Cord (band)

Cord (often written as C/O/R/D) are an English band from Norfolk, England. Originally signed by Island Records on a five-album deal they were released from their contract in March 2007. The band's song "Go Either Way" is featured on the soundtrack for EA's video game Madden NFL 07.[1] Also, the song "Sea of Trouble" was featured in the NME Essential Bands 2007.[2] Their song "Winter" reached the Top 40 in the UK Singles Chart.[3]

Cord
OriginNorfolk, England, UK
GenresAlternative rock, indie rock
LabelsIsland Records, NRone
MembersJames Leeds
Phil Davison
Mike Jackson
Past membersAndrew Walsh

The band split in 2008, however reformed in 2010 and released their second album, Later Is Better for Me, If That's Okay?, in 2011 on the NRone record label.

Line up
  • James Leeds - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard
  • Phil Davison - Drums
  • Mike Jackson - Guitar, Keyboard
  • Andrew Walsh - Bass (former)

Discography

Albums
  • Other People's Lives Are Not As Perfect As They Seem (2006)[4][5]
  • Later Is Better for Me, If That's Okay (2011)

Singles
  • "Winter"
  • "Go Either Way" (2006)
  • "Winter" (re-release) (2006) (UK No. 34)
  • "Sea of Trouble" (2006) (UK No. 50)[3]
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References
  1. "Madden NFL 07 Soundtrack". IGN Music. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  2. "Cord: "We Don't Care What NME Think"". MTV.co.uk. 12 October 2006. Retrieved 18 June 2009.
  3. "CORD | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
  4. Barnes, Dan (2 October 2006). "Cord: Other People's Lives Are Not As Perfect As They Seem". inthenews.co.uk. Archived from the original on 1 March 2012. Retrieved 18 June 2009.
  5. Butler, Jim (15 October 2006). "C/O/R/D, Other People's Lives". The Observer. Retrieved 24 June 2009.



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