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The Fratellis
Scottish indie rock band
The Fratellis are a Scottish rock band from Glasgow, formed in 2005. The band consists of three unrelated members, who perform under pseudonyms: lead vocalist and guitarist Jon Fratelli, bassist Baz Fratelli, and drummer Mince Fratelli.
Their debut album, Costello Music (2006) peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart and spent eighty-three weeks in the UK Top 100. In the United States, it peaked at forty-eight on the US Billboard 200.
labels: Island Records, Interscope Records, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Inc.
genres: alternative rock, rock music, folk punk, indie rock, post-punk revival, blues rock, garage rock, indie pop
awards: Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act
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The Fratellis are an award-winning indie rock band from Glasgow, Scotland.
Also known as: Fratelli's, Fratellis, The Fratelli's, ザ・フラテリス
From Discogs (free to use). Their entry
Liner notes
The Fratellis, the records, oldest first
The Fratellis EP
2006 ep
The Flathead EP
2006 ep
Costello Music
2006 album
on the air
Ole Black ’n’ Blue Eyes EP
2007 ep
Look Out Sunshine!
2008 ep
Here We Stand
2008 album
We Need Medicine
2013 album
The Soul Crush EP
2014 ep
Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied
2015 album
In Your Own Sweet Time
2018 album
Half Drunk Under a Full Moon
2020 album
Records from MusicBrainz; covers from the Cover Art Archive.
"Baby Fratelli" is a song by Scottish rock band the Fratellis, released as the fifth single from their debut album, Costello Music (2006). It was released on 12 March 2007, in CD, 7-inch vinyl, and DVD single formats.
A limited edition USB stick was later released, containing a weblink to an exclusive documentary as well as a competition to see the Fratellis in New York City on 23 March 2007. 7,000 copies of the USB stick format were sold, although this format isn't chart-eligible. The song was written by the band's lead singer, John Lawler.
In popular culture
The song was featured in the season two intro of the NBC comedy series Community.
"Chelsea Dagger" is a song by Scottish rock band the Fratellis. It was released as the second single from their debut studio album, Costello Music (2006), on 28 August 2006.
It is named after Jon Fratelli's wife Heather, a burlesque dancer whose stage name is a play on Britney Spears. Fratelli described the tune as "a rock 'n' roll gig in an old speakeasy or something like that."
"Henrietta" is the debut single of Scottish rock band the Fratellis, released on 12 June 2006 as the first single their debut album, Costello Music (2006). It was their first UK top-20 hit, charting at number 19 on 18 June 2006.
"Whistle for the Choir" is a song by Scottish rock band the Fratellis. It was released on 27 November 2006 as the band's third single and reached number nine on the UK Singles Chart, marking their second UK top-10 single.
In the band's native Scotland, the song reached number two, becoming their second song to reach that position after "Chelsea Dagger".
Music video
The video shows the band singing on darkened streets. It was filmed in Glasgow city centre, including Buchanan Street and Sauchiehall Street.
In popular culture
"Whistle for the Choir" is featured on the soundtrack of a 2007 episode of the American drama series Brothers & Sisters and in the 2009 Community episode "The Politics of Human Sexuality".
