Part Chimp

Part Chimp
Part Chimp performing in 2008
Part Chimp performing in 2008
Background information
OriginCamberwell, London, England
Genres
Years active2000–2011, 2016–present
LabelsRock Action, Gringo
Members
  • Tim Cedar
  • Jon Hamilton
  • Iain Hinchliffe
  • Joe McLaughlin
  • Robin Freeman
Past members
  • Tracy Bellaries
  • Nick Prior

Part Chimp is an English noise rock band from Camberwell, London, that was formed by Tim Cedar, Jon Hamilton and Nick Prior in 2000. Their current line-up is Tim (vocals and guitar), Jon (drums), Joe McLaughlin (bass), Robin Freeman (bass), and Iain Hinchliffe (guitar).

They play rock music with elements of noise. Both in recordings and live performances, Part Chimp have a reputation for sounding extremely loud.[1][2] Their records have been released in the UK by Rock Action Records,[3] in Europe and Japan by Play It Again Sam, and in the US by Monitor records.[4]

History

Tim Cedar and Jon Hamilton had previously played together in Ligament.[5] Nick Prior (bass), formerly of Scarfo, joined Ligament for their last tour. When Ligament split, the threesome played one show as Part Chimp in late 2000, before adding Iain Hinchliffe on guitar. Nick Prior left the band in February 2004 and was replaced by Joe McLaughlin. In 2008, Tracy Bellaries (ex-Ikara Colt) joined on bass, playing on the Thriller record before leaving in early 2010. After a brief band hiatus, Joe McLaughlin rejoined and played on the Iv lp, Cheap Thriller and the 2021 release Drool alongside touring bassist Robin Freeman.

Band

  • Tim Cedar (vocals and guitar) has also played with Ligament, Penthouse (aka Fifty Tons of Black Terror),[6] Sophia, The Loveblobs, Fury Things, Action Swingers, Scarfo, Cass McCombs, Iron Kat, Beardhead, Hey Colossus,[7] Sex Swing, Beef Wellington, and Westminster Brown. He also recorded and produced many other bands at Dropout Studio in Camberwell, which closed down in 2018.
  • Jon Hamilton (drums) (aka Hamilton Industry aka Drumm Chimp) has also played with Ligament, Our Lady of Miracles/Vertigo Angels, Tabitha Zu, Shit & Shine, and Th' Faith Healers, and releases solo records as Drumm Chimp.[8]
  • Iain Hinchliffe (guitar) has also played with The Schoolhouse, Foil, and Sawyer.
  • Joe McLaughlin (bass) also plays with The Left Hand, Kling Klang,[9] The International, and Mono-Poly.
  • Robin Freeman (bass, touring) also plays with Hag.

Cedar and Hamilton also play live and record as Die Munch Machine.[10]

Discography

Part Chimp, Bardens Boudoir, London, Dalston 2006

Albums

Singles

Splits and compilations

  • Part Chimp & Grey Hairs (Split 7" single), God Unknown
  • Part Chimp & Joeyfat (Split 7" single), Awkward Silence Recordings
  • Part Chimp & Todd (Split 7" single), Noisestar
  • A 10 inch of Monstrous Proportions (10", 2006), Rock Action Records, Gringo Records, Southern, Jonson Family – features one songs by Part Chimp, Todd, Lords, & Hey Colossus[14]
  • Torche / Part Chimp (Split 12" single), Chunklet Industries
  • Up Yours! Punks Not Dead (Mojo Magazine Compilation CD), Mojo
  • Rock Sound July 2005 CD (Rock Sound Magazine Compilation CD), Rock Sound
  • Rock Action Presents.. (Compilation CD), Rock Action Records
  • A Rock Action Sampler (Compilation CD), Plan B Magazine
  • Buffalo Bar – Sound Issues (Compilation CD), Buffalo Bar
  • Silver Rock SR50 (Compilation CD), Silver Rocket
  • Sonic Mook Experiment 3:Hot Shit (Compilation CD), Blast First/Mute
  • Un40rmulated (Compilation CD), Unlabel
  • S***R Greatest Hits Volume 1 (Compilation CD), SWEAR Shoes
  • Wrongpop Presents... A Charity Album In Aid Of CheckEmLads (Compilation Download), Bandcamp
  • Baba Yaga's Hut Compilation 2020 (Compilation Download), Bandcamp

Radio sessions

References

  1. ^ "Reviews | Part Chimp". The Quietus. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  2. ^ Jason Crock (16 August 2005). "Part Chimp: I Am Come Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  3. ^ "Rock Action Records :: Home". Rock-action.co.uk. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  4. ^ "Beatbots Audio Reviews : Part Chimp – Chart Pimp". Beatbots.com. 27 October 2004. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  5. ^ "part chimp | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace.com. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  6. ^ "Fifty Tons Of Black Terror". Ginpalace.net. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  7. ^ "MIE, Sex Swing". MIE.limitedrun.com. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  8. ^ "Drumm Chimp | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace.com. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  9. ^ "Kling Klang – "Heavydale" (full)- awesome synth drone +drums". YouTube. 3 September 2006. Archived from the original on 18 December 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  10. ^ "die munch machine | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace.com. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  11. ^ Part Chimp: Thriller | Album Reviews | Pitchfork 2009 11 6 "On their third album, loud Londoners Part Chimp slow down, stretch out, and sometimes indulge their metal side a little more."
  12. ^ Part Chimp website "new record "Drool" coming in June 2021"
  13. ^ Part Chimp Bandcamp page for Early Chimp compilation"
  14. ^ "GRINGO RECORDS – ARTISTS – VARIOUS ARTISTS". Gringorecords.com.
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