Universal Honey is a Canadian power pop band.[1] The band released seven albums.
Universal Honey | |
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| Origin | Canada |
| Genres | Power pop, Pop rock, Rock |
| Years active | 1992–present |
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History
editThe group was formed in 1992 by bassist Johnny Sinclair and singer/guitarist Leslie Stanwyck, both formerly of The Pursuit of Happiness.[2] They were joined by guitarist Simon Craig and Tim Timleck on drums.[3] Their first album, Magic Basement, was released in 1993.
Universal Honey toured extensively as an opening act for Duran Duran and the Goo Goo Dolls.[4] The band also opened for The Heads at the NXNE festival.[5]
The band had moderate radio success in Canada in 1996 with the single "Any Road Back" from their album Earth Moon Transit, which was played on MTV2.[3]
In 2004 Universal Honey released their seventh album, Vicious Circles.[6]
After a hiatus, Universal Honey released their eighth album, Dandelion, in 2023.[7]
Discography
edit- Magic Basement (1993)
- Earth Moon Transit (1996)
- Universal Honey (1999)[8]
- Fearless (2001)
- Invincible (2002)
- Can't Stop Thinking About Christmas (2003)
- Vicious Circles (2004)
- Dandelion (2023)
References
edit- ^ Stoute, Lenny (2 September 2003). "You've come a long way, Honey". Toronto Star. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
- ^ Michael Barclay; Ian A. D. Jack; Jason Schneider (2011). Have Not Been the Same: The CanRock Renaissance 1985-1995. ECW Press. pp. 298–. ISBN 978-1-55022-992-9.
- ^ a b "Universal Honey". AllMusic, by Gina Boldman
- ^ "Rock's New Wrinkle: How local musicians thrive (up to and past) 55". Cam Fuller, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Cam Fuller, November 18, 2015
- ^ Dave Bullard. "Universal Honey Eearth Moon Transit" The Medium - December 2, 1996 (Vol. 23, No. 14)
- ^ "Music Reviews: Universal Honey Vicious Circles". The Times, Shreveport, Louisiana, August 6, 2004 Page 40
- ^ "Universal Honey Celebrates 30 Years with New Album. The Patch, February 15, 2023
- ^ "Universal Honey Universal Honey". Exclaim!, By Gary Rusak Oct 01, 1999