County: Dublin

Decades Active: 1990s, 2000s

About Revelino

Revelino emerged from the ashes of The Coletranes, a Dublin band that had achieved success in the early '90s but struggled with missed opportunities and internal frustration. After a difficult period living together in a house, they reformed in 1993 with a new lineup, including Alan "Monty" Montgomery on bass and Ciaran Tallon on guitar. The band decided to go independent, playing covers gigs to fund their debut album. They eventually signed with Dirt Records, where they released their self-titled debut in 1994, which received critical acclaim and included the hit single "Happiness is Mine."

The band's success continued in the mid-90s with festival performances, including a notable support slot for Neil Young, and their music being featured in films like I Went Down. In 1996, Revelino signed an international deal, releasing their debut album in France and the UK. Their second album, Broadcaster, came out later that year and received praise, including from John Peel, who highlighted the single "Step On High" as one of his favorites.

Despite growing success, tensions within the band began to surface after a U.S. tour, leading to the departure of drummer Shane Rafferty and, later, bassist Monty. The remaining members—Brendan Tallon, Ciaran Tallon, and Bren Berry—recorded their final album, To The End, in 2001. This album, marked by a melancholy and cinematic sound, was followed by a few last performances, including supporting Bob Dylan and Echo & The Bunnymen, before the band disbanded. To The End was their swan song, celebrated for its "European sound" and poignant orchestration, bringing an end to a journey marked by both critical acclaim and internal struggles.

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Revelino - Happiness Is Mine