Athlete (band)
Athlete are an English band from South London. Their second album is widely regarded as their breakthrough and they have released two singles so far from the album.
Athlete | |
|---|---|
 Athlete performing in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Deptford, London, England |
| Genres | Indie rock Alternative rock |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Parlophone (UK) Astralwerks (USA) |
| Website | http://www.athlete.mu/ |
| Members | Joel Pott Carey Willets Steve Roberts Tim Wanstall |
Discography
Albums
- Vehicles and Animals – (April 7, 2003) #19 UK
- Tourist – (January 31, 2005) #1 UK
- Beyond the Neighbourhood – (September 3, 2007) #5 UK
Singles
| Year | Song | UK Singles Chart | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | "Athlete (EP)" | 85 | |
| 2002 | "You Got the Style" | 37 | Vehicles and Animals |
| 2002 | "Beautiful" | 41 | Vehicles and Animals |
| 2003 | "El Salvador" | 31 | Vehicles and Animals |
| 2003 | "Westside" | 42 | Vehicles and Animals |
| 2003 | "You Got the Style" re-issue | 42 | Vehicles and Animals |
| 2005 | "Wires" | 4 | Tourist |
| 2005 | "Half Light" | 16 | Tourist |
| 2005 | "Tourist" | 43 | Tourist |
| [2005 | "Twenty Four Hours" / "Stand In the Sun" | 42 | Tourist |
| 2007 | "Hurricane" | 31 | Beyond the Neighbourhood |
| 2007 | "Tokyo" | 198 | Beyond the Neighbourhood |
| 2008 | "The Outsiders EP | Beyond the Neighbourhood |
Compilations
Athlete tracks have appeared on the following compilation CDs:
| Year | Compilation | Track |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Album Vol. 4 | "Westside" |
| 2004 | The Alternative Album Vol. 2 | "Westside" |
| 2004 | The Best Bands in the World...Ever | "Beautiful" |
| 2004 | The Best Bands 2004 | "You Got The Style" |
| 2005 | The Alternative Album Vol. 3 | "Shake Those Windows" |
| 2005 | The Album: Music from EMI | "Wires" |
| 2005 | Acoustic Vol.5: Acoustic 05 | "You Got The Style" |
| 2005 | The Album Vol. 6 | "Half Light" |
| 2006 | The Last Kiss Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | "El Salvador" |
| 2006 | The Ultimate Bands - The Classic Anthems | "Wires" |
| 2006 | Relaxing Songs 2006 | "Wires" |
| 2007 | The Saturday Sessions | "God Only Knows" (Cover) |
| 2007 | Top Gear: Seriously Cool Driving Music | "El Salvador" |
