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The Tacticians

Some Kind Of Urban Fulfilment! Album out now!!

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This is our brand new video "Respectfully Proceeding"
Here is the video for "Girls Grow Up Faster Than Boys"
Debut Album CD "Some Kind Of Urban Fulfilment" order now. Digital download from 7 Digital or iTunes out now. Click here to get it ..
This is the video for "Hardcore Porn" which was released on July 22nd 2007 on Setanta Records. Album out now click on the iTunes button to get it there ...
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Who are The Tacticians? The Tacticians have been known to refer to themselves as an Urban Folk band singing about about dangerous liaisons, temptation, failure, heartbreak and love in the big city. They love to tell tales and aren't afraid to sometimes try and make you smile.
The Tacticians songs are all written by brothers Joe Jr. and Ollie, who form the core of the band. The brothers have a soft spot for 3 minute pop songs; they aim to create music that incorporates elements of their outsized record collection - old soul, ska, country, 60s pop........ Tacticians tracks are characterised by economic drumming, soulful guitar riffs, sweet touches of organ, glockenspiel and harmony vocals.
People have made comparisons to The Kinks mainly due to their tongue in cheek moments and the brother situation. They're not going to argue with that. That said, dont get confused and think retro, The Tacticians are London 2007.
The band have been busy making a name for themselves on the London gig circuit, playing well known venues both as a full band and as an acoustic duo. Out of London they've played events like the Secret Garden Party, The International Pop Overthrow Festival and Break in The City.
The Tacticians have been inspired by the reams of wonderful comments and feedback from myspacers worldwide who have helped them gain commercial radio play and win a poll on BBC 6Music. The tracks, "London's Alright", "Girls Grow Up Faster Than Boys" and "Respectfully Proceeding" are gaining radio play from Birmingham to Berlin to Los Angeles

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Music:

Member Since: 9/20/2005
Band Website: thetacticians.com
Band Members: Ollie - Vocals & Guitar / Joe Jr - Guitar /Al - Bass / Mark - Drums/
Influences: 60's soul, Country, Beat, Girlgroups, Pop, Indie, Dylan, The Kinks, The Smiths, The Stones, Springsteen, T.Rex, Elvis Costello, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Pulp, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, Townes van Zandt......... Good movies, good books and good women.
Sounds Like:
...instantly addictive...like beams of bright early morning sunlight..like jangle of sugar coated Wreckless Eric meets Squeeze.. LOSING TODAY
"...everything about the Tacticians' performance tonight is flawless, from the extreme-high quality of the songs to the four piece's exquisite delivery... “ XFM Online
“...full blown, instant classics! You only need to hear them, so do that!!.... “ Unpeeled
“...quite delightful melodies.... “ Drowned in Sound
“...Excellent single ....5* single of the week “ Johnny Dee
“...The Tacticians have an ear for the infectious end of indie pop.... “ MusicOMH.com
..absolutely cracking stuff...Indie Launchpad
..they are cute and impossible to resist..just in time for spring…Loose Review

..self assured Folk-Pop with glockenspiel and infectious melodies.. 4/5 Rolling Stone Magazine
...razor sharp guitar licks that somehow manage to render both Razorlight and The Magic Numbers even more irrelevant....Green Peaness Review
..masterstrokes of 3 minute pop..absolutely f*cking ace… Soho Strut
“...Hardcore Porn”, which contrary to what its name might suggest, is one of the most delightful tracks I’ve heard all year… Good Weather For Airstrikes

Record Label: Setanta Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

NEXT GIG. IT’S BEEN A WHILE

13 Mar 2008, 20:00 - Bethnal Green Working Men's Club ]42 Pollard Row London, E2 6NB UK Cost:N/A Description:This is a HCH Fundraiser Gig. Charity. Also playing Count Fisher and Hexicon. Dj sets form ...
Posted by The Tacticians on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:48:00 PST

Video for "Respectfully Proceeding"

as promised yesterday here is our brand new video. Let us know what you think.xx The Tacticians...
Posted by The Tacticians on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 04:13:00 PST

New Video and Stuff!!!!

Hifor everyone who thinks it has gotten a bit quite in the tactical world we can reassure all that things were still moving behind the scenes.We are preparing our second album at the moment. Writing, ...
Posted by The Tacticians on Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:40:00 PST

Our song in Hollywood trailer

Hey Hey"Respectfully Proceeding" is featured in the trailer for "Made of Honor" the new film with Patrick Dempsey (Grey's Anatomy). Check it out!!! How fuckin' great are we?? ;)Love The Tac...
Posted by The Tacticians on Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:58:00 PST

New Video! New Video! New Video!

HiThis is our new video for our next single "Girls Grow Up Faster Than Boys". Repost if you like it. xx The Tacticians ...
Posted by The Tacticians on Sun, 09 Sep 2007 07:09:00 PST

The Luck of The Tacticians

So the album release party is tomorrow night in London, the guestlist is packed, the DJs are waiting, the champagne is on ice (OK, that last bit's not true). We especially went out and found a great, ...
Posted by The Tacticians on Tue, 04 Sep 2007 02:11:00 PST

Album Released in Germany and Competition

Hello allGuten abendOur album was released in Germany today. You should be able to get it from all good record shops there - if it is not in stock, they can order copies."Some Kind of Urban Fulfilme...
Posted by The Tacticians on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:21:00 PST

ALBUM RELEASE PARTY GUESTLIST SPACES

Are you in London on Wednesday September 5th? Come to our album release party at The Social W1! There are a few places on our free guest list available. If you want to come please send us your names....
Posted by The Tacticians on Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:56:00 PST

New Song on Player!

"Honey You Ain't Needed Anymore" has been added to our player.If you're used to hearing our more upbeat songs, this one's a bit different. It's about a relationship break-up and there's a lot of anger...
Posted by The Tacticians on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:42:00 PST

Surprise! Digital Version of Album Available Now!!

We weren't expecting it yet, but it came early :-)So, for lovers of old fashioned CDs, you will be able to get your hands on a copy for it's old fashioned release date of Sep 3rd, or pre-order now fro...
Posted by The Tacticians on Wed, 15 Aug 2007 05:37:00 PST