Codeine Velvet Club is a band fronted by Lou Hickey and Jon Fratelli formed by the duo in 2009 while Jon Fratelli's main band, The Fratellis were taking a break before recording their 3rd album. The band features Fratellis' touring keyboard and guitar player, Will Foster.

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Band Formation and Debut Album

Jon Fratelli stated in 2008 while The Fratellis were touring their Here We Stand album that he wanted to release a solo effort to keep himself busy between albums, indicating that the band were going to take a break once they finished touring the album. ^[1]. It was later reported that he had formed a band called Codeine Breakfast Club with Lou Hickey on NME ^[2], but fans were already well aware of Jon's and Lou's involvment.

Then on August 23rd it was reported in the Sunday Mail that the band was to be called Codeine Velvet Club and will be releasing their eponymous debut album on November 18th 2009. The article also included a track-by-track with Jon Fratelli, which could possibly be the tracklisting to the album. ^[3]. This article also mentioned that Jon and Lou shared songwriting duties between them. The band's offical website was unveiled and featured a clip of their song Vanity Kills , fans who sign up to the mailing list will be able to view the full song as performed by the band.

Album Tracklisting

All songs written and composed by Jon Fratelli and Lou Hickey. 

In the track by track, Jon reveals information about each tack. I Would Send You Roses was orginally written for a collaboration between The Fratellis and Roger Daltrey, but the collaboration never went ahead in the end so it was used for this. Also Begging Bowl Blues features no vocals from Lou Hickey as the song didn't suit her voice.

Jon was also keen to point out the variety of instruments used and how each song has a unique sound.

Band Members

Jon Fratelli - Guitar / Vocals
Lou Hickey - Lead vocals
Ross MacFarlane - Drums
Will Foster - Keyboards / Guitars
Lewis Gordon - Bass

References

1. NMEThe Fratellis' frontman lines up solo album
2. NMEFratellis man forms band with burlesque performer
3. [1]TELLI VISION ; Frats Frontman Jon Unveils Terrific New Album