Insania Sthlm. The longest lasting member in the past was Andi Kravljaca (ex: Heave, Elsesphere, now Silent Call), and it was with Kravljaca at the microphone that the band recorded their debut album ""Become"" (released in 2005), after landing a record deal with Finland's Lion Music. Prior to the release of ""Become"" in 2005, Tommy Karevik joined the band. ""Become"" was well received by the press and top scores were given everywhere. However, the band and Andi decided to part ways shortly after the recording process had ended and once more"
"""Back To Bedlam"" had hit the top spot the week previous. After five weeks at the top, he was then replaced by McFly, who scored their fourth chart topper with ""I'll Be OK"", the second release from their second album ""Wonderland"" which was to also top the album chart, making them the youngest band ever to have scored two UK number-one albums. Oasis then followed up their May chart topper ""Lyla"" with a second, ""The Importance of Being Idle"", which would be their final number one before their break up in 2009. Gorillaz then scored their first (and to date"
"The Absence The Absence is an American melodic death metal band from Tampa, Florida. Their style has been described as aggressive thrash metal with Scandinavian metal influences. They were previously signed to Metal Blade Records. The band released an eponymous EP in 2004 entitled, ""The Absence"", and followed up with their debut album, ""From Your Grave"", in 2005. The band's second album, ""Riders of the Plague"", was released in 2007. The album was praised in a review for finding an ""interesting balance"" between the genres death metal and thrash metal. In 2007, bassist Micheal Leon joined the band. Drummer Jeramie"
"UK. It included new songs such as ""I Just Wanna Be Loved"", which hit UK No. 4. However, their new-found success was short-lived and their fifth studio album, ""Don't Mind If I Do"", released in 1999, peaked at No. 64 in the UK. It included minor UK hits in ""Your Kisses Are Charity"" (UK No. 25) and ""Cold Shoulder"" (UK No. 43). The band went on to tour, then reunited again for a 20th anniversary concert in 2002 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. This performance was released on DVD the following year. Culture Club then became inactive again,"
"was dismissed, and the drummer left. The next academic year saw drummer, Oliver Davies join the band. The band changed their name first to Morphic Fields, and later to Killing Moon. Their first single, ""Isabelle"" was released on 24 April 2005 on Fierce Panda Records. Their next single, ""Demons"", was released on 26 September 2005 by their permanent label, Transgressive Records and sold out its 1,500 copies in a day. After the free-download ""Wicked Owl"", the chart eligible ""Tendency"", reached No. 37 in the UK Singles Chart. Next single ""Children"", was championed by Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe, and was"