Clor

This article is about the band. For the clone of Marvel Comics character Thor, see Clor (comics).
Clor
OriginBrixton, England
GenresPost-punk revival, indietronica, synthpop, indie rock
Years active2003–2006
LabelsParlophone
Past membersBarry Dobbin (vocals, guitar)
Luke Smith (guitar and backing vocals)
Max Taylor (bass)
Bob Earland (keyboards)
Harry Bennet (drums, vocals)

Clor was a short-lived five-piece band from Brixton, England, formed by Barry Dobbin and Luke Smith in 2003 and which signed to the Parlophone record label after only six gigs.[1][2] The band released a self-titled first album, in 2005 to critical acclaim.[3][4][5] The album was selected by NME journalist Krissi Murison for the list of "The 100 Greatest Albums You've Never Heard[6]" published by the NME in 2010.[7][8]

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