Member Since: 15/09/2006
Band Members: Mathis Richter-Reichhelm (voc, guitar), A. Jay Hale (bass), Holger Boettcher (drums)
Sounds Like: Germany: The three-man Berlin band Swimming The Nile formed in 1988 by guitarist/singer Mathis Richter-Reichhelm and drummer Holger Boettcher, later joined by bassist A. Jay this month released its third album on WEA, Home. Produced by Franz Plasa, who has worked with the group from day one, the album offers guitar-orientated, melodic alternative rock with English-language lyrics. With its psychedelic melody, the single Star showcases the full, deep voice of Richter-Reichhelm, whose singing style echoes the plaintive emotion of Bono and the somber mood of the Cures Robert Smith (...) (Billboard 10/94)
Type of Label: Major