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The Thieves came together in Oxford, England, during 1999, made up of guitar-playing brothers Hal Stokes and Sam Stokes together with drummer Jamie Dawson. Their tuneful rock, which reached back to earlier eras, soon began drawing notice throughout Britain. Local gigs and a demo they produced themselves drew the attention of the BBC by the early 2000s, prompting the trio to relocate to California in the belief that the move would advance their career.

Their arrival, however, failed to generate widespread awareness among American rock followers beyond a limited circle of enthusiasts. Only after withdrawing to a home studio north of Los Angeles to refine their approach did the group produce a recording capable of promoting its classic rock direction.

White Line, the four-track EP overseen by fellow Brit Chris Brown (Radiohead, Muse), appeared in late 2004 and earned a series of favorable reviews that frequently pointed out the band’s clear connections to the Who, Led Zeppelin, and Pink Floyd. A round of tours followed, highlighted by a pivotal slot at the annual South by Southwest showcase in spring 2005. Buoyed by the reception their power chord-propelled sound received from U.S. audiences, the Thieves returned to the studio with Brown later that year. Their debut full-length, Tales from the White Line, came out in October 2005 on the independent Liquor and Poker label.

Top Songs

  1. Tales from the White LineGimme Some LipTales from the White Line · 2005Tales from the White Line3:17
  2. One Eyed PokerBloodshot Once AgainOne Eyed Poker · 2002One Eyed Poker3:11
  3. One Eyed PokerIn the WhileOne Eyed Poker · 2002One Eyed Poker3:00
  4. Where the Bright Lights BloomTell Me SomethingWhere the Bright Lights Bloom · 2007Where the Bright Lights Bloom2:59
  5. Where the Bright Lights BloomOxford TownWhere the Bright Lights Bloom · 2007Where the Bright Lights Bloom3:26
  6. Where the Bright Lights BloomOh LordWhere the Bright Lights Bloom · 2007Where the Bright Lights Bloom4:18
  7. Where the Bright Lights BloomVelcro ColoursWhere the Bright Lights Bloom · 2007Where the Bright Lights Bloom3:18
  8. Where the Bright Lights BloomWaiting On A ChangeWhere the Bright Lights Bloom · 2007Where the Bright Lights Bloom4:55
  9. Where the Bright Lights BloomDon't Mean I'm DeadWhere the Bright Lights Bloom · 2007Where the Bright Lights Bloom2:38
  10. Let You DownLet You DownLet You Down · 2023Let You Down3:44
  11. BubbleBubbleBubble · 2019Bubble6:11
  12. BubbleDiscoBubble · 2019Bubble6:21
  13. One Eyed PokerUp for Two DaysOne Eyed Poker · 2002One Eyed Poker3:52
  14. Tales from the White LineDon't You Lose MeTales from the White Line · 2005Tales from the White Line3:35
  15. Tales from the White LineJust a PieceTales from the White Line · 2005Tales from the White Line3:32
  16. Tales from the White LineOh NoTales from the White Line · 2005Tales from the White Line3:13
  17. Tales from the White LineYou Get it EasyTales from the White Line · 2005Tales from the White Line3:29
  18. Tales from the White LineThis Road (It Never Leads Us)Tales from the White Line · 2005Tales from the White Line4:09
  19. Tales from the White LineTales from the White LineTales from the White Line · 2005Tales from the White Line4:23
  20. Tales from the White LineVacant ThoughtsTales from the White Line · 2005Tales from the White Line3:22

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