Fightstar

English rock band formed in 2004 by Charlie Simpson (vocals, guitar, piano) with Alex Westaway, Omar Abidi and Dan Haigh. Known for blending post-hardcore energy with post-rock atmospheres, orchestral and piano elements. Debut EP in 2005 and the albums Grand Unification (2006) and One Day Son, This Will All Be Yours (2007) are frequently cited in reviews.

Reviews and public sources note key influences (Explosions In The Sky, Mono, Deftones, Radiohead), use of strings/piano/orchestral textures, alternating clean and screamed vocals, and a 2005 EP 'They Liked You Better When You Were Dead' followed by the 2006 debut album 'Grand Unification' and the 2007 album 'One Day Son, This Will All Be Yours'.

Two DeBaser reviews (highly positive) highlight Fightstar's blend of post-hardcore, alternative rock and post-rock. Reviewers praise songwriting, orchestral/piano textures and emotional range. Grand Unification (2006) and One Day Son (2007) are singled out as major works.

For:Listeners of post-hardcore, post-rock and alternative rock; fans of Charlie Simpson's work beyond mainstream pop; readers of thoughtful album reviews.