The Frank and Walters was founded in Cork at the beginning of the 90s. Their mission: to spread joy and optimism around the globe through music. Named after some eccentric old men from down the street, their energetic shows, infectious tunes, and seeming irrepressible happiness gained a following. Before long major and independent labels were interested. In 1991 the Franks were signed to Setanta Records They very quickly got down and dirty. First, they moved to London and released an EP full of well-crafted and memorable songs. ‘Fashion Crisis Hits New York’ was one of them. The band chose to earn fame by playing hundreds gigs. They were infamous for wearing their oversized purple-and-orange uniforms when provoked. Initially, they supported the Inspiral Carpets нтересне утем Carter USM The bands’ popularity increased on their tour and later as headliners they were supported. Suede You can find out more by clicking here. Radiohead . Noel Gallagher, a young man, was also their roadie. In October of 1992, their debut album, titled ‘Trains, Boats and Planes,’ was released. GO! Discs . Critical and popular acclaim was a foregone conclusion when indie anthems such as ‘Fashion Crisis Hits New York’, ‘Walters Trip’ and ‘This Is Not a Song’ jostled to gain attention. All this immense potential finally exploded when the Franks’ most famous tune, ‘After All,’ was released in January 1993. With its upbeat chorus and catchy melody, it was the perfect antidote during the dark winter months. Top Of The Pops ‘. Grand Parade, the second album by The Beatles, was a breakthrough and remains a timeless classic. Described by the at the time, as “The jauntiest and most melodic of joys”, NME . The album was a great success for the band, with tracks such as “Colours”, ‘Indian Ocean”, ‘Tony Cochrane”, and How Can I Exist”. The band chose New York as the location to write a new album. The band’s ‘Beauty Begins More Than Life” is considered a pivotal album in their career. One industry executive said that the album would “change your life”. NME called the album “a lost classic of the 21st century”. The Franks claimed that “it was in the store, ye just didn’t check hard enough!” The band’s fourth album, titled ‘Glass,’ was released fifteen months after the release of Beauty is More Than Life. The album represented the band’s journey, as they chose to follow an electronic-pop theme while paying homage to their childhood music. The album has been described by Ashley, the drummer as being “15 year too late and five years too early”.In late 2002, after touring their recently released Best Of, the band chose to take a rest from gigging and record, choosing to recharge its artistic batteries.