The Resume

(1989-1996)
Formed in Forest of Dean, England
James Atkins - Vocals/Guitar
Ian Dench - Guitar/Keyboards
Zac Foley (1970-2002) - Bass
Derry Brownson - Keyboards
Mark Decloedt - Drums
Albums include 'Schubert Dip' (1991), 'Stigma' (1992), and 'Cha Cha Cha ' (1995)
Best remembered for their 1991 hit 'Unbelievable'
'EMF' stands for 'Epsom Mad Funkers'

Why they might be annoying:

They are a two-hit wonder, although 'Unbelievable' has since eclipsed everything else they ever released.
'Unbelievable' was played to death upon release.
It was widely speculated that their name stood for 'Ecstasy Mind Fuckers.'
They wore baggy shorts and sideways baseball caps.
Yoko Ono objected to their second single, 'Lies,' which contained a voice sample of Mark David Chapman. An edited version was eventually released.
Their popularity was short-lived. 5 years and a string of poorly received singles after their initial success, they finally broke up.
Bassist Zac Foley was known to be able to stretch his foreskin over limes.

Why they might not be annoying:

'Unbelievable' was an international smash hit on release, and has been called one of the catchiest debut singles ever.
Their album 'Schubert Dip' is certified platinum.
All the members were veterans of their local music scene prior to forming the band.
They still have a surprisingly large and devoted fanbase.
Shortly after completing a reunion tour in 2001, bassist Zac Foley died suddenly of an unknown cause.
They ranked #31 on VH-1's '100 Greatest One Hit Wonders.'

Credit: Unknown

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Look at Me, I'm Wearing a Durag
• My Song Hit #1 on Billboard's US Singles Chart [1990's] (Ranked: 1991)
• My Song is on 'Jock Jams'
• My Song is on Rhino's 'Whatever: The 90's Pop & Culture Box'
• New Musical Express' Top Albums [1991] (Ranked: 40)
• New Musical Express' Top Albums [1992] (Ranked: 49)
• New Musical Express' Top Tracks [1990] (Ranked: 21)
• Profiles 16001-16250 (Ranked: 16245)
• The Chipmunks Covered My Song
• VH-1's 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders (Ranked: 31)
• VH-1's 40 Greatest One-Hit Wonders of the 90s (Ranked: 18)
• VH-1's 40 Most Awesomely Bad #1 Song Performers (Ranked: 6)
• VH-1's Greatest Songs of the 90's (Ranked: 98)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 8 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 21 Votes: 61.90% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 41.18% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 47 Votes: 68.09% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 25 Votes: 52.00% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 41 Votes: 73.17% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 84 Votes: 70.24% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 118 Votes: 66.10% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 67 Votes: 80.60% Annoying