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Anthony Reynolds is a Welsh musician. He has worked as a solo artist and in collaboration with others in his bands Jack and Jacques. Jack In 1993, Reynolds moved to London where he formed the group Jack, on lead vocals, signing a music publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music as well as a record deal with independent label Too Pure. Jack released three full-length albums, the first two of which – Pioneer Soundtracks (1996) and The Jazz Age (1998) – garnered excellent reviews and placed highly in critics' end-of-year polls. Despite the overwhelmingly positive critical reaction and extensive UK and European touring, sales for both records although respectable were ultimately disappointing, and no Jack record would ever make the UK Top 40 single or albums charts. The third album, The End of the Way It's Always Been, was released on the Les Disques du Crépuscule label. The record featured collaborations with writer/musician Kirk Lake and the American poet and novelist/screenwriter Dan Fante (son of John Fante). An extensive European tour promoted the record. The critical reaction in the UK to the album was less positive than for the first two Jack albums, but the album was markedly successful in France. Jack also recorded a five-track EP 'La belle et la Discothèque' with ex-Cocteau Twins bassist Simon Raymonde, son of arranger Ivor Raymonde. Jacques During Jack's existence, Reynolds (occasionally with Jack co-writer/lead guitarist Matthew Scott) also recorded two albums and a handful of singles and EPs in his side project Jacques. Both albums were released by Setanta Records. The first Jacques album, How To Make Love, Vol. 1 (1997) was produced by Momus, featuring a more sparse, experimental sound than Reynolds' work with Jack. Compared to the critical garlands bestowed upon Pioneer Soundtracks, the hastily recorded album (completed in seven days) received mixed reviews. The second album, To Stars (2000), had more in common with the expansive, orchestral Jack sound and was generally more well-received than its predecessor. Sales were modest for both Jacques albums, and a planned third album was cancelled midway through recording, when Jacques were dropped by Setanta in 2001. Other work Reynolds has released three solo full-length albums – Neu York (2004), credited to "anthony", and British Ballads (2007) and A Painter's Life (2019) released under his full name. A footnote to Neu York – (I was born) in prehistoric Spain – was released in 2005 on the Spanish Moonpalace label. Reynolds has stated that he considers British Ballads to be his "proper" debut solo record. It featured cameos from English writer Colin Wilson, the singer-songwriter and pianist John Howard, ex-Cocteau Twin Simon Raymonde, Dot Allison and English folk artist Vashti Bunyan. The album received some of the best reviews of Reynolds' career, but yet again, with no real radio play and without funds to tour, the sales were disappointing. From the off, Reynolds considered this his "final debut", stating on his Myspace blog that, since the majority of the musicians appearing on British Ballads were session musicians, it was financially impractical to consider recording a new album on the same scale. Despite this he did however release 'A Painter's life' in 2019, featuring Carl Bevan (60Ft Dolls), Richard Glover (Dub War) and Rob Dean (Japan). In 2011 a 2CD compilation 'Life's too Long' was released. In 2002, immediately after Jack's final concert (in Cardiff) Reynolds attended a Simon Raymonde recording session where Vashti Bunyan was recording her version of a Reynolds song ; 'Just so you know'. This would eventually surface six years later, on the Bees dream of flowers and your meadows summer breath EP. In 2009 Reynolds also joined a Spanish band, La Muneca de Sal, on lead vocals, contributing some of his own songs. The band performed original material as well as songs from Reynolds' previous projects. He has collaborated with many other artists, both as a co-composer and producer, including Momus, Colin Wilson, Dan Fante, Vashti Bunyan, Kirk lake, Martin Carr, Dot Allison, Kirk lake, Charlotte Greig and the Italian groups Hollowblue and Marti and the Spanish group Migala. In 2000, he sang with the Moscow Philharmonic on an album by the French film composer Franck Roussel. In 2016 he composed soundtracks to two feature-length films: Open my Eyes and an adaptation of the Colin Wilson novel, Adrift in Soho. The latter was released via Amazon Prime in 2020. Reynolds has also written five full-length biographies. The first, on the 1960s group The Walker Brothers, was released in the UK and US by Jawbone press in August 2009. The second, a commission by Plexus books, on the singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley, was published again in both countries in July that year. In 2011, Leonard Cohen – a remarkable life, Reynolds' biography on Leonard Cohen, was published by Omnibus press. It has since gone on to be published in twelve languages. In 2015 his biography of the band Japan: A foreign place was released via Burning shed followed by 'Cries and Whispers' in 2017 which details the solo careers of all Ex-Japan members. Both these books were translated into Japanese. In 2020 he also edited and contributed to Stephen Holden's 'Adolescent Alternatives' an account of early Japan. Since 1992, Reynolds has also worked occasionally as a journalist, writing essays and critiques for various magazines in the UK and the US, most notably Stop Smiling magazine, Classic Pop, Shindig and The Sunday Express. In 2002, Les Disques du Crépuscule published a collection of his lyrics, poetry and prose entitled "These Roses taste like ashes". This was followed by another collection of poetry in 2007 : 'Calling all demons'. Both of these are included in the anthology 'Interior Cities' (selected lyrics - 1995-2020). He also occasionally acts in short films. Personal life Reynolds was born in Cardiff, Wales, in 1971. Since then Reynolds has lived in London, Paris, Shropshire, Spain, and Cardiff. He currently lives in Wales. References. Discover the Anthony Reynolds popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Anthony Reynolds books.
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Look At This
Lee Anthony ReynoldsLook At This Is a Christian book for Young Adults & Grown Ups, Navigating Life in these Perilous Days. Written in rhyme, aimed at the mind to strengthen your heart, in the...
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The Late Mr. Shakespeare
Robert NyeOur guide to the life of the Bard is an actor called Pickleherring, who asserts that as a boy he was an original member of Shakespeare's acting troupe. In an attic above a brothel ...
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Gumbo .Christian. Horror
Lee Anthony Reynoldsgumbo CHRISTIAN horror is a Novella written for teens and young adults who gravitate towards horror themed books, movies & music.being a CHRISTIAN I attempt to place hard lesso...
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Quarrelsome Waves
Lee Anthony ReynoldsRhymin SImon learns: That some neighborhoods can be dangerous and that he must use wisdom when dealing with strangers. This SPIRIT filled 27 book series, will inspire and...
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Love Is
Lee Anthony ReynoldsRhymin Siimon learns: That G O D is what LOVE Is. This SPIRIT filled 27 book series, will inspire and encourage children and adults alike. We first meet Rhym...
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The Day It Rained
Lee Anthony ReynoldsRhymin SImon learns:That the rain we share is a blessing and every cloud has a silver lining. This SPIRIT filled 27 book series will inspire and encourage children a...
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H a r m o n y
Lee Anthony ReynoldsRhymin Simon learns: That there are no short cuts to real knowledge, when he attempts to learn how to play the piano. This SPIRIT filled 27 book series, will inspire and encou...
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Lucifer
Lee Anthony ReynoldsLucifer Is a Christian book for Young Adults & Grown Ups, Navigating Life in these Perilous Days. Written in rhyme, aimed at the mind to strengthen your heart, in these wi...
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The Book of Disquiet
Fernando Pessoa & Richard ZenithWith its astounding hardcover reviews Richard Zenith's new complete translation of THE BOOK OF DISQUIET has now taken on a similar iconic status to ULYSSES, THE TRIAL or IN SEARCH ...
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The Joy Is In The View
Lee Anthony ReynoldsRhymin Simon learns: To appreciate Evangilizing across the country, with his Uncle Man, on his Yamaha Venture Royal motorcycle.This SPIRIT filled 27 book series, will inspire and e...
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All New
Lee Anthony ReynoldsAll New Is a Christian book for Young Adults & Grown Ups, Navigating Life in these Perilous Days. Written in rhyme, aimed at the mind to strengthen your heart, in these wi...
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Saved By J E S U S C H R I S T
Lee Anthony ReynoldsSaved By J E S U S C H R I S T Cleansed By Faith In H I S N A M E Is a Christian book series for Young Adults & Grown Ups, Navigating Life in these Perilous...
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Monsters Among Us
Lee Anthony ReynoldsMonsters Among Us Is a Christian book for Young Adults & Grown Ups, Navigating Life in these Perilous Days. Written in rhyme, aimed at the mind to strengthen your heart, i...
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Gravity
Lee Anthony ReynoldsGravity Is a Christian book for Young Adults & Grown Ups, Navigating Life in these Perilous Days. Written in rhyme, aimed at the mind to strengthen your heart, in these wicked ...
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Rhymin Simon The Story Telling Diamond
Lee Anthony ReynoldsRhymin Simon learns: To apply everything he has learned in the past five years as he and his parents go on a safari trip to Nigeria. This SPIRIT filled 27 book series, will inspire...
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His Name H I S N A M E
Lee Anthony ReynoldsHis Name H I S N A M E Is a Christian book for Young Adults & Grown Ups, Navigating Life in these Perilous Days. Written in rhyme, aimed at the min...
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Honesty
Lee Anthony ReynoldsRhymin Simon learns: To face responsibility for his actions, and why running away from home, just makes things worst. This SPIRIT filled 27 book series, will inspire and enco...
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Cause I Can
Lee Anthony ReynoldsCause I Can Is a Christian book for Young Adults & Grown Ups, Navigating Life in these Perilous Days. Written in rhyme, aimed at the mind to strengthen your heart, in these wic...
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The Murders at Foxglove Close
Rose TempleIf you enjoyed Midsomer Murders, you will love Rose Temple's Neighbourhood Watch series! Perfect for fans of Betty Rowlands, Faith Martin and Helen Cox.The sleepy village of Little...
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Diligently Try
Lee Anthony ReynoldsRhymin Simon learns: That the gift of compassion for those in need, goes a long way. This SPIRIT filled 27 book series, will inspire and encourage, children and adults alike. ...
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A Fatal Move
Rose TempleIf you enjoyed Midsomer Murders, you will love Rose Temple's Neighbourhood Watch series!The sleepy village of Little Cote was meant to be a quieter pace of life for exMet PC Jemima...
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Godly Girl
Lee Anthony ReynoldsGodlyGirl Is a Christian book for Young Adults & Grown Ups, Navigating Life in these Perilous Days. Written in rhyme, aimed at the mind to strengthen your heart, in these ...
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Death on the Doorstep
Rose TempleIf you enjoyed Midsomer Murders, you will love Rose Temple's Neighbourhood Watch series!The sleepy village of Little Cote was meant to be a quieter pace of life for exMet PC Jemima...
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J e s u s
Lee Anthony ReynoldsJ e s u s Is a Christian book for Young Adults & Grown Ups, Navigating Life in these Perilous Days. Written in rhyme, aimed at the mind to strengthen your heart, in ...
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Marchin Orders
Lee Anthony ReynoldsMarchin Orders Is a Christian book for Young Adults & Grown Ups, Navigating Life in these Perilous Days. Written in rhyme, aimed at the mind to strengthen your heart, in t...