The 633 Spotify Playlist (Part 2)

We hope you enjoyed Part 1 of The 633 Spotify Playlist and for those that did like it then here is part 2.


To kick off there is a stonking cover of Helter Skelter by U2. Other highlights include Hurricane #1 - Step Into My World, British Sea Power - Carrion and The Rolling Stones - Plundered My Soul.


We hope these tickle your 'French Fancy'. Bon Appetit!!!


Please click here for Part 2: The 633 Part 2

Why not spread the word and post it on your Facebook wall for your mates to enjoy? 

Metro Launch Video

If you have not seen the Metro Clothing Launch Video yet, then you can see it here.

The video contains a rough mix of a track called 'My Brothers Keeper'. The track will feature on our eagerly anticipated and as yet unnamed EP, due for release in July 2011.

The Event was great fun and we were really surprised at the great turn out, so thanks to everyone that came down to support us. We followed this with a performance on Friday at The Raging Bull supporting Chris Helme, ex-frontman with The Seahorses.

May's Raging Bull Event

It's that time of the month again (No not 'that' time), it's the second Friday of the month which can only mean one thing... The Raging Bull Club Night.

We have had a busy month which has entailed the mixing of the new EP, as well as a brilliant gig at the launch of Metro Clothing. 120 Scooters turned up for the launch and the whole day has been captured on film.

May's Raging Bull Event is definitely one not to be missed. Headlining the night will be Chris Helme, the voice of popular 90's band The Seahorses. Chris will be playing material from his latest solo album, alongside material from his back catalogue.


Supporting will be Ady Johnson who played the BBC 6 Music Festival last year and who's debut album has received some very shining reviews. We will be completing the line up, with a brand new set to showcase.

Please visit the Facebook Event for full details: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=219766778050447

The 633 recommends...

And so it arrives, May's installment of 'The 633 recommends...' and this month we have chosen an absolute classic.

The Who - Who’s Next

Try it. Just try not to air drum to this landmark drum filled guitar killing tune monster, that captures the Who at their most fierce and vital peak.

The singles that were released set the blueprint for The Who’s LP, which was their next release after the legendary Live at Leeds album.

Stand out tracks are Won’t Get Fooled Again, a guitar smashing tune with Townsend leaps and exploding drums. Behind Blue Eyes is Pure Magic, There has never been a cover version that highlighted how great the original is… until Limp Bizkit's cover was released. Baba O'Riley is one of those tracks you're not so sure who the track is by at first, until the drums kick in and the chords get a spanking.

The album started life as Townsends rock opera project Life house, the projects failure led him to the point of a suicidal nervous breakdown.

Who’s next was then recorded with a hand full of the abandoned project songs featuring on the album. Townsends has described the track Pure and Easy, which was featured on the 15 track 1995 reissued album, as “the central pivot of Life house”.

Produced by Glyn Johns and the band themselves, Who’s Next charts the bands completion of a journey from a young pop group into rock legends.

If you not tapping your foot, banging on the table or annoying someone in your general vicinity with your outrageous air drum fills by the end of track two Bargain, then make sure your listening to the right album.

The 633 Spotify Playlist

As well as 'The 633 recommends...' we will also be featuring a 3-part Spotify playlist on our blog.


As a band we could easily fill 50 playlists full of The Beatles, Oasis, Led Zep and other well known and classic bands. If you want to listen to that i'm sure you'd rather fetch it out of the CD rack or whack the iPod on. We hope our playlist will give you that feeling you get when you hear a great song for the first time or maybe just one you haven't heard for a while.


Please click here for Part 1: The 633 Part 1

We enjoy people talking about music so why not let us know what you think. Tell us if you think it's absolute tripe but also tell us if it has opened your eyes to some new music. Maybe do a track by track critique or even just listen away as you have a BBQ with mates. Whatever you do, we hope you enjoy it!!!

Metro Clothing Launch

The 633 have been invited to play the launch of a new clothing label and shop in Eld Lane, Colchester on Monday 2nd May 2011 (Bank Holiday).


Classic Scooters will be lining the street, as well 2 live sets by ourselves. Also on offer is free Italian Coffee, 10% discount on clothing and a few freebies going.


The new shop is called Metro and was previously Merc, the popular Mod Clothing Label. Metro will still be stocking Merc but alongside Ben Sherman, Lambretta and a line of one off pieces designed by themselves. Metro will also be offering high quality 'made to measure' Mod Suits for the bargain price of £299. You will be able to pick your own material from the sample book and also various other details.


Click here to visit Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=170401919682247

Recording @ Long Track Studios

On Thursday 14th April The 633 entered Long Track Studios to start work on their first official release with Producer Nathan Wacey. The plan was to go into the studio and record 4 of what we think are our best tracks but they were going down so well that we quickly realised we'd be able to sneak another 2 in. So by the end of Day 1 we had 6 live takes of all the main instruments.

Day 2 was spent laying down Lead and Backing Vocals, as well as all the Guitar overdubs and Day 3 consisted of finishing the Vocals and laying down additional instrumentation (Piano, Organ..) and percussion.

Day 4 was a monster session as we tried to break the back of the mixing. Nathan worked incredibly hard that day while the rest of us lazy so and so's fell asleep on the sofa. We'd like to give a massive thanks to Nathan for putting us at such ease in the Studio, he really got the best out of us and also to his lovely wife Sarah who made sure we were comfortable and had enough beer and ice-cream.

If anyone is looking for somewhere to record Long Track is the place. They have mountains of vintage equipment, guitars and fx pedals and Nathan is an absolute pleasure to work with and a credit to his profession. The studio is surrounded by peaceful countryside and is frequented by 2 characters, Monkey & Ziggy the studio cats. Please check it out!

So what now? Well, because we now have 6 tracks instead of 4 this opens up a few more opportunities when releasing the EP. Please bear with us while we work out our plans, as soon as we know release dates, artwork details, launch party info then we will be sure to let you know first. In the meantime please enjoy the pics we took while recording the live takes.