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'''Neve''' was a [[pop rock]] band based out of [[Los Angeles]], [[California]]. The band released one album on [[Columbia Records]], and scored one hit single in 1999, "[[It's Over Now (Neve song)|It's Over Now]]."
'''Neve''' was a [[pop rock]] band based out of [[Los Angeles]], [[California]]. The band released two albums on [[Columbia Records]], and scored one hit single in 1999, "It's Over Now."


== History ==
== History ==
Neve formed in 1997, and within a year were signed to [[Columbia Records]]. Their first album was slated for release in 1998 under the title ''Identify Yourself'', and featured the hit single "[[It's Over Now (Neve song)|It's Over Now]]," which was also included on the soundtrack to the movie ''[[The Faculty]]''. "It's Over Now" peaked on the [[Billboard magazine|Billboard]] Modern Rock charts at #30 in 1999 and reached #25 on the Adult Top 40 charts in 2000.<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:jjfixqyhldde~T5 Billboard], Allmusic.com.</ref> A second track, "Skyfall," was included in the soundtrack to the film ''[[Here on Earth (film)|Here on Earth]]''.<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:jjfixqyhldde~T1 Biography]. Allmusic.com.</ref> The album eventually came out simply as ''Neve'' in 2000, and garnered stylistic comparisons to [[Matchbox 20]] and [[Nine Days]].<ref>[http://www.miuzik.it/cgi-bin/com/newspro/viewnews.pl?newsid991397507,7507, ''Neve'' Album Review]. MIUZIK. Accessed April 18, 2007.</ref> However, due to the long lag between the single's popularity and the album release, and other problems with the band's promotion, the album did not sell well, and the band was soon dropped from the label.<ref name=aa1>[http://www.alternativeaddiction.com/musicnews/article.asp?id=469 Neve To Return in 2006]. Alternative Addiction. Accessed April 18, 2007.</ref> The band parted ways in 2001.<ref name=aa1/>
Neve formed in 1997, and within a year were signed to [[Columbia Records]]. Their first album was released in 1998 under the title ''Identify Yourself'', and featured the hit single "[[It's Over Now (Neve song)|It's Over Now]]," which was also included on the soundtrack to the movie ''[[The Faculty]]''. "It's Over Now" peaked on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' Modern Rock Tracks chart at No.&nbsp;30 in 1999 and reached No.&nbsp;25 on the Adult Top 40 chart in 2000.<ref>[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p297785/charts-awards|pure_url=yes}} Billboard], Allmusic.com.</ref> A second track, "Skyfall," was included in the soundtrack to the film ''[[Here on Earth (film)|Here on Earth]]''.<ref>[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p297785/biography|pure_url=yes}} Biography]. Allmusic.com.</ref> After recording two new studio tracks, Identify Yourself was reissued and rereleased as ''Neve'' in 2000, and garnered stylistic comparisons to [[Matchbox 20]] and [[Nine Days]].<ref>[http://www.miuzik.it/cgi-bin/com/newspro/viewnews.pl?newsid991397507,7507, ''Neve'' Album Review]. MIUZIK. Accessed April 18, 2007.</ref> However, due to the long lag between the single's popularity and the album release, and other problems with the band's promotion, the album did not sell well, and the band was soon dropped from the label.<ref name=aa1>[http://www.alternativeaddiction.com/musicnews/article.asp?id=469 Neve To Return in 2006]. Alternative Addiction. Accessed April 18, 2007.</ref> The band parted ways in 2001.<ref name=aa1/>


== Post-breakup ==
== Post-breakup ==


After Neve's breakup in 2001, some members continued in a band called [[Genius (band)|Genius]].<ref name=aa1/> A one-off show was given in 2004;<ref name=aa2>[http://www.alternativeaddiction.com/musicnews/article.asp?id=301 Neve Plans Reunion Show]. Alternative Addiction. Accessed April 18, 2007.</ref> a reunion was announced in 2005 and a new album was slated for release in 2006,<ref name=aa1/> but this material was never released. In 2006, Genius changed its name to [[Stars Align]] due to legal issues.<ref>[http://www.melodic.net/newsOne.asp?newsId=6322 Genius (ex.Neve) Become Stars Align]. Melodic.net. Accessed April 18, 2007.</ref> Stars Align have re-recorded Neve's song "Absent,"<ref>{{MySpace-music|id=starsalign|name=Stars Align}}. Accessed April 18, 2007.</ref> and are currently working with [[Joe Don Rooney]] of [[Rascal Flatts]] for production of their latest material.<ref>[http://www.melodic.net/newsOne.asp?newsId=7615 Stars Align (ex Neve, genius) produced by countrystar ''<nowiki>[sic]</nowiki>'']. Melodic.net. Accessed April 18, 2007.</ref>
After Neve's breakup in 2001, some members continued in a band called [[Genius (band)|Genius]].<ref name=aa1/> A one-off show was given in 2004;<ref name=aa2>[http://www.alternativeaddiction.com/musicnews/article.asp?id=301 Neve Plans Reunion Show]. Alternative Addiction. Accessed April 18, 2007.</ref> a reunion was announced in 2005 and a new album was slated for release in 2006,<ref name=aa1/> but this material was never released. In 2006, Genius changed its name to Stars Align due to legal issues.<ref>[http://www.melodic.net/newsOne.asp?newsId=6322 Genius (ex.Neve) Become Stars Align]. Melodic.net. Accessed April 18, 2007.</ref> Stars Align re-recorded Neve's song "Absent," and recorded a 5-song EP, which was produced by [[Joe Don Rooney]] of [[Rascal Flatts]].<ref>[http://www.melodic.net/newsOne.asp?newsId=7615 Stars Align (ex Neve, genius) produced by countrystar ''<nowiki>[sic]</nowiki>'']. Melodic.net. Accessed April 18, 2007.</ref> The self-titled EP was released but with little commercial success. As of 2010, the members of Stars Align have chosen to pursue other interests.


==Members==
==Members==
*[[John Stephens (musician)|John Stephens]] - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
*John Stephens - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
*[[Michael Raphael]] - Guitar
*Michael Raphael - Guitar
*[[Tommy Gruber]] - Bass
*Tommy Gruber - Bass
*[[Brian Burwell]] - Drums
*Brian Burwell - Drums


==References==
==Discography==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
<references/>
! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:10em;" | Title
! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:20em;" | Album details
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! scope="row" | '''''Neve'''''
|
*Released: June 13, 2000
*Genres: [[Alternative rock]], [[pop rock]]
*Length: 48:21
*Labels: [[Sony]]
*Producers: Don Gilmore, [[Matt Serletic]]
{{hidden|Track listing|
#"Digital On" - 3:18
#"Six Feet Under" - 3:21
#"It's Over Now" - 4:02
#"Motor" - 3:11
#"Same Old Story" - 3:06
#"Absent" - 4:26
#"Freeform" - 3:21
#"Skyfall" - 3:20
#"Trip and Glide" - 4:48
#"3 Years" - 4:12
#"Anything" - 2:52
#"Step Up" - 3:12
#"Drift" - 5:12
}}
|-
|}


==External links==
==References==
{{reflist}}
*[http://www.neve.com Official Website]
*[http://216.109.125.130/search/cache?p=neve+%22it%27s+over+now%22&ei=UTF-8&fr=yfp-t-501&u=www.neve.com/story.html&w=neve+%22it%27s+over+now%22&d=Wp6ip_mdOebh&icp=1&.intl=us Band Bio, Cached Copy]
*{{MySpace-music|id=starsalign|name=Stars Align}}


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[[Category:California musical groups]]
[[Category:American pop rock music groups]]
[[Category:Los Angeles musical groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Los Angeles]]
[[Category:1990s music groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 1997]]
[[Category:2000s music groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups disestablished in 2001]]
[[Category:Musical groups reestablished in 2004]]
[[Category:Musical groups disestablished in 2005]]

Latest revision as of 00:05, 18 July 2020

Neve
OriginLos Angeles, California
GenresAlternative rock
Pop rock
Years active1997–2001, 2004–2005
LabelsColumbia Records
Websiteno website

Neve was a pop rock band based out of Los Angeles, California. The band released two albums on Columbia Records, and scored one hit single in 1999, "It's Over Now."

History

[edit]

Neve formed in 1997, and within a year were signed to Columbia Records. Their first album was released in 1998 under the title Identify Yourself, and featured the hit single "It's Over Now," which was also included on the soundtrack to the movie The Faculty. "It's Over Now" peaked on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart at No. 30 in 1999 and reached No. 25 on the Adult Top 40 chart in 2000.[1] A second track, "Skyfall," was included in the soundtrack to the film Here on Earth.[2] After recording two new studio tracks, Identify Yourself was reissued and rereleased as Neve in 2000, and garnered stylistic comparisons to Matchbox 20 and Nine Days.[3] However, due to the long lag between the single's popularity and the album release, and other problems with the band's promotion, the album did not sell well, and the band was soon dropped from the label.[4] The band parted ways in 2001.[4]

Post-breakup

[edit]

After Neve's breakup in 2001, some members continued in a band called Genius.[4] A one-off show was given in 2004;[5] a reunion was announced in 2005 and a new album was slated for release in 2006,[4] but this material was never released. In 2006, Genius changed its name to Stars Align due to legal issues.[6] Stars Align re-recorded Neve's song "Absent," and recorded a 5-song EP, which was produced by Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts.[7] The self-titled EP was released but with little commercial success. As of 2010, the members of Stars Align have chosen to pursue other interests.

Members

[edit]
  • John Stephens - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
  • Michael Raphael - Guitar
  • Tommy Gruber - Bass
  • Brian Burwell - Drums

Discography

[edit]
Title Album details
Neve
Track listing
  1. "Digital On" - 3:18
  2. "Six Feet Under" - 3:21
  3. "It's Over Now" - 4:02
  4. "Motor" - 3:11
  5. "Same Old Story" - 3:06
  6. "Absent" - 4:26
  7. "Freeform" - 3:21
  8. "Skyfall" - 3:20
  9. "Trip and Glide" - 4:48
  10. "3 Years" - 4:12
  11. "Anything" - 2:52
  12. "Step Up" - 3:12
  13. "Drift" - 5:12

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Billboard, Allmusic.com.
  2. ^ Biography. Allmusic.com.
  3. ^ Neve Album Review. MIUZIK. Accessed April 18, 2007.
  4. ^ a b c d Neve To Return in 2006. Alternative Addiction. Accessed April 18, 2007.
  5. ^ Neve Plans Reunion Show. Alternative Addiction. Accessed April 18, 2007.
  6. ^ Genius (ex.Neve) Become Stars Align. Melodic.net. Accessed April 18, 2007.
  7. ^ Stars Align (ex Neve, genius) produced by countrystar [sic]. Melodic.net. Accessed April 18, 2007.
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