Time Is a Thief

Time Is A Thief are a four-piece rock band from Cork, Ireland composed of Adam Carroll (vocals), James Keane (guitar, vocals), Micheal Murphy (bass, vocals) and Jeffrey Hayes (drums).

History

Time Is A Thief were formed by founding members Adam Carroll, James Keane & Micheal Murphy in late 2007. The band released their first EP called Conversations in July 2009 and followed it up a year later with the their second EP Identity. They soon gained a reputation as road warriors, and in 2011 Time Is A Thief started writing their third EP but rapidly hit a creative hot streak with producer Ciaran O’Shea (Cyclefly) and came out with the 11 tracks that comprise their début album We're Not Strangers.

To date they have supported such bands as Billy Talent, Twin Atlantic, Lower Than Atlantis, Dinosaur Pile-Up, Canterbury, Fozzy, Yashin & Funeral for a Friend.

On November 11, 2012, it was announced that the band's next single would be titled "Good Night Blood Sucker". It was released on iTunes on December 7th. On December 3, 2012, the video for "Good Night Blood Sucker" was released through Hot Press. It was directed by Alberto Falcone.

Musical style and influences

Time Is A Thief take influence from such bands as, Billy Talent, Biffy Clyro, Rage Against The Machine, Alexisonfire, Deftones, The Smiths, Pink Floyd, Guns N Roses, Bruce Springsteen, Counting Crows, Nine Inch Nails & Queens of the Stone Age.

Members

  • Adam Carroll – Lead vocals (2007–present)
  • James Keane – Lead guitar, vocals (2007–present)
  • Micheal Murphy – Bass, vocals (2007–present)
  • Jeffrey Hayes - Drums, percussion (2008–present)

Former members

  • Pierce Day  – Drums (2007–2008)

Timeline

  • Adam Carroll
  • James Keane
  • Micheal Murphy
  • Jeffrey Hayes
  • Pierce Day

Discography

Studio albums

Year

Album details

Peak chart positions

IRL

UK

2012

We're Not Strangers

  • Released: April 27, 2012
  • Label: Self Released
  • Formats: CD, Download

"—" denotes a title that did not chart.

EPs

Year

Album details

2009

Conversations

  • Released: July 17, 2009
  • Label: Self-released

2010

Identity

  • Released: August 27, 2010
  • Label: Self-released

Singles

Year

Title

Peak chart positions

IRL

UK

2011

"Our Game"

2012

"Eyes"

"Ear Wigg"

"Good Night Blood Sucker"

"—" denotes a title that did not chart.

Music videos

Year

Title

Director

Album

2011

"Our Game"

Zombie

We're Not Strangers

2012

"Eyes"

"Ear Wigg"

"Good Night Blood Sucker"

Alberto Falcone

TBA

See also

  • Irish rock
  • Music of Ireland