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| label = Ultimate, [[A&M Records|A&M]], [[One Little Indian]], Imprint Music | | label = Ultimate, [[A&M Records|A&M]], [[One Little Indian]], Imprint Music | ||
| website = {{URL|senser.co.uk/}} | | website = {{URL|senser.co.uk/}} | ||
| current_members = Heitham Al-Sayed<br />Kerstin Haigh<br />Nick Michaelson<br />James Barrett<br />John Morgan | | current_members = Heitham Al-Sayed<br />Kerstin Haigh<br />Nick Michaelson<br />James Barrett<br />John Morgan<br />Alan "Deckwrecka" Gold<ref>https://www.soundspheremag.com/features/senser-reflect-on-stacked-up-and-give-info-on-new-album/</ref><br /> | ||
| past_members = Erika Footman<br />Paul Soden<br />Alan Haggarty<br /> | | past_members = Erika Footman<br />Paul Soden<br />Alan Haggarty<br />Steve Morton<br />Andy Clinton | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
Senser were formed in | Senser were formed in 1989 in South West London.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Senser |url=https://www.youtube.com/user/senserband/about |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=YouTube |language=en}}</ref> | ||
In 1992, they were joined by [[Spiral Tribe]] D.J, Andy Clinton.<ref name="Strong">Strong, Martin C. (1999) ''The Great Alternative & Indie Discography'', Canongate, {{ISBN|0-86241-913-1}}, p. 551</ref> The band toured in support of psychedelic rockers the [[Ozric Tentacles]] in 1992.<ref name="Strong" /> In 1993, the band were signed to Ultimate Records. | In 1992, they were joined by [[Spiral Tribe]] D.J, Andy Clinton.<ref name="Strong">Strong, Martin C. (1999) ''The Great Alternative & Indie Discography'', Canongate, {{ISBN|0-86241-913-1}}, p. 551</ref> The band toured in support of psychedelic rockers the [[Ozric Tentacles]] in 1992.<ref name="Strong" /> In 1993, the band were signed to Ultimate Records. | ||
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In 1993, Senser released two indie singles on Ultimate – "Eject" and "The Key".<ref name="LarkinHR">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Heavy Rock]]|editor=[[Colin Larkin (writer)|Colin Larkin]]|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]|date=1999|edition=First|isbn=0-7535-0257-7|page=393}}</ref> The latter would appear on [[NME]] Singles of the Week 1993 album.<ref>{{Citation |title=Various - New Musical Express Singles Of The Week 1993 |date=1994 |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/990017-Various-New-Musical-Express-Singles-Of-The-Week-1993?srsltid=AfmBOop2Q2Ok-lzcMlPwqsVbxWe8rTmSqrhaMa2xgQ1xws4i8gcYQhDl |access-date=2025-01-04 |language=en}}</ref> | In 1993, Senser released two indie singles on Ultimate – "Eject" and "The Key".<ref name="LarkinHR">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Heavy Rock]]|editor=[[Colin Larkin (writer)|Colin Larkin]]|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]|date=1999|edition=First|isbn=0-7535-0257-7|page=393}}</ref> The latter would appear on [[NME]] Singles of the Week 1993 album.<ref>{{Citation |title=Various - New Musical Express Singles Of The Week 1993 |date=1994 |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/990017-Various-New-Musical-Express-Singles-Of-The-Week-1993?srsltid=AfmBOop2Q2Ok-lzcMlPwqsVbxWe8rTmSqrhaMa2xgQ1xws4i8gcYQhDl |access-date=2025-01-04 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
In March 1994, Senser released their third single, "Switch", which entered the [[UK Singles Chart]] at number 39.<ref name="LarkinHR"/> Senser's first album, ''Stacked Up'', was released in May 1994,<ref name="LarkinHR"/> and entered the [[UK Albums Chart]] at number 4.<ref name=" | In March 1994, Senser released their third single, "Switch", which entered the [[UK Singles Chart]] at number 39.<ref name="LarkinHR"/> Senser's first album, ''Stacked Up'', was released in May 1994,<ref name="LarkinHR"/> and entered the [[UK Albums Chart]] at number 4.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
At the beginning of 1995, Senser toured the UK supported by [[Skunk Anansie]] before setting off to tour the United States with [[Moby]]. It was during this tour that the band decided to split over musical differences.<ref name="LarkinHR"/> Al-Sayed and Morgan left to form a new band with Haggis called [[Lodestar (band)|Lodestar]].<ref name="Strong" /> The remaining members of Senser found a new drummer, Paul Soden, and set about writing Senser's second album.<ref name="LarkinHR"/> | At the beginning of 1995, Senser toured the UK supported by [[Skunk Anansie]] before setting off to tour the United States with [[Moby]]. It was during this tour that the band decided to split over musical differences.<ref name="LarkinHR"/> Al-Sayed and Morgan left to form a new band with Haggis called [[Lodestar (band)|Lodestar]].<ref name="Strong" /> The remaining members of Senser found a new drummer, Paul Soden, and set about writing Senser's second album.<ref name="LarkinHR"/> | ||
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In 2014, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut ''Stacked Up'', the band re-released the album in expanded edition with a remastered version of the original tracks on the first CD, and bonus tracks from the era (remixes and previously unreleased songs) on the second disc.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.senser.co.uk/senser-merchandise-shop/stacked-up-xx/|title=Stacked Up XX|website=Senser.com}}</ref> | In 2014, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut ''Stacked Up'', the band re-released the album in expanded edition with a remastered version of the original tracks on the first CD, and bonus tracks from the era (remixes and previously unreleased songs) on the second disc.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.senser.co.uk/senser-merchandise-shop/stacked-up-xx/|title=Stacked Up XX|website=Senser.com}}</ref> | ||
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the band uploaded a cover of [[The Who]]'s [[Baba O'Riley]] on their YouTube channel on June 28, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPw3JXLtklA|title=Senser's YouTube channel|website=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> | |||
The band released "Ryot Pump", their first song since 2013 on August 1, 2025. It will be part of their upcoming album ''Sonic Dissidence'', which will be out in October 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sonicabuse.com/senser-return-with-ryot-pump/|title=Senser Return With “Ryot Pump”|website=Sonicabuse.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.shiiineon.com/track-of-the-week-senser-ryot-pump/|title=Track of the Week: Senser 'Ryot Pump'|website=shiiineon.com}}</ref> | |||
==Soundtracks to films== | ==Soundtracks to films== | ||
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Senser's song "States of Mind" from ''[[Stacked Up]]'', was used as the soundtrack to the well-known [[demoscene]] production, ''State of Mind'', by Bomb.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=26 |title=State of Mind by Bomb :: pouët.net |website=Pouet.net |access-date=1 February 2014}}</ref> | Senser's song "States of Mind" from ''[[Stacked Up]]'', was used as the soundtrack to the well-known [[demoscene]] production, ''State of Mind'', by Bomb.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pouet.net/prod.php?which=26 |title=State of Mind by Bomb :: pouët.net |website=Pouet.net |access-date=1 February 2014}}</ref> | ||
In 2012, one of their songs was also used in the soundtrack to the film '' | In 2012, one of their songs was also used in the soundtrack to the film ''Learning Hebrew: A Gothsploitation Movie''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.learninghebrew.wibbell.co.uk/ |title=Learning Hebrew: A Gothsploitation Movie |website=Learninghebrew.wibbell.co.uk |access-date=1 February 2014}}</ref> | ||
==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
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{{columns-start}} | {{columns-start}} | ||
'''''[[Stacked Up]]''''' (1994) Ultimate/[[A&M Records|A&M]] | '''''[[Stacked Up]]''''' (1994) Ultimate/[[A&M Records|A&M]] | ||
[[UK Albums Chart|UK]] No. | [[UK Albums Chart|UK]] No. 4<ref name="Strong" /> | ||
:# States of Mind | :# States of Mind | ||
:# The Key | :# The Key | ||
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{{column}} | {{column}} | ||
'''''Asylum''''' (1998) Ultimate | '''''Asylum''''' (1998) Ultimate | ||
UK No. | UK No. 73<ref name="Strong" /> | ||
:# Book of Flies | :# Book of Flies | ||
:# Charming Demons | :# Charming Demons | ||
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:# Chemtrails | :# Chemtrails | ||
:# Let There Be War | :# Let There Be War | ||
{{columns-end}} | |||
{{columns-start}} | |||
'''''Sonic Dissidence''''' (2025) | |||
:# Ryot Pump | |||
:# Optimus | |||
:# Old World | |||
:# Full Body Rebellion | |||
:# End Of Days | |||
:# Already Dead | |||
:# Bleak Division | |||
:# Air Loom | |||
:# Black Wings | |||
:# Harbinger | |||
:# Carrier Wave | |||
{{columns-end}} | {{columns-end}} | ||
===Singles=== | ===Singles=== | ||
*"Eject" (1993), Ultimate | *"Eject" (1993), Ultimate | ||
*"The Key" (1993), Ultimate – [[UK Singles Chart|UK]] | *"The Key" (1993), Ultimate – [[UK Singles Chart|UK]] No. 47<ref name="Strong" /> | ||
*"Switch" (1994), Ultimate – UK | *"Switch" (1994), Ultimate – UK No. 39<ref name="Strong" /> | ||
*"Age of Panic" (1994), Ultimate – UK | *"Age of Panic" (1994), Ultimate – UK No. 52<ref name="Strong" /> | ||
*"Charming Demons" (1996), Ultimate – UK | *"Charming Demons" (1996), Ultimate – UK No. 42<ref name="Strong" /> | ||
*"Adrenalin" (1998), Ultimate - UK | *"Adrenalin" (1998), Ultimate - UK No. 85.<ref name=":0" /> No. 14 UK Independent Single Chart<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=1993-09-25 |title=SENSER |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/29288/senser/ |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Official Charts |language=en}}</ref> | ||
*"Breed" (1998), Ultimate - UK | *"Breed" (1998), Ultimate - UK no. 76.<ref name=":0" /> No. 9 UK Independent Singles Chart <ref name=":0" /> | ||
*"Weatherman", Ultimate – promo only | *"Weatherman", Ultimate – promo only | ||
*''De:Senser'' EP (1998), Ultimate | *''De:Senser'' EP (1998), Ultimate | ||
*"The Brunt" (2004), One Little Indian - | *"The Brunt" (2004), One Little Indian - No. 33 UK Independent Singles Chart <ref name=":0" /> | ||
*"Bulletproof" / "Crucible" (2004), One Little Indian | *"Bulletproof" / "Crucible" (2004), One Little Indian | ||
*"Resistance Now" (2009), Imprint | *"Resistance Now" (2009), Imprint | ||
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==Members== | ==Members== | ||
===Current=== | ===Current=== | ||
* | * Heitham Al-Sayed – vocals, percussion <small>(1991–1995, 1999, 2003–present)</small> | ||
* | * Kerstin Haigh – vocals, flute <small>(1991–1999, 2003–2011, 2015–present)</small> | ||
* James Barrett – bass <small>(1991–1999, 2003–present)</small> | |||
* | * Nick Michaelson – guitar <small>(1991–1999, 2003–present)</small> | ||
* | * John Morgan – drums <small>(1991–1995, 1999, 2003–present)</small> | ||
* Alan "Deckwrecka" Gold – turntables <small>(2024–present)</small><ref>https://www.soundspheremag.com/features/senser-reflect-on-stacked-up-and-give-info-on-new-album/</ref> | |||
=== Former === | === Former === | ||
* Steve Morton ( | * Steve Morton – drums <small>(1991–1992)</small> | ||
* Alan "Hagos/Haggis" Haggarty | * Alan "Hagos/Haggis" Haggarty – sound engineering, programming, producer <small>(1992–1994, 1999, 2003–2004)</small> | ||
* Paul Soden – drums <small>(1995–1999)</small> | |||
* Paul Soden ( | * Erika Footman – vocals <small>(2011–2015)</small> | ||
* Erika Footman ( | * Andy "Awe" Clinton – turntables <small>(1992–1999, 2003–2017)</small> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|refs=<ref name=discogs>{{cite web|title=Senser – Biting Rhymes|url=http://www.discogs.com/Senser-Biting-Rhymes/release/3257851|website=Discogs.com|access-date=17 April 2015}}</ref>}} | {{Reflist|refs=<ref name=discogs>{{cite web|title=Senser – Biting Rhymes|url=http://www.discogs.com/Senser-Biting-Rhymes/release/3257851|website=Discogs.com|access-date=17 April 2015}}</ref>}} | ||
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[[Category:Rapcore groups]] | [[Category:Rapcore groups]] | ||
[[Category:English rap rock groups]] | [[Category:English rap rock groups]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:British rap metal musical groups]] | ||
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Senser are an English rap rock band, originally formed in South West London.
History
Senser were formed in 1989 in South West London.[2]
In 1992, they were joined by Spiral Tribe D.J, Andy Clinton.[3] The band toured in support of psychedelic rockers the Ozric Tentacles in 1992.[3] In 1993, the band were signed to Ultimate Records.
In 1993, Senser released two indie singles on Ultimate – "Eject" and "The Key".[4] The latter would appear on NME Singles of the Week 1993 album.[5]
In March 1994, Senser released their third single, "Switch", which entered the UK Singles Chart at number 39.[4] Senser's first album, Stacked Up, was released in May 1994,[4] and entered the UK Albums Chart at number 4.[6]
At the beginning of 1995, Senser toured the UK supported by Skunk Anansie before setting off to tour the United States with Moby. It was during this tour that the band decided to split over musical differences.[4] Al-Sayed and Morgan left to form a new band with Haggis called Lodestar.[3] The remaining members of Senser found a new drummer, Paul Soden, and set about writing Senser's second album.[4]
In the summer of 1998, Haigh was able to tour and the band released the second album, Asylum.[4] Once again musical differences became apparent and by February 1999 the band decided to split.
In 2003, the original line-up reunited originally to perform for one show, but decided to re-form and record again. They released their third studio album SCHEMAtic in 2004.
In 2009, they released How To Do Battle.[7]
In 2013, they released their fifth album To the Capsules via Pledgemusic and toured with Erika Footman on vocals in place of Kerstin Haigh.[8]
In 2014, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut Stacked Up, the band re-released the album in expanded edition with a remastered version of the original tracks on the first CD, and bonus tracks from the era (remixes and previously unreleased songs) on the second disc.[9]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the band uploaded a cover of The Who's Baba O'Riley on their YouTube channel on June 28, 2020.[10]
The band released "Ryot Pump", their first song since 2013 on August 1, 2025. It will be part of their upcoming album Sonic Dissidence, which will be out in October 2025.[11][12]
Soundtracks to films
"The Key" was used as part of the cult extreme 1990s ski film, The Tribe.
Senser's song "States of Mind" from Stacked Up, was used as the soundtrack to the well-known demoscene production, State of Mind, by Bomb.[13]
In 2012, one of their songs was also used in the soundtrack to the film Learning Hebrew: A Gothsploitation Movie.[14]
Discography
Albums
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Stacked Up (1994) Ultimate/A&M UK No. 4[3]
- States of Mind
- The Key
- Switch
- Age of Panic
- What's Going On
- One Touch One Bounce
- Stubborn
- Door Game
- Peanut Head
- Peace
- Eject
- No Comply
- Worth
Asylum (1998) Ultimate UK No. 73[3]
- Book of Flies
- Charming Demons
- Adrenaline
- Strange Asylum
- Burn Out
- Desensitised
- Breed
- Lizard
- Oyster
- Weatherman
Asylum (Limited Edition) (1998) "Senser Vs. De:Senser"
- Charming Demons (DJ "Awe" mix)
- Eye Kaleid
- Tried & Untested
- Om (Harry Hogg mix)
- Rows of People
- Gabba Man
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Parallel Charge (2001) Strike Back
- Age Of Panic
- Charming Demons
- States Of Mind
- Strange Asylum
- Switch
- Breed
- The Key
- Adrenalin
- Eject
- Lizard
- Stubborn
- Book of Flies
- No Comply
- Desensitized
SCHEMAtic (2004) One Little Indian
- Silent By
- 101 Infoburner
- Bulletproof
- Formula Milk
- Crucible
- Return to Zombie Island
- An Astounding Spectacle
- Photographed Files
- Bomb Factories
- A Conscious War
- The Brunt
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How To Do Battle (2009) Imprint
- Wake Up, You're On Fire
- Resistance Now
- Brightest Rays
- 2 3 Clear
- Dictator Bling
- End Of The World Show
- Smoking Paranoia
- Sandhurst in Zero G
- So Refined
- Hex
- Fairytale
- Lights Out
- Arturo
- Blind (iTunes Bonus Track)
To The Capsules (2013)
- Devoid
- Time Travel Scratch
- Witch Village
- Wounded Spectre
- Break The Order
- Alpha Omega
- Liquidity
- Echelon
- Chemtrails
- Let There Be War
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Sonic Dissidence (2025)
- Ryot Pump
- Optimus
- Old World
- Full Body Rebellion
- End Of Days
- Already Dead
- Bleak Division
- Air Loom
- Black Wings
- Harbinger
- Carrier Wave
Singles
- "Eject" (1993), Ultimate
- "The Key" (1993), Ultimate – UK No. 47[3]
- "Switch" (1994), Ultimate – UK No. 39[3]
- "Age of Panic" (1994), Ultimate – UK No. 52[3]
- "Charming Demons" (1996), Ultimate – UK No. 42[3]
- "Adrenalin" (1998), Ultimate - UK No. 85.[6] No. 14 UK Independent Single Chart[6]
- "Breed" (1998), Ultimate - UK no. 76.[6] No. 9 UK Independent Singles Chart [6]
- "Weatherman", Ultimate – promo only
- De:Senser EP (1998), Ultimate
- "The Brunt" (2004), One Little Indian - No. 33 UK Independent Singles Chart [6]
- "Bulletproof" / "Crucible" (2004), One Little Indian
- "Resistance Now" (2009), Imprint
- Biting Rhymes EP (2011), Imprint – features hiphop covers[15]
Videos/DVDs
- States of Mind (1995), Ultimate (VHS)
- Live at the Underworld (2006), Ignite (DVD/CD)
Members
Current
- Heitham Al-Sayed – vocals, percussion (1991–1995, 1999, 2003–present)
- Kerstin Haigh – vocals, flute (1991–1999, 2003–2011, 2015–present)
- James Barrett – bass (1991–1999, 2003–present)
- Nick Michaelson – guitar (1991–1999, 2003–present)
- John Morgan – drums (1991–1995, 1999, 2003–present)
- Alan "Deckwrecka" Gold – turntables (2024–present)[16]
Former
- Steve Morton – drums (1991–1992)
- Alan "Hagos/Haggis" Haggarty – sound engineering, programming, producer (1992–1994, 1999, 2003–2004)
- Paul Soden – drums (1995–1999)
- Erika Footman – vocals (2011–2015)
- Andy "Awe" Clinton – turntables (1992–1999, 2003–2017)
References
Bibliography
- In Performance (New York Times)
- Rolling Stone Magazine - Transglobal Underground reviewTemplate:Dead linkTemplate:Cbignore
External links
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