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Chemical Brothers

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Musicians

The Resume

    (1993- )
    Formed in Manchester, England
    Tom Rowlands (DJ)
    Ed Simons (DJ)
    Albums include 'Come With Us,' 'Surrender,' 'Dig Your Own Hole' and 'Exit Planet Dust'
    Songs include 'Setting Sun,' 'Block Rockin' Beats,' 'Out Of Control,' 'Let Forever Be' and 'Music: Response'

Why he might be annoying:

    They heavily sample vocals and instrumental elements from other artists in their music.
    Many of their songs contain high pitched and irritating sound effects.
    They were known as the 'Dust Brothers' until the production team by the same name slapped them with a lawsuit.
    Tom Rowlands said their album 'Exit Planet Dust' was 'dark' and 'not a very easy record' to listen to.
    Ed Simons said: 'We're not going to compromise our music for some traditional desire to watch people play instruments on stage.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    They met while studying history at Manchester University.
    They worked their way up through the Manchester club scene to become internationally known DJ's.
    They combine elements of rock, dance, rap, techno and acid rock in their music.
    Their influences include The Smiths, Jesus and Mary Chain and Public Enemy.
    Their music is critically acclaimed, and they have achieved success despite a lack of radio air play.
    They made 'Entertainment Weekly's It List 1997.'

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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 15 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 18.18% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 20 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 19 Votes: 36.84% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 28 Votes: 53.57% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 21 Votes: 47.62% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 34 Votes: 44.12% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 118 Votes: 35.59% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 63 Votes: 50.79% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 116 Votes: 47.41% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 202 Votes: 55.45% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 293 Votes: 58.70% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 229 Votes: 48.47% Annoying