Earl Brutus

The Profile

Earl Brutus were a British rock band known for blending glam, electronic and post‑punk influences; their album Tonight You Are The Special One is highlighted in contemporary reviews.

Review content and contemporaneous sources identify Nick Sanderson as a central figure; the group included former World of Twist members Gordon King and James Fry and drew on personnel/connections including Clock DVA and the Gun Club. The band has been associated with Britpop-era press labeling but is described in reviews as mixing glam, krautrock, punk and electronic styles.

A highly positive review celebrating Earl Brutus' eclectic 1998 album Tonight You Are The Special One. The reviewer praises the band's mix of glam, krautrock, punk and electronic influences. Specific tracks singled out include The S.A.S. And The Glam That Goes With It, Universal Plan and MidlandRed.