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Status: Single
City: Birmingham
Country: UK
Signup Date: 8/2/2005
Thursday, July 02, 2009 

Current mood:  envious
Envy & Other Sins is no more.
We have decided that after 4 (or more) eventful years together, it is time to draw a line under things. This is partly due to the vagaries of the record industry, and partly to our own desire to move on.
We'd like to say a sincere thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way, however that support may have been manifested, and tell you to keep an eye open for future musical projects in which we are involved.
If you'd like a keepsake, you could consider purchasing a limited edition 7" vinyl copy of "Man Bites God", which we recorded before all the TV and record deal nonsense, but never got the opportunity to release. If this interests you, engage the rusty wheels of commerce by clicking this button:
The rest of our releases are available for download, visit our shop to see them.
Jarvey, Ali, Jim & Mark.

PS If myspace messes up the links, as it is wont to do, pay a visit to our website and they're there in their splendour.

PPS It seems fitting that we should end with the correct use of all 3 varieties of "there" in one sentence. If there was one thing we were good at, it was grammar.

PPPS Of course the "PPS" above would only have been true if it hadn't itself been the last word (excepting this "PPPS", which really is the last word)
Purrrrfect™//Proud SINNER!//

 
Aw guys that's sad, but you had great music as a band while you were togather!

Also the links have indeed gone funky, but that might just be my browser.

 
Posted by Purrrrfect™//Proud SINNER!// on Thursday, July 02, 2009 - 12:30 PM
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Purrrrfect™//Proud SINNER!//

 
Also I am so going to buy one of those vinyls now!

 
Posted by Purrrrfect™//Proud SINNER!// on Thursday, July 02, 2009 - 12:44 PM
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Julia_x
Julia bond

 
nooooo :'(
 
Posted by Julia_x on Thursday, July 02, 2009 - 2:42 PM
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Ana

 
That's really sad :(((( Really liked you guys, I thought you were ace! I saw you live, and thought you were brilliant!! Also had the pleasure of meeting you (doubt you remember, haha).
  Love the album, still play it to this day. It's going to be one of those albums that I will always came back to every once in a while. I am really sad you won't get to do a second one, and fully realise the rest of your potential.  I am also sad I won't get to see you live again.

Good luck with everything, and I am sorry the stupid record company didn't support you as much as you deserve, it's their loss. They could have made so much money off you, but decided to be stupid instead!!
 You deserved to win that competition, and you won it fair and square :)))))) Always remember that !

Good luck with all your new projects and all things life has in store for you !!

Ana xxx
 
Posted by Ana on Thursday, July 02, 2009 - 2:52 PM
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Richard

 
Wow that sucks

 
Posted by Richard on Thursday, July 02, 2009 - 4:05 PM
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The Abbot

 
I for one will miss you...happy memories of a superb support set to Captain at Fiddlers in Bristol, and for me your legacy will always be "Prodigal Son" and "Shipwrecked"...all the best
 
Posted by The Abbot on Thursday, July 02, 2009 - 5:21 PM
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Fiski

 
Agree about PS and Shipwrecked :)
 
Posted by Fiski on Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - 11:00 AM
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Hoosierette Fish
Katie Craik

 
:( You were too good for it to go to waste
 
Posted by Hoosierette Fish on Thursday, July 02, 2009 - 7:40 PM
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Brighton Milly

 
Noooooooooooooooh!!!!!!!!!! What about the new tunes? There must have been a few, even if not enough for an album. What about that one that you gave away at (I think) the Camden gig? I really liked that one.

"We Leave at Dawn" remains my fave album of all time

Mournful Milly of Brighton xxxx
 
Posted by Brighton Milly on Thursday, July 02, 2009 - 8:18 PM
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Kayte

 
Oh my God.
Really?
I couldn't even come for the Christmas show.
Will there still be a Pheasant Championship this year?

I'm going to be upset for some time to come, I think. I'm begging for a goodbye gig. Please?

Immeasurable love and loss,
Kate x
 
Posted by Kayte on Thursday, July 02, 2009 - 10:13 PM
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[Vampire Laura]
Laura Bird

 
Such bad news :(

No chance of one last final gig anywhere?

I'll order the vinyl as soon as I get back from London

So we know about Ali doing solo things.. What about Jarvey, Jim and Mark? 

What about Pheasant? 

Good Luck with whatever happens. I will always be a fan. Through thick and thin. Solo and as a band.

Take care guys.

xxx

 
Posted by [Vampire Laura] on Thursday, July 02, 2009 - 10:18 PM
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Thomas
Thomas Pitts

 
Guys, that is sad news. Such a shame that any new recordings won't be heard. Regardless of the record industry, people clearly care about you lot. Together, you produced one cracking album where each and every song is a joy to hear over and over again. A 'proper' album, well thought through, well produced and with a flow to it that most other modern albums just don't have. Hell, most albums don't have that full stop.

Envy & Other Sins have been a part of my musical consciousness since 2006 where you supported OK Go in Leeds and ever since I have spread the word. I wish you all success in whatever you end up doing, but don't let that talent go to waste.

Kind regards, now and in the future,
Thomas
 
Posted by Thomas on Thursday, July 02, 2009 - 11:38 PM
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GamerD ♪
Dan Lopez

 
Sorry to see you guys go.

 
Posted by GamerD ♪ on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 2:09 AM
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Mel
Umm IsNot ananswer

 
That's some sad news to hear folks, but I also wish you luck with whatever you all choose to pursue.  There goes looking forward to a US visit. Gonna miss the potential new music, but won't miss you too much b/c I'll always have EV&OS on my iPlod. :D

 
Posted by Mel on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 2:37 AM
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purplesue
sue allen

 
sorry to hear that you're calling it a day. really love your music and you were fantastic live.

you'll be missed!!!!!

 
Posted by purplesue on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 8:10 AM
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TheGoyle

 
I am really sad about this! Good luck to you all. You made wonderful music.

 
Posted by TheGoyle on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 1:00 PM
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Rhiannon

 
Sad to hear that guys (though I kinda saw it coming with Ali's solo project etc) but it's been a joy to have you as a band in the world. Great to have an album of wonderful music to remember as well as many happy memories of time spent around you all. Hope to see you around every now and again when you're doing whatever musical stuff you're doing next!!
Loads of love
Rhi xxx

 
Posted by Rhiannon on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 1:18 PM
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Steve Morgan

 
So sad to hear that guys... All the best for the future!

P.S. I still have the album on regular rotation, in fact I listened to it just the other day.

 
Posted by Steve Morgan on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 2:15 PM
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jez.
Jennie Macis

 
gutted :(!
you guys were brilliant!!!

x

 
Posted by jez. on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 8:01 PM
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Little J.
Julie C.

 
Aww no :(
 
Posted by Little J. on Saturday, July 04, 2009 - 4:26 PM
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SHELL

 
Whoa... that's totally gutting.

You guys are great and We Leave At Dawn is one of my fave cds. Saw you live a couple of times too and had a blast every time. Will you be using any of your websites to publicise what you're all up to next?

Good luck to each and every one of you fellas in whatever you decide to do next... you're gonna be sorely missed!

 
Posted by SHELL on Saturday, July 04, 2009 - 11:46 PM
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Joy

 
Well, in some ways this is not a surprise, but it is deeply sad. First saw you at the Joiners and we were so impressed. We could not believe how superb you were and wondered why you were not on tour supporting major bands - have seen so many supports that were nowhere near your talent. Then saw you at the Orange Rooms, odd venue, but you were again excellent. We have the CD and a recording of you at T4 on the beach  and some good memories
One door closes and others open - onwards and upwards!

 
Posted by Joy on Sunday, July 05, 2009 - 12:27 PM
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Catdream

 
AAAwww so sad to hear that, I saw you live about 6 times last year, you were absolutely brilliant
 was so looking forward to your new album, and your old album will always be a favourite of mine!  I was so hoping to see you guys in Brighton again! Good luck for your future, I hope you will all stay in the music business, and maybe reform in the future, Just love you guys, take care, Caroline XXXX ((*_*))
 
Posted by Catdream on Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - 12:32 AM
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Adam
Adam Rawcliffe

 
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
oh no this is like the saddest thing i have ever heard imn my life,!
well have good lives you guys, you deserve it!
 
Posted by Adam on Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - 11:11 AM
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Tamsin
Tamsin Mockford

 
oh that is just depresive news :(
well best of luck in whatever you guys end up doing..
x
 
Posted by Tamsin on Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - 11:31 AM
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☆The Photo Obsessed Pirate☆

 
Oh GOD No!!!

 
Posted by ☆The Photo Obsessed Pirate☆ on Friday, July 10, 2009 - 1:24 PM
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roger mcbrien

 
No way!!!! You guys must have more tunes in your head. Forget the TV/record comp stuff, just do it for fun. Have a break, chill out and when the time is right have a jam.
 
Posted by roger mcbrien on Saturday, July 11, 2009 - 7:39 PM
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Alice.
Alice Gamble

 
well i suppose it's your decision, so good luck for the future (:
i do love your album and won't ever stop listening to it, and at least i got to see you live a couple of times, so anyway, bye (: x
 
Posted by Alice. on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - 10:24 PM
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Kaidan

 
I'm very sad to see you go, but I will forever keep my eyes on the horizon in hopes of something new and wonderful. My only regret is never getting the chance to see you guys live (what with being a yank and therefore all the way across the ocean and all). Thank you for one of the most fantastically wonderful albums I've heard in years. Good luck in the future. I hope to hear from you soon. ♥

 
Posted by Kaidan on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 4:51 AM
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Fran

 
one word gutted!
really going to miss you all!
xxx

 
Posted by Fran on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 2:40 PM
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SHELL

 
I saw Ali's name mentioned with gigs @ the Hare & Hounds in Kings Heath... are you doing anything there soon?

 
Posted by SHELL on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 9:20 PM
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ONSLAUGHT PROMOTIONS - Colchester

 
Good Luck guys and thanks for coming down to Colchester that time. Your performance put a lot of smiles on a lot of people's faces.
I'm still promoting down here, please keep in touch regarding any new projects.
Thanks agian and the best of luck to you all.
Billy Jason

p.s "again" was spelt wrong on purpose. The captial L on luck cuold be chnaged but..... blloocks to it.
 
Posted by ONSLAUGHT PROMOTIONS - Colchester on Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 1:09 PM
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Lesley
Lesley Snowdon

 
Oh gentlemen, you have indeed broken my heart! I feel privileged to have been a Sinner, shared in the joy of the release of We Leave At Dawn, lucky to have enjoyed you live and chatted afterwards, and engaged in conversations with you on this page.

I am incredibly sad that this has come to an end, but I realise that eveything has it's time, and that it's now time for you to move on. I wish you all love, luck, happiness and success in whatever life has in store for you next, and wherever you find yourselves.

Hugs and Kisses

Lesley The Legend
 
Posted by Lesley on Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 11:42 PM
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x~Amy~X
Amy Finnegan

 
You guys were truly amazing, would say one of the best band i've heard. Sad to hear your going your seperate ways bit will look forward to hearing your knew ventures :)
xx
 
Posted by x~Amy~X on Sunday, August 09, 2009 - 1:59 PM
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The La
Angela Williams

 
nice kidddies. still need to meet up and discuss literature etc. look me up. lots of la love. x

 
Posted by The La on Thursday, August 27, 2009 - 9:29 PM
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