The A.M. was an American rock band from New York City formed in 2002 by rock musician Michael Tighe, formerly of the Jeff Buckley Band. Members also included bassist Andrew Wyatt and drummer Parker Kindred.
History After Jeff Buckley's death, Michael Tighe and Parker Kindred formed Black Beetle, along with Buckley's last girlfriend Joan Wasser.Pitchfork review of "Real Life" by Joan as Police Woman. When Black Beetle split, with Wasser embarking on a solo career, Tighe and Kindred formed The A.M., along with bassist Andrew Wyatt.Counterculture review of The A.M. Their self-titled album was issued in 2003 on Storm Music. With influences ranging from 1970s glam rock to Joy Division and The Smiths,Manchester Evening News interview, 2003 their sound has seen comparisons with Suede, David Bowie, King Crimson,popmatters review of The A.M. Roxy Music, and T.Rex.indielondon review of The A.M. As well as playing around the United States, they toured the United Kingdom and Ireland in 2003/4, as well as a date in Paris, receiving a positive critical reaction."The AM at The Charlotte" – review by Ruth Pott-Negrine The A.M at The Hub 13/12/03 – Fashion.ie Ireland
Discography
Singles The Utopia EP (2002) "If I Was The Sheriff" (2003, Storm Music) "Utopia" (2004, Storm Music)
Albums The A.M. (2003, Storm Music) 1. Changeling 2. If I Was the Sheriff 3. Utopia 4. Isolation 5. It's Pouring 6. It's Not for Me 7. Spellbound 8. Deep City Diver 9. Transgression 10. Chanay 11. There Is a Time 12. Colors Are Beginning to Deepen
References
External links Unofficial Website BBC Manchester review of The A.M. LeedsMusicScene review of The A.M. by Danny Carr Drowned in Sound review of The A.M. by Neil Jones Uncut magazine review of The A.M.