Adam Franklin (born 7 October 1968) is an English guitarist, singer, and songwriter who is the front-man of the alternative rock band Swervedriver (1989–99, 2007–present) as well as the main creative force behind Toshack Highway (1999–2006) and currently releases records under his own name with his touring band Bolts of Melody. Franklin has released five independent studio albums in addition to three albums and two EPs under the moniker "Toshack Highway". He also sings and plays guitar in Magnetic Morning, a collaboration with Sam Fogarino from Interpol who have released an EP and a full-length album. Franklin is also a longtime member of the Sophia collective.
Discography
Adam Franklin (& Bolts of Melody)
Studio albums YearAlbum details2007Bolts of Melody Released: 26 June 2007 Label: Hi-Speed Soul Format: CD2009Spent Bullets Released: 31 March 2009 Label: Hi-Speed Soul / Second Motion Records Format: LP, CD2010I Could Sleep for a Thousand Years Released: 29 June 2010 Label: Second Motion Format: LP, CD2013Drones & Clones Released: 1 June 2013 Label: Adam Franklin / Bandcamp Format: digital downloadBlack Horses Released: 16 July 2013 Label: Goodnight Records Format: LP, CD
Singles and appearances YearDetailsNotes2004"Outdoor Miner" Released: November 2004 Label: Words on Music Format: CDFrom the tribute compilation A Houseguest's Wish: Translations of Wire's 'Outdoor Miner' 2006S.O.S. Released: 1 October 2006 Label: Adam Franklin / Bandcamp Format: digital downloadTrack list:1. "S.O.S." (ABBA cover)2. "Son of Sam" (Elliott Smith cover)2008"Shine a Light" Released: 1 June 2008 Label: White Whale Records Format: iTunes digital downloadWolf Parade cover from the Adam Franklin / Handsome Furs split single2010"The Black Angel's Death Song" Released: 14 December 2010 Label: Adam Franklin / Bandcamp Format: digital downloadThe Velvet Underground cover2011Winter, Winter, Winter Released: 31 December 2011 Label: Adam Franklin / Bandcamp Format: digital downloadTrack list:1. "The Throat of Winter" (T. Rex cover)2. "Wishful Sinful" (The Doors cover)2012"Shine a Light" Released: 28 February 2012 Label: White Whale Format: 7" limited clearTrack list:A. "Shine a Light" (prev. released in 2008)B. "Elm Grove Window" (The Clientele cover)"I Want You Right Now (Kosmische Version)" Released 29 March 2012 Label: Goodnight Records Format: 7" limited pinkFrom the Adam Franklin & Bolts of Melody / Heaven 7" split with the B-side "Colors in the Whites of Your Eyes" by Heaven"I Want You Tomorrow" Released: 17 October 2012 Label: Bandcamp Format: digital downloadInstrumental version of "I Want You Right Now (Kosmische Version)" appearing on Hush Delirium – The Taster LP, a sampler of tracks used in the Hush Delirium art & music collaboration project"California Solo (Band Version)" Released: 1 November 2012 Format: digital downloadAppears on the soundtrack "California Solo (Original Music from the Motion Picture)""California Solo (Waltz Version)" Released 12 December 2012 Label: Adam Franklin / Bandcamp Format: digital downloadAlternate version of the title song from the movie California Solo2013"Ramonesland (Instrumental in F)" Released: 1 February 2013 Label: Adam Franklin / Bandcamp Format: digital downloadSales from this release donated to the Fund for Danny Lackey
Live studio sessions YearDetailsTrack list / Notes2005KEXP Session (NYC) Released: 12 September 2005 Format: limited digital download1. "99th Dream"2. "The Streets That Spin Off"3. "Sundown"4. "Song of Solomon" Recorded at the Museum of Television & Radio in New York City for "The Morning Show" with John Richards, KEXP Seattle2007KEXP Session (Seattle) Released: 13 July 2007 Format: limited digital download1. "Morning Rain"2. "Shining Somewhere"3. "Birdsong (Moonshiner Version)"4. "Song of Solomon" Recorded in studio at KEXP Seattle for "The Morning Show" with John Richards2009A Soundworld of Rain Released: 10 June 2009 Label: Adam Franklin Format: digital downloadRecorded December 2007 at Jamnow Studios, Tinton Falls, NJ2010Rabid in the Kennel Session Released: 9 June 2010 Format: digital download1. "Yesterday Has Gone Forever"2. "Take Me to My Leader"3. "Spent Bullets"4. "Lord Help Me Jesus, I've Wasted a Soul"5. "I Want You Right Now"6. "Dreaming" (Sophia cover) Recorded at the Kennel Recording Studio, Brooklyn, NY
Toshack Highway YearDetailsNotes2000Toshack Highway Released: 11 April 2000 Label: Catapult / Flower Shop Format: LP, CD2001Everyday, Rock'n'Roll Is Saving My Life EP Released: 1 October 2001 Label: Space Baby Format: CDIncludes an acoustic 4-track version of Swervedriver's "The Hitcher"2003Magnetic Morning Released: 20 May 2003 Label: Sonic Unyon Format: CDDouble CD split with Sianspheric2005Everyday, Rock'n'Roll Is Saving My Life Vol.2 Released: 15 November 2005 Label: Sonic Wave Discs Format: CDCompilation of previously unreleased demos and live recordings from 1995 to 20052006Birdsong EP Released: 10 February 2006 Label: Shifty Disco Format: internet downloadContains two versions of "Birdsong", which later appear on Adam Franklin's debut album Bolts of Melody, and two versions of "Theme from LSD" demo from Everyday, Vol.2"Syd's Eyes" Released: 26 September 2006 Label: Black Mountain Music Format: 7" singleIncludes the B-side "Silver Freight Train"
Magnetic Morning YearAlbum details2007The Setting Suns EP Released: 18 October 2007 Label: DH Records / Friend or Faux Recordings Format: digital download2009AM Released: 27 January 2009 Label: Friend or Faux Format: LP, CD
References
External links Auralgasms interview, July 2007.