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"NME (September '06)"

"Formed over a mutual love of Lego and currently storming their way up with their blend of classic BritPop, R&B and Jazz" - New Musical Express


"SandMan (October '06)"

"Halting. Stop what you're doing and listen to the soul" - SandMan Magazine


"Club Fandango E-Zine (January '06)"

"CENSORED are out of this world . . . talent and sheer confidence" - Club Fandango


"SohoStrut (October '06)"

"Censored's excellent live reputation is growing through the UK and abroad. They've done some memorable gigs, they are tighter than ever and have put together some very strong demos indeed" - SohoStrut.co.uk


"SohoStrut Live Review (August '06)"

Censored Leeds Festival Warm-Up Show @ The Rendez-Vous, Matlock (August '06)

Its a rainy night in Matlock, where all roads are heading to the excellent little venue that is Rendez-Vous. There's an expectant crowd in the house for tonight's pre-festival warm up gig. A solid fan base is in evidence. Its a vibe that exudes positive energy.

In the midst of it all is the “Censored Barmy Army”. The travelling support who have been there from the beginning. Ilkestonia Perry Boys to a man, they grace every gig that Censored play. The spearhead - Sam The Man, Big Jim and Johnny Boy (yes, the one the song's named after) - and the rest can be relied upon to be in the crowd cheering the three onstage on for all they're worth. And they sense the big time is on its way.

The night kicks off with pure quality - first up are The Starrlings. They're a five piece from the same Derbyshire town as Censored. They deliver an accomplished mix of rock at its traditional best with a soulful heart and youthful dynamism. In places they offer a reminder of The Faces at their Ronnie Lane-esque finest, in others they have a feel of the classic Spencer Davies mid sixties Hammond fuelled groove. Tunes of particular note include “Looking Through Me” and “Cool Cats”. Check them out at http://www.myspace.com/thestarrlings. They‘re well worth it.

And then it's Censored, the trio who seem to be conquering all before them. And the news is that they're stronger than ever. The new tunes from earlier this year - “When You Come Along”, “Seen The Light” and the awesome “Your Eyes Are Made Of Gold” - have been incorporated in their live set with ease. They sit neatly alongside established songs such as “All You Have To Do Is Ask” and “Get It On”.

But they are not a band to rest on their laurels. There are more additions to the repertoire. “Play The Game” is an infectious tune about their neighbouring Nottingham. And “Time On My Hands” has that Beatles/Small Faces/Kinks feel that they do so well.

In Matlock they are on fire. They have a confidence that tells the world they know they're about to break into something big. Watch them belt out “Johnny Boy”, slow it down for Nathan's acoustic “Something Sweet”, and get the adrenalin pumping again for their Sam Cooke cover “Shake”. Not forgetting Matt's superb rendition of “English Rose” and older tunes such as “SOS“. Then they start to jam and its pure Humble Pie meets early Led Zeppelin - and the unmistakeable “Whole Lotta Love” - from Matt and Nathan's flamboyance on the frets, to Chris's full on mastery of the rhythm known as pure groove on the skins. You can't wait to see them gracing the nation's TV screens.

We may not have to wait too long. When you read this, they'll be in the midst of a nationwide NME college tour. And who knows what will come along after it all. Something for the Barmy Army to cheer, no doubt. They're mad for it. - SohoStrut.co.uk


"Drowned in Sound Live Review (September '06)"

"Censored possess a handful of decent tunes, and more importantly, a spate of energy that is captivating from start to finish, which culminates with a blinding cover of Sam Cooke's 'Shake'. Ones to watch and move your feet to, for sure. 10/10"
- Drowned in Sound


"Exposed (October '06)"

"The best band in Nottingham. Great songs and image. Great people. And a great following to match." - Exposed Magazine


"Radio Coma (November '06)"

"Ones to watch for 2007. The best live band I have seen for a long time" - Radio Coma Magazine


"LeftLion (November '06)"

"At the front of the Nottingham music scene" - Nottingham LeftLion Magazine


"Scooterist Scene (August '06)"

"The Best Young Band in the World" - Scooterist Scene Magazine


Discography

Two years worth of Demos produced.

Currently selecting from a batch of well known producers and a UK label for an EP plus piecing together supporting UK dates for the new year in the run up to slots already confirmed at SxSW in Texas USA.

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How 2 Escape!
'A handy and hearty guide to escaping a mundane life'

Part 1: Live and Be Glad To Be Alive
Live through England, missed penalties, constant reminders and the death of a princess. Live for England at the mercy of the Australian greasy haired bowling attack awaiting a noble giant knight named Freddie to save the day. Live in England in the pissy weather, the inconsistent temperature and the grey skies. Live the hairstyles, the shoes, the clothes and the dream. Live with grim northern monkeys and soft southern dandies, take it all in and be sure to take notes. But most of all just Live and be glad to be alive. Take Time in your hands and do whatever the [CENSORED] you want with it!!!

Part 2: Form A Band
After a few years have festered away and the days have been summoned and subsequently swallowed by the albatross of time find yourself, find your brothers and find music. Find Chris Goring, Nathan Clarke and Matt Henshaw. One a musical historian and former footballer on the first rung of the Coventry City FC academy ladder. One a psychedelic moose loving county cricket playing beatnik with Eyes Made Of Gold. And the other a connoisseur of pop music with an unhealthy obsession for someone born between a war and a rocket flying. Learn your craft, be a gang and build an army. Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum.

Part 3: Play The Game (But Never Lose Sight Of Your Aim)
Listen and learn. Don't forget mothers cookery tips and always use a pinch of salt. You can indeed Play The Game but you must always always stand by your name and you must never never lose sight of your aim (which is of course to escape, and if you're a little forgetful of this then start your own monthly club night in Nottingham and name it thusly, 'The Great Escape'). Indeed Play the Game, play people like Subbuteo or Lego Men and play the music . . . Loud!

Part 4: Get It On
We all know that action speaks louder than words, and Otis Redding is a man of great experience to be giving out information like this, therefore you have to go out and do it. There's no point talking about living your life in the city if YOU are not going to go and find a way out. YOU gotta make it happen. YOU gotta live your life for the stars that shine. I forget now who put these ideas into our heads but alas we are eternally grateful. The world will definitely be thankful and definitely cheer your existence When YOU Come Along, and there's no maybe about it!!

Good luck escapees!! Be sure to come back and let us know how you get on. Censored will be holding seminars up and down the country, at home and abroad and are always open to conversation. Spread the Peace, the Love and the Positive Energy.

About the authors . . . .

Borne of Nottingham, the land of Robin Hood and Maid Marian, Torvill and Dean, Tricky Trees and Magnificent Magpies, there stirs a musical trio that strums, plucks, booms and thumps like nothing you've ever heard before. This musical trio and your new favourite band is Censored. Censored by name, however the sentiment, emotion and honesty is totally uncensored and soulful. Thus highlighting one of the many ambiguities of these 21st Century merry men and band of brothers, Chris Goring, Nathan Clarke and Matt Henshaw.

If you would like to know more about this publication or any other works by this author . . . . All You Gotta Do Is Ask.