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Broken Dog formed in the summer of 1994, when Clive Painter and Martine Roberts met and began to record and develop their songs on a worn
out reel to reel machine. Influenced by the spirit of such American luminaries as the Grifters, Swell, Pavement, Smog, Will Oldham and Guided By Voices, they set about recording what became their debut album, discovering along their colourful way a penchant for dark, brooding undertows. Big Cat Records signed them, and their critically acclaimed self-titled album was released in November 1996.
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To date Broken Dog have released five albums and six singles/eps. After the release of Zero, Broken Dog released Sleeve With Hearts on the Piao! label, and have since signed to The Kitty Kitty Corporation. Clive also works on instrumental tracks which are released on various labels under the name 'Wolf'.
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Clive and Martine spend some of their time collaborating and producing records for other bands. Most prominently, they co-wrote with Paul Anderson for his project Tram, producing a handful of singles and the much acclaimed debut album 'Heavy Black Frame'.
The Broken Dog live band is possible with the help of the brilliant Mark Wilsher on drums, and some other of their musical friends:
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