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Initially formed by Julianne Regan (former Gene Loves Jezebel bassist), the talented guitarist Tim Bricheno, and bassist Andy Cousin, All About Eve released their first single D for Desire in 1985, but were only able to strike a record deal with Phonogram in 1987 after the release of the single Flowers in our Hair. Their first self-titled full-length album gathered some of their best songs ever including Shelter from the Rain featuring The Mission's Wayne Hussey on backing vocals, and their most acclaimed UK top 10 chart single Martha's Harbour. In 1989, AAE follow their debut with the equally praised second album 'Scarlet And Other Stories'. In 1990, Tim decided to leave AAE to join The Sisters of Mercy, leaving a huge void that was judiciously filled with The Church's own Marty Willson-Piper, enabling AAE to move along with the release of 'Touched By Jesus' in 1991. In 1992, the Eves parted ways with their label Phonogram, signed with MCA records, and released their last album 'Ultraviolet'. Ultraviolet departed from the dreamy acoustic ballads of AAE, and was marked with Marty's electric guitars and heavier drums... a combination that alienated their long devoted fans.
But apart from 'Ultraviolet', AAE have put together some of the most heartfelt, dreamy, folk-gothic ballads ever, always delivered with astouding conviction.
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