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Jim Noir is a British singer-songwriter from Davyhulme in Manchester, England.
Noir, real name Alan Roberts (his stage moniker is in homage to Vic Reeves, whose real name is Jim Moir), has released two albums to date - 2005’s Tower Of Love and the self-titled Jim Noir in 2008. The album and all of the preceding EPs were self-recorded at Noir’s home in the suburb of Chorlton in Manchester. His music has been described as psychedelic pop and compared to The Beach Boys, The Beta Band, The Bees and fellow Mancunian Badly Drawn Boy. He is also known for a slightly eccentric dress sense, frequently appearing in a bowler hat. Noir is a multi-instrumentalist, playing all the instruments on his work.
He is currently signed to Seattle-based indie label Barsuk Records in the States, whilst Atlantic UK licence him from Manchester label My Dad Recordings.
Noir released the single “My Patch” in the UK in 2006 and the same year Adidas used Eanie Meany for their World Cup advertising (Josè +10, second part). The song begins “If you don’t give my football back, I’m gonna get my dad on you.”
Noir, real name Alan Roberts (his stage moniker is in homage to Vic Reeves, whose real name is Jim Moir), has released two albums to date - 2005’s Tower Of Love and the self-titled Jim Noir in 2008. The album and all of the preceding EPs were self-recorded at Noir’s home in the suburb of Chorlton in Manchester. His music has been described as psychedelic pop and compared to The Beach Boys, The Beta Band, The Bees and fellow Mancunian Badly Drawn Boy. He is also known for a slightly eccentric dress sense, frequently appearing in a bowler hat. Noir is a multi-instrumentalist, playing all the instruments on his work.
He is currently signed to Seattle-based indie label Barsuk Records in the States, whilst Atlantic UK licence him from Manchester label My Dad Recordings.
Noir released the single “My Patch” in the UK in 2006 and the same year Adidas used Eanie Meany for their World Cup advertising (Josè +10, second part). The song begins “If you don’t give my football back, I’m gonna get my dad on you.”
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Jim Noir: I Me You I'm Your
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sydjuice wrote:
I couldnt agree with me moe either.
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rebecca01 wrote:
I couldn't agree with sydjuice more.
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clark_ wrote:
That's crazy. His music is so fresh, he deserves 10.000.000 more scrobbles.
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sydjuice wrote:
This shit is banging.
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Pshyk wrote:
oh, he's great :)
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paulxne wrote:
woah i like what im listening to.
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clark_ wrote:
only 600 000 Scrobbles???
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Belnog wrote:
He is The man! Super ultra fantástico! às vezes soa como a ousadia dos Mutantes!
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GigLeaf wrote:
photos and video from incredible london show in april here - http://gigcam.blogspot.com/2008/04/jim-noir.html
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oblongmouth wrote:
I'm a little worried - Jim's web site and myspace aren't very up to date & there's nowt about touring or anything. I'll be gutted if he's been dropped :(
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thesky_7 wrote:
magnificent
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Lovin' the new album.
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InASafePlace wrote:
Wow I really felt the new album sucked when I first heard it in March, now I think it's good. Feels like I'm listening to a totally different album...
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kiwitea wrote:
The new album is amaaazing
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dazed2 wrote:
I posted a new image. Latest Album ' Jim Noir' is very nice
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sudden_rush wrote:
Wow, I would love to see him live :/
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Kiru_Biru wrote:
He's great, isn't he?
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squipso wrote:
ice cream
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seamantis wrote:
Saw Jim at an SFA gig. Was very good. All right was the highlight.
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whalleyrange wrote:
The album is outstanding. Should be the feel good hit of the summer, if there's any justice. Enjoyed the performance at the Breeders gig at the academy last month too. Nice one Jim/Alan. Good to see a local boy doing well.
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BEEP FEST! - Deaf Institute - Manchester
25 Sep 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/jimnoir
Coming to a Deaf Institute near and actually in, Manchester!The wonderful super talented, punctual, magic voiced, nice haircutted BEEP SEALS have organised a lovely festival type shenanigan at the Dea. …
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3 May 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/jimnoir
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