On Iowa Anvil, The Graze deliver a collection of 11 tracks that balance raw, unvarnished energy with moments of surprising melodicism. This album represents a key point in their discography, capturing the band at their most creatively fertile and commercially visible.
- Iowa Anvil was recorded at Chapel Studios in Lincolnshire with producer Paul Smith. The album reached number 37 on the UK Indie Chart in March 2004. It features the singles "Scars" and "This Time Tomorrow," the latter of which became their signature song.
- The album was critically well-received, with NME calling it "a ferocious statement of intent." It also garnered positive reviews from Melody Maker and The Guardian, solidifying the band's reputation.
- The Graze supported the release of Iowa Anvil with a six-week tour across the UK and Europe, playing to sold-out crowds. The tour concluded at the London Astoria, a venue they had aspired to headline for years.
The Graze are a four-piece indie rock band from Birmingham, England. They emerged in the late 1990s as part of the UK's post-Britpop guitar scene.
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