Two Door Cinema Club: The Rise of the Irish Trio That Defied Convention

Before their debut album 'Tourist History' dropped, Two Door Cinema Club was just a trio of teenagers from Bangor, Northern Ireland. Guitarist Alex Trimble and bassist Kevin Baird studied music together at school, while guitarist Sam Halliday joined them later on. Their love for Scots rockers Biffy Clyro inspired them to form an emo-styled rock band with a drummer, but he eventually left the group.

The remaining three members found themselves in need of a new drummer to beef up their live shows. In a surprising turn of events, they enlisted a new drummer without any prior knowledge of other drummers. According to Alex, 'We didn't know any other drummers. It was born of necessity at first because we were playing music that we weren't enjoying, so we said 'let's write some songs, and experiment with different sounds.''

Their experimentation included using a laptop to generate beats, which led them to create their unique blend of indie electro pop. The result was an album that re-defined the concept of short, sharp, and sweet – 10 tracks clocking in at just 32 minutes, with no filler or unnecessary songs.

'Tourist History' was met with critical acclaim, praising the trio's ability to craft infectious hooks and melodies that defied genre conventions. The album was signed to French independent label Kitsuné and has since become a classic debut album.

What sets Two Door Cinema Club apart is their youthful energy and inexperience, which makes their music even more extraordinary. They're a rare breed – an indie electro pop band that can make you dance and sing along without ever feeling forced or pretentious.

In short, 'Tourist History' is a record that defies you to spot what musical influences its makers have been listening to. It's undeniably pop, drawing on electronica/electro and rock elements to create something truly unique. And although the band disbanded at some point, their legacy lives on through this incredible debut album.

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