The Hoosiers

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- The Trick To Life
- Released 2007

- Worried About Ray
- Released 2007

- Cops and Robbers
- Released 2008

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A U.K.-based indie pop trio that started out as a duo, the Hoosiers (originally known as the Hoosier Complex) released a pair of singles and a chart-topping debut album, The Trick to Life, in 2007. Original members Irwin Sparkes (guitar and vocals) and Alfonso Sharland (drums) took their united moniker after leaving the outskirts of Reading, England, and embarking on a road trip throughout America, where they were offered football scholarships at the University of Indiana (whose mascot happens to be the Hoosier). Upon returning from their travels, they added Martin Skarendahl on bass and later signed a deal with RCA Records. The Hoosiers' first two singles, "Worried About Ray" and "Goodbye Mr. A," peaked at number five and number four on the U.K. charts, respectively, and debut album The Trick to Life was released in October to double platinum sales. ~ Chris True, All Music Guide

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- - Worried about ray?
  - - By seaniccus
    - 9/17/2008 07:29:40
  - I found out about the Hooisers on the message board at school. Corked among the club ads was a lone paper that asked "Are you worried about Ray?" and a phone number. One call later, and I was utterly confused. I was surprised when I looked online later to find an awesome music video and an awesome band. Thanks' Hoosiers. You guys are awesome.
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- - love cops and robbers!
  - - By Cheap2
    - 8/30/2008 19:17:28
  - Cops and Robbers is such a great song! Its so different! I automatically fell in love with it! The video im so buying!
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